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Rivlin fears Israel faces 'great dangers' as new gov't formed

Former Israeli president breaks silence after elections, says country faces 'great dangers' over internal divisions.

Rivlin fears Israel faces 'great dangers' as new gov't formed

Obama to Rivlin: You set an example of democratic leadership

Former US President congratulates now-former Israeli president on the conclusion of a "remarkable career."

Obama to Rivlin: You set an example of democratic leadership

Rivlin departs: Thank you for the privilege you gave me

"For me, the State of Israel will never be something I take for granted."

Rivlin departs: Thank you for the privilege you gave me

The chance to head a nation like no other

A letter to Israel’s new president, Isaac Herzog.

The chance to head a nation like no other

Abbas phones Rivlin, expresses hope for peace

PA chairman calls Israeli President on the eve of his departure from office.

Abbas phones Rivlin, expresses hope for peace

Bust of Reuven Rivlin installed at President's Residence

Israel's 10th president, Reuven Rivlin, receives bust in the Avenue of the Presidents as he leaves office.

Bust of Reuven Rivlin installed at President's Residence

Rivlin to volunteers: 'You are the beautiful face of Israel'

President Rivlin lauds recipients of the volunteerism award.

Rivlin to volunteers: 'You are the beautiful face of Israel'

Watch: President Rivlin hosts German president

Rivlin holds official reception ceremony for President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany.

Watch: President Rivlin hosts German president

Mother of slain captive soldier asks foreign powers for help

Leah Goldin, mother of IDF soldier Hadar Goldin: Our boys need to be brought back as a confidence building measure in any agreement.

Mother of slain captive soldier asks foreign powers for help

President Rivlin's farewell visit to the US

Outgoing President Rivlin holds final diplomatic visit abroad in Washington, meets dozens of UN ambassadors.

President Rivlin's farewell visit to the US

UN Ambassador bids farewell to President Rivlin

Ambassador Erdan holds farewell event with ambassadors from dozens of countries for outgoing President Reuven Rivlin.

UN Ambassador bids farewell to President Rivlin

Presidential meeting:

Biden: Israel has the right to decide how to proceed with Iran

Senior official present at Biden-Rivlin meeting: The American representatives were very interested in the Israeli information on Iran.

Biden: Israel has the right to decide how to proceed with Iran

Pelosi to Rivlin: Support for Israel will always be bipartisan

President Rivlin meets House Speaker at the Capitol: Israel has no greater friend than the United States of America.

Pelosi to Rivlin: Support for Israel will always be bipartisan

Rivlin: We found a real great friend to Israel

Rivlin after meeting Biden: I’m very much satisfied that he’s going to ensure that there will be no nuclear weapons in the Middle East.

Rivlin: We found a real great friend to Israel

Biden to Rivlin: Iran will never get a nuclear weapon

President Rivlin meets US President Joe Biden, who stresses: Iran will never get nuclear weapons. Israel has the right to defend itself.

Biden to Rivlin: Iran will never get a nuclear weapon

President Rivlin makes farewell visit to the United States

President Rivlin meets with representatives of the Jewish community in New York. Arutz Sheva is accompanying the visit with full coverage.

President Rivlin makes farewell visit to the United States

Rivlin departs for US on farewell visit at Biden's invitation

“I depart, for the last time as president and on behalf of the State of Israel, on a farewell visit to Israel's closest ally and friend."

Rivlin departs for US on farewell visit at Biden's invitation

Gantz at memorial ceremony: Prepared to strike at any moment

At a memorial ceremony for soldiers who lost their lives in the 2006 Lebanon War, Gantz warned that Israel was always ready to strike.

Gantz at memorial ceremony: Prepared to strike at any moment

'Hamas must understand that if they attack, we'll strike back'

Israel is 'committed' to returning the remains of fallen IDF soldiers held in Gaza, says President Rivlin.

'Hamas must understand that if they attack, we'll strike back'

Rivlin bids farewell to Supreme Court leadership

Rivlin: No citizen – left or right – would want to live in a country where the judiciary was not independent, strong and effective.

