The ability of the president to be perceived as someone with whom all Israelis can identify depends on his ability to avoid being a party to debate.

All over the Middle East, we face difficult challenges: the ongoing tragedy in Syria, the instability in Iraq, and the jihadist terrorism which dares to speak in the name of Islam, brings so many to seek refuge. The Hashemite Kingdom is facing all these challenges with honor, with dignity, and with great national and human solidarity.

The politicization of the presidency would pose a real threat to the institution and its function.

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