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'I love Israel, people have everything they need here'

More than 2,000 new olim children from 37 countries set to join Israeli school system, including 31 who arrived in covert missions.

'I love Israel, people have everything they need here'

Herzog: Cyprus has 'vested interest' in fighting terror

Jewish Agency Chairman Herzog meets with Cyprus President at Diaspora Conference.

Herzog: Cyprus has 'vested interest' in fighting terror

Jewish Agency Chair: The pain will stay with us forever

'Here, on this cursed ground, her life ended.' Jewish Agency Chair. Isaac Herzog remembers father's cousin, who was killed at Auschwitz

Jewish Agency Chair: The pain will stay with us forever

Herzog: Blue and White may be the new Labor party

Jewish Agency leader says Labor party's historic role in development of Israel has come to an end.

Herzog: Blue and White may be the new Labor party

Argentina Chief Rabbi makes first public appearance since attack

Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich meets Jewish Agency head Yitzhak Herzog in first public appearance since he was beaten in his home last month.

Argentina Chief Rabbi makes first public appearance since attack

'Attacked Rabbi is showing resilience'

Jewish Agency head Yitzhak Herzog says Argentina must catch 'villains' who seriously injured country's chief rabbi in anti-Semitic attack.

'Attacked Rabbi is showing resilience'

President Rivlin speaks with Argentina Chief Rabbi after attack

Israeli President tells Chief Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich Israel will "do everything necessary to protect Jews' following anti-Semitic attack.

President Rivlin speaks with Argentina Chief Rabbi after attack

Herzog: Orthodox, Reform, Conservative will respect each other

Jewish Agency Chairman Yitzhak Herzog tells North American Jewry at Jewish Federation GA Israel-Diaspora divide an existential threat.

Herzog: Orthodox, Reform, Conservative will respect each other

The Opposition Leader’s swan song

Gil Hoffman asks Yitzhak Herzog whether leaving the Zionist Union is akin to fleeing the sinking Titanic.

The Opposition Leader’s swan song

Celebrating 70 years of Aliyah with 700 Olim

Jewish Agency holds festive event at Ben Gurion Airport with hundreds of Olim who came in one day from France, Russia, Argentina and Brazil.

Celebrating 70 years of Aliyah with 700 Olim

Bennett concerned: We will lose millions of Jews in the Diaspora

Education Minister and Jewish Agency chairman participate in evening of dialogue in Shoham.

Bennett concerned: We will lose millions of Jews in the Diaspora

After 15 years:

Yitzhak Herzog leaves Knesset

Former Labor party leader and new head of Jewish Agency bids farewell to the Knesset after 15 years of service.

Yitzhak Herzog leaves Knesset

Herzog's parting speech: Be careful how you talk

Chairman of opposition leaves Knesset to head Jewish Agency. 'Understand that every word here can ignite a fire among our people in vain.'

Herzog's parting speech: Be careful how you talk

Herzog walks back comment calling intermarriage a ‘plague’

New Jewish Agency head says comment comparing intermarriage to a plague was misunderstood.

Herzog walks back comment calling intermarriage a ‘plague’

It's official: Herzog to head Jewish Agency

Herzog will take the new position on August 1, replacing Natan Sharansky, who has chaired the agency for the past 9 years.

It's official: Herzog to head Jewish Agency

Bennett welcomes Herzog's appointment as Jewish Agency head

Jewish Home leader says Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog a great choice to lead Jewish Agency to try to mend relations with Diaspora.

Bennett welcomes Herzog's appointment as Jewish Agency head

Yitzhak Herzog tapped to lead the Jewish Agency

Former Labor party leader, opposition head appointed leader of Jewish Agency, replacing Natan Sharansky.

Yitzhak Herzog tapped to lead the Jewish Agency

Opposition head: Terror attack was 'despicable murder'

Opposition head Yitzhak Herzog pays condolence visit to family of terror victim Itamar Ben Gal, says murderer should be 'duly punished.'

Opposition head: Terror attack was 'despicable murder'

Herzog: We will not be deterred by terrorism

Opposition chairman condemns attack near Ariel: We are all united around Rabbi Ben Gal's family.