Rivlin bids farewell to Supreme Court leadership

Rivlin lays wreath at Holocaust memorial to Romanian Jews

Rivlin visits Holocaust memorial and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier during state visit to Romania.

Rivlin lays wreath at Holocaust memorial to Romanian Jews

Rivlin in Romania: Israel has the right & duty to protect itself

Outgoing Pres. Rivlin speaks to Romanian parliament, thanks Romania for being 'true friend of Jewish people and the State of Israel.'

Rivlin in Romania: Israel has the right & duty to protect itself

Rivlin: Israel has right and obligation to protect its citizens

Israel's president begins official visit to Romania, hails deep ties between nations, which were never cut during the Cold War.

Rivlin: Israel has right and obligation to protect its citizens

Maccabi Tel Aviv wins soccer State Cup

For the last time in his term of office, President Reuven Rivlin presents the State Cup to Maccabi Tel Aviv.

Maccabi Tel Aviv wins soccer State Cup

President Rivlin congratulates his successor, Isaac Herzog

'Long live the president of Israel!', says outgoing president Reuven Rivlin after Herzog elected 11th President of Israel.

President Rivlin congratulates his successor, Isaac Herzog

Rivlin meets mental health leaders in light of Gaza rockets

President addresses residents' mental health following barrages of 4,000 rockets from Gaza.

Rivlin meets mental health leaders in light of Gaza rockets

Likud and Yesh Atid clash over presidential election

Vote for the presidency next week in doubt due to disagreement between Likud and Yesh Atid.

Likud and Yesh Atid clash over presidential election

Bereaved families say goodbye to outgoing President Rivlin

'At this moment of parting, I hug every bereaved family and pray that this family will be as small as possible.'

Bereaved families say goodbye to outgoing President Rivlin

Rivlin: Zero tolerance for anti-Semitism

Israeli President holds emergency meeting with Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations over anti-Semitic incidents.

Rivlin: Zero tolerance for anti-Semitism

Rivlin thanks German Foreign Minister for support

The president expressed his appreciation for Germany’s strong support for Israel’s right to self-defense from Hamas rockets.

Rivlin thanks German Foreign Minister for support

Rivlin: Soldier was killed defending us all

President Rivlin wrote: "We will continue to fight the terrorists and protect our citizens without compromise".

Rivlin: Soldier was killed defending us all

Rivlin: No country in the world would allow such brutal attacks

Israeli president makes round of calls to counterparts around world to give picture of situation and forestall condemnation of Israel.

Rivlin: No country in the world would allow such brutal attacks

New Hope chief meets Israel's President

MK Sa'ar, New Hope chief, requests meeting with Pres. Rivlin to discuss recent developments.

New Hope chief meets Israel's President

President rips 'bloodthirsty' Arab mobs, 'shameful' Arab leaders

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin accuses Israeli Arab leaders of 'shameful' silence as 'bloodthirsty' mobs carry out 'pogroms' on Jews

President rips 'bloodthirsty' Arab mobs, 'shameful' Arab leaders

Israel's president urges Arab leader to rein in violent attacks

President Rivlin calls on Israeli Arab leader to 'calm the situation' following night of rioting and attacks on Jews.

Israel's president urges Arab leader to rein in violent attacks

'Ethiopian Jews dreamed of Jerusalem but didn't see it'

Pres. Reuven Rivlin at ceremony honoring Ethiopian Jews who lost their lives on journey to Israel, condemns 'support for terrorism.'

'Ethiopian Jews dreamed of Jerusalem but didn't see it'

President Rivlin taps Lapid to form government

"It is clear that Lapid has the possibility of forming a government - even if there are many difficulties."

President Rivlin taps Lapid to form government

New Hope to Rivlin: Lapid should form next government

In a letter to Pres. Rivlin, New Hope party recommends Yesh Atid chief be tapped to form next government.

New Hope to Rivlin: Lapid should form next government

Netanyahu returns mandate to the President

President Rivlin will now need to make decision on whether to transfer the mandate to another candidate or back to the Knesset.

Netanyahu returns mandate to the President

Report: Rivlin won't hold further consultations

Israeli Pres. Rivlin will not hold consultations regarding who to ask to form a government, source says.

