JERUSALEM, Dec 25 (Reuters) – Israel’s president voiced concern for the well-being of all members of the public regardless of their identity or values on Sunday after far-right members of the incoming government called for revisions to anti-discrimination laws.
Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu, who is preparing to present his religious-nationalist coalition this week, has vowed to preserve principles of tolerance.
But his political rivals have accused the veteran conservative leader of being vulnerable to his far-right allies’ policy demands.
“A situation whereby citizens of Israel fear threats against them based on their identity or values runs counter to the basic democratic and ethic principles of Israel,” President Isaac Herzog, whose role is largely symbolic, wrote on Twitter.
Netanyahu said twice on Sunday that his government would safeguard equal rights, however.
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