Sivan 30, 5777, 6/24/2017
Reuven Rivlin Rivlin to soldiers: I came to say thank youPresident Rivlin arrives at Damascus Gate, speaks to soldiers, hands out cake. Rivlin: The Golan is essential to our existencePresident Rivlin stresses the importance of the Golan to Israel, 50 years since Jewish communities returned there. Watch: Tanzanian Amb. surprises president with Hebrew prayerJob Daudi Masima, Tanzania's first ambassador to Israel, dons kippah, greets Israeli President Reuven Rivlin with Hebrew prayer. Japan and Israel: Together in aviation, education, and culturePresident Rivlin speaks at ceremony marking 65 years of Japan-Israel relations, notes cooperation on education, culture, aviation. President Rivlin hosts Arab leaders ending Ramadan'Partnership between us, Jews and Arabs, children of this land, is reality stronger than any evil wind which may wish to uproot it.' Rivlin: Arab leaders must work with policePresident says Arab leaders and law enforcement must work together to provide Israeli Arab citizens with sense of security. Rivlin: We have to stop persecuting the State of IsraelPresident Rivlin speaks about Six Day War - and the war's continuation today. From the President's office - to the delivery roomChief of staff of President Rivlin's office acts as doula during the birth of her first grandchild. President Rivlin: Israel is no longer the UN's punching bagRivlin meets with US Ambassador to the UN NikkiHaley, thanks her for supporting Israel. Haley: I'm happy to discover Israel's magic. Watch: Rivlin honors outstanding soldiers with disabilitiesPresident Reuven Rivlin honors 30 outstanding soldiers with disabilities from the Special in Uniform program. Police ban protest against President RivlinIsrael police warn right-wing leaders not to protest against President Rivlin during his visit to Kiryat Arba. A missed opportunity for Jonathan Pollard?Attorney says Israeli PM, president missed opportunity to ask US President Trump to nix restrictions on Pollard during his visit to Israel. 'Those were words I will never forget'Ceremony marking anniversary of Six-Day War and unification of Jerusalem takes place at Western Wall plaza. 'Jerusalem is not a problem, it's a solution'President Rivlin speaks at ceremony in honor of Jerusalem's liberation: Those who want to divide the city will bring about disaster. US message: We're committed to transfer embassy - sometimeSenior US officials convey messages to Israeli counterparts that Trump government committed to transfer embassy, but patience needed. Rivlin to Friedman: Time to recognize Jerusalem as our capitalWatch: US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman presents credentials to Israeli president, formally begins service in Israel. Israel swears in first female Sharia court judgeIsraeli President and Justice Minister attend swearing-in ceremony of first female judge to a religious court in Israel. Rivlin: No gap between Israel as a Jewish and democratic statePresident Rivlin speaks to Montreal Jewish Federation delegation at Jerusalem event. Rivlin receives special copy of medical journal on IsraelPresident Reuven Rivlin receives copy of special issue of renowned 'Lancet' medical publication 'Israel has advanced development abilities'President Rivlin meets with Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, says he's 'very pleased' with the visit. Rivlin responds to ErdoganPresident Rivlinmeets with Archbishop of Canterbury, says Erdogan's attack does not change Jewish nature of Jerusalem. German president tours Jerusalem marketplacePresident Rivlin tours Jerusalem Mahane Yehuda Market with President of Germany Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier. Netanyahu: 'He was a lover of Israel, rabbi and educator''Rabbi Elon was a man with a pleasant termerament who worked inside and outside of the Knesset for the nation, Torah, and land of Israel.' She stopped the terrorist despite her injuriesPresident Reuven Rivlin awards the "Heroism Award" to a young woman who killed a terrorist who carried out a stabbing attack in Ariel.'It is time for nations to move their embassies to Jerusalem'President Rivlin says nations should respond to anti-Israel UNESCO vote by recognizing Jerusalem and moving all embassies to the capital. 'Even after a home is built, it needs looking after'President Reuven Rivlin wishes Israelis, Jews, a happy Independence Day, says Israel will continue to solve issues, uphold values. 