Av 28, 5777, 8/20/2017
Reuven Rivlin Katzav wants a pardon like Olmert'sFormer President asks Rivlin to pardon him and remove his parole restrictions. 'Avera is the son of all of us'President Reuven Rivlin meets the family of Avera Mengistu, who is being held by Hamas in Gaza. 'We cannot let the Kotel turn into a place symbolizing division'President Reuven Rivlin held his traditional day of learning before the 9th of Av, and called for the Kotel to be a place of Jewish unity. An exciting conversation with Rabbi SteinsaltzPresident Rivlin calls Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz on prolific scholar's birthday, wishes him continued health and many more years of teaching, 'Soldier who shot terrorist is a hero who saved my children'President Rivlin pays condolence visit to family of victims of Halamish massacre. Widow praises soldier who shot terrorist. 'The pain is deep, but our roots here are deeper'President, PM address deadly Shabbat stabbing attack during memorial for Ze'ev Jabotinsky. 'Our hearts are with the Salomon family.' PM Netanyahu: Terrorist is a 'beast incited by wild hatred'PM Netanyahu, President Rivlin respond to Friday's terror attack. Rivlin: Now is when the free world should stand up and denounce terror. Erdogan demands Israel remove metal detectorsPresident Rivlin tells Turkish counterpart Turkey should show the same support for Israel after terror attack Israel showed Turkey. 'Bond between us and our Druze brothers is a covenant of life'President Rivlin pays condolence visit to families of Sgt. Majors Hail Stawi, & Kamil Shnaan, killed in Friday's Temple Mount attack. President Rivlin to inaugurate memorial for Munich MassacreMemorial for victims of 1972 Olympics Munich Massacre to be dedicated in city where terrorists murdered 11 Israeli athletes. 'The silence of the Arab leaders is outrageous'President Rivlin blasts Arab MKs for failing to condemn terrorist attack on the Temple Mount. Rivlin: It's time for Arab leadership to condemn terrorPresident Rivlin slams terrorists, promises to defend Israel's sovereignty and citizens with a strong hand. 'Israel and Ireland yearn for the same thing'President Rivlin, Irish FM Coveney, speak about cooperation and the importance of peace. 'Threat of Hezbollah growing with Iranian aid'President Rivlin addresses memorial ceremony for fallen of 2006 Lebanon War, says Iran arming Hezbollah to kill Israeli citizens. Netanyahu: UNESCO's denial of history is 'absurd'PM Netanyahu meets Rwandan President Kagame, both reaffirm friendship, bonds, and commitment to changing the world for the better. Rivlin: We are two nations who understand the horror of genocidePresident Rivlin meets Rwandan President Kagame, speaks about cooperation between the countries on energy, agriculture, security. 'Zionism and Maccabiah come from the same spirit'President Reuven Rivlin officially opens the 20th Maccabiah Games. Indian PM: Israel is a 'real friend' of IndiaPresident Rivlin says Indian PM Modi is one of 'the greatest leaders of democracies,' Modi says Israel 'is a real friend.' 'What the US President understood, our President does not'Deputy Education Minister blasts President Rivlin's remarks calling rabbinical leaders 'Beit Shammai' for calling to shelve Kotel Plan. 'Cancellation of Kotel plan a missed opportunity'President Rivlin says Western Wall outline was formulated with the consultation and responsibility of the great rabbis of Israel. Rivlin pardons tax-evading father of sixteenYoelish Kraus, father of 16, convicted of tax offenses, sentenced to five months, entered prison month-and-a-half ago. Rivlin: Haredi soldiers are the 'finest among our sons'President tells haredi soldiers, 'You protect us at the front, we'll safeguard you on the home front.' Will an IDF soldier then be attacked in a synagogue?Violence against haredi soldiers leads President to meet with Netzach Yehuda fighters, 'A winning battalion in battle against terror.' Hero who foiled terror attack leads fight for disabled soldiersAriel Almog, who heroically foiled terror attack, is recognized again for his work for disabled soldiers looking to integrate into the IDF. 'Facebook gives a voice to the muted masses'Rivlin addresses Herzliya Conference, discusses the changes in the perception of democracy. 'The people of Israel salute you'President visits family of slain officer, says all of Jerusalem feels safer with soldiers like her protecting them. Netanyahu: Bennett prefers Lapid as PMPrime Minister claims President Rivlin looking to 'settle score' with him, help Yair Lapid become Prime Minister. 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. |
