April 30, 2025 01:20 pm (IST)
Follow us:
Israel mourns passing of its 5th President Yitzhak Navon
Jerusalem, Nov 9 (IBNS): Yitzhak Navon, who served as the 5th President of the State of Israel, from 1978 to 1983, passed away on Saturday at the age of 94.
He was laid to rest on Mt. Herzl in Jerusalem on Sunday.
During his Presidency, he strove to act as a bridge between Israel's ethnic groups, religious and secular, Sephardim and Ashkenazim, left and right, Jews and Arabs.
The Israeli public paid its respects to the late President at the President's residence in Jerusalem.
President Reuven Rivlin said: "Yitzhak Navon, the State of Israel’s fifth president, created a new style and practice for the presidency. Yitzhak was a noble man, unceremoniously aristocratic, a president who came from the people, and whom the people greatly loved and appreciated. Throughout his life, Yitzhak walked along with the State of Israel. Time after time, he was found at the significant crossroads in the country’s history. Always in a position of significance."
The State of Israel has declared three days of national mourning due to his sad demise.
A condolence book has opened at the Embassy and can be signed on Tuesday between 11:00-17:00.
Support Our Journalism
We cannot do without you.. your contribution supports unbiased journalism
IBNS is not driven by any ism- not wokeism, not racism, not skewed secularism, not hyper right-wing or left liberal ideals, nor by any hardline religious beliefs or hyper nationalism. We want to serve you good old objective news, as they are. We do not judge or preach. We let people decide for themselves. We only try to present factual and well-sourced news.
Support objective journalism for a small contribution.
Latest Headlines
Pahalgam aftermath: Pakistan Army resorts to unprovoked firing along LoC for sixth consecutive day
Wed, Apr 30 2025
Fourteen die after fire breaks out in central Kolkata hotel
Wed, Apr 30 2025
Pakistan plans to challenge India's suspension of Indus Waters Treaty in international court: Report
Tue, Apr 29 2025
Congress deletes 'Gayeb' post targeting PM Modi over Pahalgam attack after massive flak
Tue, Apr 29 2025
India and Canada are bound by shared democratic values, writes Modi on X wishing Mark Carney on poll victory
Tue, Apr 29 2025
J&K govt closes 48 tourist locations as intel warns of more terror attacks after Pahalgam incident
Tue, Apr 29 2025
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah makes slapping gesture at cop, draws flak
Tue, Apr 29 2025