Report: Rivlin won't hold further consultations

Rivlin: Hard to grasp the dimensions of the tragedy

President Rivlin visits Forensic Institute, thanks staff for work in identifying victims of Meron disaster.

Rivlin: Hard to grasp the dimensions of the tragedy

Rivlin likely to give mandate to Bennett or Lapid

President reportedly leaning towards giving mandate to Bennett or Lapid if PM fails to build gov't, rather than sending mandate to Knesset.

Rivlin likely to give mandate to Bennett or Lapid

Rivlin receives credentials of new ambassadors for China, Japan

President Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials from the new ambassadors of China and Japan to Israel.

Rivlin receives credentials of new ambassadors for China, Japan

Rivlin hails spirit of peace in the Middle East

President Rivlin hosts annual Independence Day reception for the diplomatic and consular corps in Israel.

Rivlin hails spirit of peace in the Middle East

Rivlin: Still building our modern state in our ancient homeland

President Rivlin sends Independence Day greetings to Israeli citizens and Jewish communities around the world.

Rivlin: Still building our modern state in our ancient homeland

Rivlin: I vowed to sanctify the memories of Israel’s heroes

"This strong and powerful country you see was established by the heroism and dedication of young people", says Israel's President Rivlin

Rivlin: I vowed to sanctify the memories of Israel’s heroes

Pres. Rivlin to soldiers: 'You are the best of the best'

Ahead of Independence Day ceremony, Pres. Rivlin meets and thanks 120 outstanding IDF soldiers.

Pres. Rivlin to soldiers: 'You are the best of the best'

Bill: Rivlin to remain President until replacement is elected

Yesh Atid proposes bill to keep Pres. Rivlin in office, even after term ends, until Knesset elects replacement.

Bill: Rivlin to remain President until replacement is elected

Rivlin at Knesset: The people expect you all to show leadership

President Reuven Rivlin swears in the 24th Knesset for its first session.

Rivlin at Knesset: The people expect you all to show leadership

Regev: President is acting in an unstatesmanlike manner

Transportation Minister slams president for complaining about being required by law to impose mandate to form government on Netanyahu.

Regev: President is acting in an unstatesmanlike manner

President Rivlin grants Netanyahu mandate to form new government

Israel's president taps Netanyahu candidate to try to form government and serve additional term as Prime Minister.

President Rivlin grants Netanyahu mandate to form new government

Liberman: End Netanyahu's time in office

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Netanyahu is responsible for the deep political crisis.

Liberman: End Netanyahu's time in office

Rivlin to announce choice to form government tomorrow

Netanyahu has 52 recommendations compared to Lapid's 45 after New Hope, Ra'am refuse to endorse any candidate for PM.

Rivlin to announce choice to form government tomorrow

President begins consultations for granting PM mandate

With no candidate holding clear majority of incoming Knesset, President Rivlin begins consultations to determine who will receive PM mandate

President begins consultations for granting PM mandate

Haredim to ask Rivlin: Convince Sa'ar to join right-wing gov't

Representatives of UTJ will recommend Netanyahu to Rivlin but will also demand that he persuade Sa'ar to join the pro-Netanyahu bloc.

Haredim to ask Rivlin: Convince Sa'ar to join right-wing gov't

'Israeli society needs a functioning government'

Final results of Knesset election officially delivered to President Rivlin, ahead of nomination process for prime minister.

'Israeli society needs a functioning government'

Rivlin meets with new UN Middle East coordinator

President Rivlin held a working meeting with new UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland.

Rivlin meets with new UN Middle East coordinator

Macron to Rivlin: France very concerned by Iranian nuclear issue

Israeli President continues tour of Europe with visit to France, says attempts to stop Israel from defending itself at the Hague will fail.

Macron to Rivlin: France very concerned by Iranian nuclear issue

President welcomed in Vienna in official reception ceremony

Rivlin welcomed in Vienna in an official reception ceremony and holds working meetings with the President and the Chancellor of Austria.

President welcomed in Vienna in official reception ceremony

Israeli President Rivlin meets with German counterpart

President Rivlin begins visit to Europe for diplomatic talks.

Israeli President Rivlin meets with German counterpart