Estonian President meets with Herzog while on regional peace mission

Karis and Herzog have been pen pals for several years but had not met face-to-face until Wednesday; the two first spoke after Karis sent Herzog a congratulatory message in 2021.

Estonian President Alar Karis (left) and Israeli President Isaac Herzog (right) meeting at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, February 12, 2025.

Estonian President Alar Karis (left) and Israeli President Isaac Herzog (right) meeting at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, February 12, 2025.

(photo credit: KOBI GIDEON/GPO)

ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

FEBRUARY 12, 2025 14:23

Updated: FEBRUARY 12, 2025 19:07

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