In Symbolic Move, Herzog Reopens Be’eri Printing Factory

Amid the ongoing destruction caused by a Hamas assault in southern Israel, President Yitzchak Herzog on Sunday marked the reopening of the Be’eri printing factory, the nation’s oldest printing house. This move symbolizes the kibbutz’s unwavering determination to rebuild in the face of adversity.

In his address, Herzog emphasized the resilience of the community: “Out of bereavement, tears, terrible pain, and the darkness in which this community is located, we say to the world: ‘Nothing will break us.’ The Be’eri printing factory is a source of pride, the pride of Kibbutz Be’eri.”

The factory manager is leading the efforts to restore the machines, sending a message to the world that they are here to stay. Herzog stated, “We will slowly and surely return life to its course and prove to the world and to our enemy – you will never break us!”

Established in 1950, Kibbutz Be’eri has a long history, with its legacy deeply affected by the recent events. Herzog paid tribute to the more than 100 kibbutz members who lost their lives, emphasizing the duty to rebuild and honor their memory.

“This land is saturated with blood. There was life here, there was a paradise that turned into hell. We have a moral and national duty to return it to being a paradise. This is a profound obligation – a duty to their memory, a duty to the grieving families, a duty to bring the abductees home as swiftly as possible,” Herzog said.