Supreme Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit agrees to the proposal of President Isaac Herzog stating that if a decision is made to establish a state commission of inquiry, its composition will be determined in consultation with Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog joins reading of Book of Esther at the synagogue of murdered hostage, Ori Danino, praises his bravery. 'Ori was like an angel amidst the chaos.'
President Herzog visited the home of former hostage Tal Shoham. 'All of Israel is moved to see you.'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog mourns hostages Ohad Yahalomi, Tsachi Idan, Itzik Elgarat, and Shlomo Mantzur, whose bodies were returned Wednesday night.
Israeli President delivers eulogy at funeral of Oded Lifshitz, calls for State Commission of Inquiry into failures that led to the October 7 massacre,
Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks at the 22nd Jerusalem Conference, urging unity among Israelis. ' The people of Israel are extraordinary — diverse, fascinating — and each family has its own story.'
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says heart 'bursts with excitement' at return of six living hostages from Hamas captivity, Israel will 'neither forgive nor forget' brutal murders of Shiri Bibas and her young sons Ariel and Kfir.
President Isaac Herzog spoke to international US-based media outlets, CNN and MSNBC, and highlighted the terrible cruelty Israel faces in its battle with Hamas terrorists.
President Isaac Herzog concluded his official visit to Italy today, with an address at a historic gathering of the Jewish community at the Great Synagogue of Rome.
President Herzog participates in state ceremony in Hungary and, together with Hungarian President, meets family of hostage Omri Miran and Holocaust survivor Aharon Shabo and his family.
The family of Omri Miran, who was kidnapped from his home in Nahal Oz on October 7, will join the President's State Visit to Hungary marking 80 years since the Holocaust of Hungarian Jewry.
President Isaac Herzog met today with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations on the 500th day since the October 7 attacks.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets freed hostage Ohad Ben-Ami, marking 500 days since the October 7 massacre. 'We have brothers and sisters still there in Gaza, and we want every last one of them home as soon as possible.'
Ahead of their meeting, President Herzog and Secretary of State Rubio spoke to the media about the challenges that the two nations face in the region.
Israeli President decries decision by Prime Minister, Knesset Speaker not to attend the inauguration of new Supre Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit. 'No place for 1 branch to boycott another.'
President Isaac Herzog attended a ceremony today to dedicate 18 Torah scrolls in memory of fallen soldiers of the Swords of Iron war and warned against national panic regarding the future of the hostage deal.
During an interview to Fox News, President Isaac Herzog displays photographs of Eli Sharabi before and after captivity, 'Israel, as the only democracy in the Middle East, fights for the entire free world.'
President Herzog told BBC about the harsh conditions the hostages endured for 491 days of captivity.
'Whole world' must see how Ohad, Eli, and Or starved and emaciated, were exploited in a cynical and cruel spectacle by Hamas, Israeli President Isaac Herzog says.
President Isaac Herzog met with Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. He welcomed the return of the five hostages and stressed his concern for all the remaining hostages.
Thousands sign a petition calling on President Herzog to pardon Jewish prisoners, following release of hundreds of terrorists from Israeli prisons.
Israel's leaders and the families of the hostages responded Saturday evening to the release of the hostages, expressing joy for those released and determination to recover the rest.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog welcomes Israelis Arbel Yehud and Gadi Mozes, five Thai citizens, to Israel, says 'scenes of abuse and terror towards the hostages' during release were 'horrifying.'
UN General Assembly honors Israeli President Isaac Herzog at ceremony marking the 80th anniversary of Auschwitz's liberation.
Speaking at inauguration of "The Altneu" synagogue in New York, President Herzog comments on latest developments on the hostages: With God's help, we will soon hear—this week—about six more hostages returning home. I commend all those involved in reaching today's agreement.
Upon arriving in New York, President and First Lady Herzog visited the grave of the Lubavitcher Rebbe where they prayed for the wellbeing of the IDF soldiers and the return of the hostages.
President Isaac Herzog to address Special UN Assembly marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, meet with UN Secretary-General António Guterres for the first time since the beginning of the current conflict.
Israeli President gives interview at World Economic Forum, says there is 'potential' for ceasefire deal to last through all 3 stages and the Iranian threat will be at the top of Trump's agenda.
During their meeting, President Herzog thanked the Qatari Prime Minister for his significant efforts in advancing the ongoing hostage deal.
