President Rivlin expresses condolences over Uri Avnery's death
President Reuven Rivlin expressed his condolences on Monday following the death of former MK Uri Avnery—prominent journalist, peace activist, fierce critic of Israeli policies and the IDF.
"Avnery was an advocate of Jabotinsky's idea that ‘silence is filthy,’ and his campaign for state recognition of Irgun fighters and a war he waged for freedom of expression paved the Israel’s way as a young state. We had strong disagreements, but they were dwarfed by our desire to build a free and strong society here. Rest in peace,” he concluded.
