President of Israel Isaac Herzog showed CNN’s Wolf Blitzer a booklet on Sunday that was found on the body of a Hamas terrorist that he said is an “instruction manual” for torturing and murdering civilians.
Herzog spoke with Blitzer during CNN’s special coverage of the Israel-Hamas War on Sunday afternoon, and along with the pain and mourning of his nation, he brought with him photos and other items as he described the suffering in the wake of the horrific terror.
“I know it’s been a horrendous few days, more than a week after the deadliest day for Jews since the Holocaust, in fact. You’re the leader of Israel. What is your message to the nation and to all Jewish people in mourning?” Blitzer asked.
Herzog talked about the horrors in kibbutz Be’eri, which he said was “a very pro-peace place” and in which 10% or more of the residents were killed.
He showed photos of the aftermath to Blitzer as he spoke about the generous spirit of the Israeli citizens in the kibbutz, which was struck down in the Hamas attack.
“I saw the the most horrific scenes possible. I saw bloodshed,” he said of his visit. “And I was