Reuven Rivlin![]() 'Everyone acknowledged strength of Sharon's leadership'President and Mrs. Rivlin participate in memorial ceremony for former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his wife Lily.![]() Rivlin: We have lost a great lightPresident Rivlin meets with family of Israeli teen who was raped and murdered by Arab terrorist in Jerusalem last week.![]() Rivlin marks 70th anniversary of last Jewish camps in CyprusPresident flies to Cyprus to mark 70 years since the closure of British detention camps for Jews, holding talks with Cyprus president.![]() 'We will not stop our fight against terrorism'Rivlin, Prime Minister Netanyahu, thanks security forces for catching murderer of Ori Ansbacher.![]() A meeting without a purposeWhy did President Rivlin invite Germans to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day with him?![]() 'Austria bears joint responsibility for the Holocaust'Austrian president visits Jerusalem, discusses 'shared, painful' past, including his country's involvement in the Holocaust.![]() Rivlin: Iran will respond more forcefully to Israeli policyPresident Rivlin reviews challenges facing Israel as at INSS conference.![]() 'Silence of Greek churches on anti-Semitism is disturbing'President Rivlin thanks Greek counterpart for condemning destruction of Holocaust memorial, blasts silence of Greek churches.![]() Families of ill-fated Space Shuttle Columbia crew visit IsraelRelatives of crew members of Space Shuttle Columbia, destroyed during reentry in 2003 while carrying first Israeli astronaut, visit Israel.![]() 'Anti-Semitism and hatred are still among us'President Rivlin welcomes Action Reconciliation Service for Peace to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.![]() 'Jew-hatred and anti-Zionism are both anti-Semitism'President Rivlin opens 'Beyond Duty' exhibition in France, telling the story of diplomats who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust.![]() 'Threats from Lebanon could force us to respond'President Rivlin meets with French president at Elysée Palace, addressing Iranian entrenchment in Middle East.![]() Rivlin chairs dialogue between Jewish, Muslim leaders in France'When nationalism and religious extremism are on the rise in the world and in the West, your leadership is vital. What you say matters.'![]() Rivlin eats falafel with Holocaust survivorHolocaust survivor David (Dugo) Leitner celebrates the fact that he is alive by eating falafel every January 18.![]() First-ever 'Global Impact Awards' held in Tel AvivPresident Rivlin attends inaugural awards for contributions to forging partnerships between Israel and Global Jewry.![]() President Rivlin receives 2019 INSS Strategic AssessmentPresident Rivlin: 'Our military and diplomatic power is at unprecedented level. We must use it to secure our interests in future.'![]() Pres visits kids from developing countries with heart conditionsPresident Rivlin visits children from developing countries being treated for heart conditions at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon.![]() 'The IDF under your command never ceased fighting'President Rivlin says goodbye to outgoing Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot.![]() President visits United Hatzalah logistics center, Beit ShemeshPresident meets volunteers from all sectors of Israeli society to hear about their activities: 'Thank you for your devotion and sacrifice.'![]() 'You walked among us like a king'Former Defense Minister Moshe Arens laid to rest in Savyon. President Rivlin and Prime Minister Netanyahu participate in funeral.![]() 'One of the most important defense ministers ever''He never flinched from a fight.' President Reuven Rivlin eulogizes former Defense Minister and Ambassador to US, Moshe Arens.![]() 'I have never been so moved as I am today'President Rivlin visits IDF's Havat HaShomer base for at-risk youth. 'The strength of the IDF is the belief that everyone can contribute.'![]() Rivlin thanks Rambo the dogPresident Rivlin hosts Yamam soldiers who were involved in the capture of Barkan terrorist and Rambo the dog who assisted.![]() President Rivlin: State more important than anyonePresident Rivlin first addresses early elections saying he does not know what clarification from President PM referred to yesterday.![]() 'No tolerance for anti-Semitism using pro-Israel fig-leaf'President Rivlin meets ambassadors to Africa, Asia, Latin America, Pacific regions, thanks them for help in fight against anti-Semitism.![]() 'We came to mourn passing of Israel's guardian'President to families of fighters murdered in Givat Asaf: 'Shared fate put us here; we must stand shoulder to shoulder to defend country.'![]() Rivlin meets Moldovan president in JerusalemPresident Rivlin thanks Moldova for supporting US resolution against Hamas at UN. 'We must not allow Iran to destabilize the region.'