Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu spoke at the start of the government’s weekly meeting of the passing of former President Yitzhak Navon.

Navon was “One of the nation’s greats and a leader in construction. Yitzhak Navon… dedicated his life to public service on behalf of the nation of Israel and the State of Israel… He took part in the operation to establish the Jewish State, and following independence he made an astounding contribution to the diplomatic serve and government work.”