World Zionist Organization, Jewish Agency for Israel, present the 2024 Antisemitism Report to Israeli President Isaac Herzog; report documents a 288% increase in antisemitic incidents in the United States, peaking in April 2024.
President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog prayed for the well being of Romi, Emily, and Doron and for the return of the hostages.
Israeli President speaks with Zehava Shaul, the mother of Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul, after his body was recovered following 10 years in captivity in Gaza.
President Isaac Herzog tweeted to welcome the decision to approve the hostage deal and appealed not to let the deal divide the nation.
In their twelfth conversation since Harris took office, the Vice President thanked Herzog for his partnership and expressed that she expects the hostage deal to be implemented fully and on schedule.
Families of hostages and bereaved families meet Israeli President to express their support for the current hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas.
In address to nation, President Isaac Herzog says hostage and ceasefire deal is right, important, and necessary.
Israeli President expresses condolences, concerns over massive Los Angeles wildfires that have carved a path of destruction and forced the evacuation of 130,000 people.
Pres. Isaac Herzog awards the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to seven Jewish and non-Jewish leaders from around the world, in recognition of their long-standing contributions to the State of Israel and the Jewish people.
The Presidential Medal of Honor will be given to seven leaders from around the globe in recognition of their longstanding contributions to the State of Israel and the Jewish people.
Israeli President meets international task force for hostages, says, 'There is a major scar on our nation. There is a major scar on the face of the earth: the issue of the hostages.'
President Isaac Herzog lit the eighth Hanukkah candle with residents of Kibbutz Be’eri, who have been displaced and hosted over the past year in Kibbutz Hatzerim.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed his condolences for the passing of former US President Jimmy Carter, who died yesterday (Sunday) at the age of 100.
President Isaac Herzog lights Hanukkah candles with reservists from Battalion 9213: We will be stronger and more resilient if we maintain our unity.
Israeli President comments on the report submitted to the UN on the conditions in Gaza under which the freed hostages were held. 'Torture. Physical and psychological torture. Starvation. Sexual abuse. Beatings. Branding.'
President Isaac Herzog lights Hanukkah candles with families of hostages: Without the return of the hostages, a scar will remain that will cut through our society and our people forever.
President Isaac Herzog lit Hanukkah candles with injured veterans and IDF soldiers and called on the government to finalize a hostage deal: 'This is your duty. This is your responsibility. You have my full support!'
Israeli President notes that the 100 Israeli hostages have been held in Gaza for 444 days now, the same time Iran held 50 US citizens and diplomats hostage after its 1979 revolution.
Pro-Israel Australian journalist Erin Molan met with President Isaac Herzog and reassured him: 'The loud minority gets a very big run.'
The Chief Rabbis of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, have asked President Herzog to pardon the soldier who leaked classified documents to PM's spokesman Eli Feldstein.
Israeli President tells Canadian PM that 'words would not suffice, and that firm and decisive action must be taken to bring the perpetrators to justice, to stamp out antisemitism' after syangogue firebombed for 2nd time since October 7.
The soldier accused of leaking classified information has asked that President Herzog pardon him.
Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi David Yosef was crowned on Wednesday as Rishon Lezion, in a ceremony attended by the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages and Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
Israeli President Herzog welcomes President Santiago Peña of Paraguay on an official visit to inaugurate his country’s embassy in Jerusalem. 'Together, we are fighting antisemitism, racism, xenophobia and all forms of hatred.'
President Herzog meets doctors, mental health experts and families to discuss hostages' medical condition. Noa Argamani speaks about her injury in captivity.
President Isaac Herzog hosted an emergency meeting with medical experts focusing on the dire situation and deep concern for the well-being of the hostages.
President Herzog visits Moshav Margaliot and Kibbutz Manara on northern border, 'region is recovering slowing, but major challenges still face these communities.'
Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemns arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue, urges leaders to condemn 'vile act of terror, combat the intolerable rise of anti-Jewish racism worldwide.'
President Isaac Herzog hosted a meeting at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, with Muslim religious leaders and influential imams from Arab communities in Israel.
Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and pro-Israel social media activist Montana Tucker inaugurated The Children of October 7 documentary at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem.
President Herzog attends international premiere of “The Children of October 7th" film, rejects accusations of ICC and former DM Moshe Ya'alon. 'IDF soldiers do not murder, and they do not carry out ethnic cleansing. Period.'