Herzog: We will not be deterred by terrorism

'What would Yitzhak Herzog's grandfather think?'

Jewish Home MK slams Opposition leader Herzog's willingness to hand responsibility for Temple Mount to Saudi Arabia.

'What would Yitzhak Herzog's grandfather think?'

Herzog offers Saudis 'special role' on Temple Mount

Zionist Union MK Herzog says Israelis ready for peace, suggests offering Saudi Arabia central role in deciding Temple Mount's future.

Herzog offers Saudis 'special role' on Temple Mount

'A cheap populist decision'

Leftist MKs blast Likud Central Committee after its members approve a motion calling for Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

'A cheap populist decision'

Herzog to Netanyahu: Israel also needs a Menachem Begin

Opposition leader tells PM just as Arab world needs another Anwar Sadat, Israel needs another Menachem Begin to make peace.

Herzog to Netanyahu: Israel also needs a Menachem Begin

PM on Balfour centenary

'Palestinians are going backwards 100 years'

PM says Balfour paved way for international recognition of Israel, Arab refusal to accept Jewish rights root cause of conflict.

'Palestinians are going backwards 100 years'

Har Adar terror attack victims laid to rest

The 3 victims of deadly terrorist attack buried. 'What a chasm between two men - one who loved life, and one who came to kill.'

Har Adar terror attack victims laid to rest

President Rivlin:

'The Land of Israel does not belong to any party'

President, Opposition Leader attend 40th anniversary celebration of Samaria community Elkana. 'Elkana was established by Rabin government.'

'The Land of Israel does not belong to any party'

Barak: Netanyahu continues to whine

Former PM fires back at Netanyahu who mocked him during a speech in Tel Aviv. Left blasts Likud support rally.

Barak: Netanyahu continues to whine

Herzog: 'A profane fire threatens us from within'

Opposition leader participates in Eicha reading at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

Herzog: 'A profane fire threatens us from within'

Herzog to remain opposition leader

New Labor party chairman Avi Gabbay asks outgoing leader to continue as opposition leader because he is currently not an MK.

Herzog to remain opposition leader

Herzog loses Labor party leadership

MK Amir Peretz and former minister Avi Gabai to face off in second round of Labor primaries.

Herzog loses Labor party leadership

Herzog: 'Leftist bloc' will be formed with or without Lapid

Opposition leader says an anti-Netanyahu bloc will be formed even if Yesh Atid chairman doesn't join it.

Herzog: 'Leftist bloc' will be formed with or without Lapid

'Zionist Union' releases new campaign

'Zionist Union' faction launches counter-campaign following shelved negative campaign planned in Likud against senior Zionist Union figures.

'Zionist Union' releases new campaign

PM Netanyahu, Herzog held secret meeting with Egyptian president

Left-wing newspaper claims Netanyahu, Herzog, met with al-Sisi in April 2016

PM Netanyahu, Herzog held secret meeting with Egyptian president

Left-wing party's internal spat goes public

Zionist Union leader Yitzhak Herzgo blames would-be leader Avi Gabai for 'damage' to the party and helping to nix PA-Israel negotiations.

Left-wing party's internal spat goes public

They speak about nationalism and oppose the Nationality Law?

Prime Minister criticizes opposition leader who spoke in Knesset against the Nationality Law: 'Go figure'.

They speak about nationalism and oppose the Nationality Law?

'Israel is a beacon of hope'

PM refers in Knesset memorial to state visionary Herzl and constitution. Opposition chairman harshly criticizes remarks.

'Israel is a beacon of hope'

Israel condemns UNESCO vote

Israeli politicians from across the political spectrum slam 'anti-Semitic' UNESCO vote denying Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem.

Israel condemns UNESCO vote

Herzog: There will be elections within a year

Opposition leader claims coalition is in the midst of a crisis.

Herzog: There will be elections within a year

Deri to Herzog: Join the government

Shas chairman calls on opposition leader to join the government. Herzog responds and calls on Deri to join alternative coalition.

Deri to Herzog: Join the government

Herzog: Nikki Haley following in footsteps of Patrick Moynihan

Opposition Leader Yitzhak Herzog gives live interview at AIPAC conference, praises current US ambassador to the UN for defending Israel.