![]() Rivlin: Improve relations with global Jewish communityRivlin meets Israeli ambassadors from around the world, discusses importance of relations with the Jews of the world.![]() Netanyahu wins support for bill aimed at ensuring him a 5th termCoalition votes to adopt bill altering selection process for the prime minister, amid fears president could back rival MK over Netanyahu.![]() Rivlin: Hezbollah will bring about the destruction of LebanonPresident lights Hanukkah candles with crews from Ramon Air Force Base, warns Hezbollah leading Lebanon to ruin for Iranian agenda.![]() Rivlin meets paralympians 50 years after paralympics in IsraelPresident meets with paralympians to mark 50th anniversary of 1968 Tel Aviv Paralympics. 'You are the Maccabees of our generation.'![]() Rivlin to Holocaust survivors: Each of you is a miraclePresident hosts Holocaust survivors at his residence for candle-lighting ceremony using menorah hidden during the Holocaust.![]() President lights Hanukkah candle with haredi soldiersReuven Rivlin joined by haredi soldiers for candle lighting on first night of Hanukkah festival.![]() 'Remember that you too were slaves in Egypt'President Rivlin, PM Netanyahu attend award ceremony for outstanding contributions in the fight against human trafficking .![]() 'This house symbolizes establishment of State and IDF'President Rivlin visits Prime Minister's historic residence in HaKirya, invites Israeli citizens to visit reconstructed building.![]() Czech President raises 2 glasses 'to life'President Rivlin and his wife hold dinner in honor of Czech president and his wife.![]() 'Relations between Israel and Denmark are getting stronger'President Rivlin hosts event marking the 75th anniversary of the rescue of the Jews of Denmark. 'Most Danes saw Jews as equal citizens.'![]() 'Zero tolerance for anti-Semitism and racism'President Rivlin hosts an event marking the 75th anniversary of the rescue of the Jews of Denmark.![]() 'Israeli art has an obligation to be impertinent'President Rivlin attends event marking 70 years of Israeli creativity. "We are known as a people with chutzpah. Our art must be the same."![]() President Rivlin wraps up visit to RomeIsraeli President Reuven Rivlin thanks Italian counterpart for strong relations with Israel, promises continued cooperation.![]() 'The south is Israel's golden ticket, Ben-Gurion taught''In the footsteps of Ben-Gurion, we must remember that fighting for the south, for the Negev, is not just fighting against terrorism.'![]() President meets family of Jewish woman murdered in ParisFamily establishes foundation in her memory based on principles of tolerance and solidarity.![]() Jordanian, Egyptian ambassadors present credentialsPresident Rivlin accepts diplomatic credentials from new ambassadors.![]() Rivlin speaks at mass prayer ceremony for Sigd holiday'Citizens of Israel will not be party to discrimination on the basis of skin color. We are brothers and sisters.'![]() 'You are the heroes of us all. I salute you!'President Rivlin speaks Israel Police ceremony awarding medals of excellence.![]() Rivlin: 'One can love Ariel without deriding academia'President speaks at Seventh Higher Education Conference, addressing Bennett's criticism of university establishment for opposing Ariel U.![]() Ethiopian community asked for pardon requests for Sigd holidayFifty days after Yom Kippur, Ethiopian Jewish community in Israel celebrates traditional holiday called Sigd commemorating Temple Mount.![]() ‘You defend the state from its enemies’President Rivlin visits IDF Judea and Samaria Division. “On behalf of the people of Israel, I thank you and your families.”![]() 'We have a great friend in Canada'President Reuven Rivlin meets Canadian Foreign Minister, tells her he will visit Canada next year.![]() Minister Azoulay 'made sure to serve public as far as he could'Religious Affairs Minister 'faithfully dealt with needs of public his whole life, along with endless devotion to his wonderful family.'![]() President, First Lady meet Nachal Tzafit tragedy victims parentsPresident: 'There are no words of consolation for loss of child in such unnecessary disaster. We haven't moved on. Your loss touched us all'![]() Rivlin: We can never afford to ignore anti-SemitismWatch special message from President of Israel to Pittsburgh Jewish community following synagogue massacre.![]() US and Israeli officials respond to synagogue shootingIsraeli officials horrified after Synagogue massacre. Netanyahu following updates while Rivlin says 'our hearts of with the families'.![]() Report: Netanyahu fears president could deny him premiershipPrime Minister reportedly pushing off new elections out of fear President Rivlin will give rival candidate chance to form government.![]() 'Relations between China and Israel are excellent'President Rivlin meets China's Vice President who is visiting Israel.![]() Rivlin: Israel needs to have 'honest' conversation with DiasporaIsraeli president meets with American Jewish leaders, says greatest threat to Jewish people is infighting.![]() Rivlin: Israel won't stand by while our people are under attackIsraeli Pres. Rivlin meets UN coordinator, promises that Israel 'wont stand by' when civilians are under attack. |