Herzog joined The Jerusalem Post for this special interview to bring both levity and understanding to a holiday that, now most of all, is complicated and difficult to celebrate.
Herzog: Israel's 76th year has been "marked by enormous pain and loss."
It has long been a tradition for the presidents of Israel to issue pardons on Independence Day and for the Jewish New Year.
The exhibition will feature 25 virtual video testimonies in Hebrew and English, filmed and produced by producer Noam Shalev.
Shortly after, Israeli figures took to X, responding to the minister's comments.
The endeavor, called The Institute, delivers training programs tailor made for corporate executives and aims to give them the tools they need to navigate changes made to the business world by AI.