Frumin House “is a building of national and historical importance in the history of the Jewish people, where laws were enacted, speeches were delivered, and debates were waged that shaped the character of the Knesset and the State of Israel,” Ohana said in a statement ahead of the event.

“Its transformation into a modern museum will contribute to deepening the public’s familiarity with its elected representatives throughout the generations, to understanding parliamentary processes, and will strengthen the field of culture and heritage,” he added.

Herzog was quoted by outlet Walla News as saying, “We all remember well that the Knesset is the optimal representation because it is the only authority elected by the people. We must be careful to honor it, to preserve its independence and the independence of its members. Woe to us if there is unanimity there.”

He continued, “There must never be a public without representation. We must fight for the right to have different opinions heard with respect. Otherwise, our national resilience will be undermined.”

Netanyahu commented: “The Knesset comes from the people, in the name of the people, and for the people. The location of Frumin House in the heart and center of the city gave an informal expression to a fundamental principle—the people are the sovereign. The people choose their representatives.”

Netanyahu also commented about Israel’s current war against Hamas in Gaza, saying that the country was standing “before the end of the campaign.”

As Israel is working “to defeat the remnants of the Iranian axis and free all our hostages …, we are here celebrating the fact of our existence and independence in the heart of our eternal capital, Jerusalem,” Israel’s longest-serving prime minister said.