'Our existence has a price''Our existence and freedom have a price,' says President Rivlin in Memorial Day address at the Western Wall. Rivlin criticizes Le PenPresident Reuven Rivlin accuses French far-right presidential candidate of a new, dangerous form of Holocaust denial. Rivlin: We have returned to our landPresident Rivlin addresses opening ceremony of Yom Hashoah at Yad Vashem. Holocaust Remembrance Day event in JerusalemState memorial service for Holocaust Remembrance Day begins at Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem. President Rivlin says once-a-year blessing on treesPresident Rivlin goes into President's Residence garden to make special once-a-year blessing with Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yosef. Rivlin to Sisi: Terror won't diminish Egypt's spiritPresident Rivlin sends condolences to Egyptian President following attacks on Coptic churches. 'Your business is national pride'President Rivlin meets Galilee Medical Center staff, says treating Syrian victims is a 'business of national pride.' 'The IDF is ready and prepared for any danger'President Rivlin tours north, speaks with IDF soldiers about Syria. 'Bedikat hametz' at the President's housePresident prepares for Passover with 'bedikat hametz' with the help of his grandson Shai. First Family to host lone soldiers for holiday. President Rivlin meets with Procurator-General of ChinaRivlin says Israel acknowledges China's role in the world, takes pride in Israel-China relationship. The Slovakian President's secretSlovakian President Andrei Kiske reveals he always admired Jewish community. 'I also asked myself 'why not become a Jew?''Israel's economy doing well, without a doubt'Bank of Israel presents annual report, President Rivlin says Israel's economy is good, but Israel must 'monitor economic processes closely.' President Rivlin rejects Olmert's pardon requestIsraeli President refuses to grant pardon to ex-Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, now serving jail term for corruption charges. Rivlin travels to VietnamRivlin leaves for Vietnam, says mutual cooperation can promote technological, health, and educational advances. Shaked supports pardoning OlmertJustice Minister calls on President Rivlin to pardon former Prime Minister convicted of accepting bribes. President Rivlin meets with Trump ME envoy Jason GreenblattThe two discussed Greenblatt’s ongoing visit, the strength of the United States-Israel partnership, and efforts to achieve peace. 'Send my son home'Family of jailed soldier visits Knesset, turns to President Rivlin, government ministers with appeal to free Elor Azariya. Rivlin stresses strong bond with GermanyPresident Rivlin hosts President of the German Bundestag, reiterates strong bond between Israel and Germany.'We must prove we can live together, despite the obstacles'President Rivlin meets President Ivanić of Bosnia and Herzogovina, both presidents emphasize importance of cooperation and multi-ethnicity. Rivlin: Go and protect IsraelPresident gives IDF soldiers Mishloach Manot, says female soldiers integral to defense of nation. President Rivlin sings with Arab Hebrew teacher who went viralPresident Rivlin hosts Arab teacher of Hebrew whose unique method of education has gone viral in recent days.'This is a very important year in history'Israeli President Rivlin says 2017 marks important year, invites Britain's royal family to visit Israel. 'We'll fight anti-Semitism aggressively'NY Governor Cuomo, Israeli President Rivlin speak at Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem following wave of anti-Semitic incidents in US.'Israel does not forget Oron and Hadar'President Reuven Rivlin speaks of efforts to return bodies at State Memorial Service for Fallen Soldiers whose burial place is unknown.'Solidarity cannot be confined to the symbolic'President Rivlin calls on rabbinic leadership in Diaspora to participate in strategic dialogue about future of Jewish people. President to Har Hevron artists: Art is a godsendArtists from Har Hevron participate in special exhibition in President Rivlin's Residence. Rivlin: Missiles do not discriminate between Jew and ArabPresident attends Kafr Qasem road inauguration following explosion of rockets on southern Israel from nearby Sinai. Rivlin: Support for Israel must always remain bi-partisanPresident Rivlin addresses Annual Israel Leadership Mission of the Conference of Presidents. 'Your task is as complex as Moses' job'Rivlin blesses new IDF Chief Rabbi with success in new task of 'connecting,' compares Rabbi Karim's job to that of Moses. 'Livni might be a true blessing for Israel'President Rivlin responds to UN's consideration of Tzipi Livni for UN Under-Secretary General.Rivlin: Sovereignty must be equal for allIsraeli President says he supports sovereignty, emphasizes non-Israelis will become full citizens and Israel needs to think hard. |