Herzog: Nikki Haley following in footsteps of Patrick Moynihan

Herzog: Netanyahu acting irrationally

Zionist Union head Yitzhak Herzog says he's establishing "Zionist, centrist, rational bloc" to replace Netanyahu with or without elections.

Herzog: Netanyahu acting irrationally

Netanyahu made offer to Herzog, then backtracked

Report claims Netanyahu offered Herzog unity government to advance peace talks, then backtracked.

Netanyahu made offer to Herzog, then backtracked

Opposition leader praises Trump stances on anti-Semitism, Israel

Herzog confident Trump will halt the recent attacks on Jews.

Opposition leader praises Trump stances on anti-Semitism, Israel

Herzog: Netanyahu 'ran away' from peace initative

Opposition chairman: Kerry's peace proposal was historic opportunity but Netanyahu backed off because it would have dismantled Likud.

Herzog: Netanyahu 'ran away' from peace initative

Herzog: 'Settlements' endanger Israel

Opposition Leader says Jewish settlement endangers Israel's identity as Jewish state, calls on government to advance two-state solution.

Herzog: 'Settlements' endanger Israel

Herzog: A two-state solution is Israel's top priority

Opposition leader asks Netanyahu to 'represent Israel, not Bennett' and speak about two-state solution wth US President Trump.

Herzog: A two-state solution is Israel's top priority

Michaeli: Herzog contributed to party's situation

Zionist Camp Chair speaks before hundreds of young Jews in London, refers to party's situation and confrontation with Netanyahu.

Michaeli: Herzog contributed to party's situation

Herzog hospitalized after mild stroke

Opposition leader MK Yitzhak Herzog admitted to the Ichilov Hospital following mild stroke. He is in stable condition.

Herzog hospitalized after mild stroke

Criminal investigation against Opposition leader closed

Attorney General announces that criminal investigation against Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog for negative ad campaign.

Criminal investigation against Opposition leader closed

Israeli officials congratulate Trump

Ambassador Danon, PM Netanyahu and opposition leader congratulate the 45th president.

Israeli officials congratulate Trump

Likud to Herzog: You have some nerve

Likud fires back at opposition leader after his call for Netanyahu to be removed as Communications Minister.

Likud to Herzog: You have some nerve

Liberman: Joint List is actually the list of spies and traitors

Defense Minister vows to act to strip MKs from the Joint List of their citizenship, after MK Ghattas is summoned for questioning by police.

Liberman: Joint List is actually the list of spies and traitors

Herzog on Amona: Protest legitimate, but not violence

Herzog says it 'hurts to leave home, but Zionism was built on redeeming stolen land.'

Herzog on Amona: Protest legitimate, but not violence

Herzog hopes for 'regional agreement' under Trump leadership

Herzog says he expects Trump to be 'active in achieving regional order' in Middle East.'

Herzog hopes for 'regional agreement' under Trump leadership

Herzog turns down meeting with British Labour leader

Israeli opposition leader turns down meeting with Jeremy Corbyn during upcoming visit to London amid tensions over anti-Semitism.

Herzog turns down meeting with British Labour leader

Netanyahu demands Herzog apologize for 'virus' comment

PM Netanyahu insists opposition head Herzog apologize for calling 'settlers' a 'virus.'

Netanyahu demands Herzog apologize for 'virus' comment

Bennett: Stop using Rabin murder to silence the right

Jewish Home chairman blasts Herzog over a tweet attacking Netanyahu and blaming him for the Rabin assassination.

Bennett: Stop using Rabin murder to silence the right

Herzog: There will be no unity government

Opposition leader declares at Rabin memorial he will no longer hold any coalition talks with Netanyahu. Elkin: Good riddance.

Herzog: There will be no unity government

Netanyahu's office denies he agreed to construction freeze

Prime Minister's Office categorically denies reports that Netanyahu agreed to a quiet construction freeze in Judea and Samaria.

Netanyahu's office denies he agreed to construction freeze

Yechimovich: I will fight any move to join the coalition

MK Shelly Yechimovich says she would fight "with all her might" a move to join Netanyahu's coalition.

Yechimovich: I will fight any move to join the coalition