Reuven Rivlin

US message: We're committed to transfer embassy - sometime

Senior 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 capital

Watch: US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman presents credentials to Israeli president, formally begins service in Israel.

Israel swears in first female Sharia court judge

Israeli 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 state

President Rivlin speaks to Montreal Jewish Federation delegation at Jerusalem event.

Rivlin receives special copy of medical journal on Israel

President 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 Erdogan

President Rivlinmeets with Archbishop of Canterbury, says Erdogan's attack does not change Jewish nature of Jerusalem.

German president tours Jerusalem marketplace

President 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 injuries

President Reuven Rivlin awards the "Heroism Award" to a young woman who killed a terrorist who carried out a stabbing attack in Ariel.

'Time is running out to restore Holocaust survivors' property'

President Rivlin says justice demands property stolen from Holocaust victims be returned while there are still survivors around.

'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 Pen

President Reuven Rivlin accuses French far-right presidential candidate of a new, dangerous form of Holocaust denial.

Rivlin: We have returned to our land

President Rivlin addresses opening ceremony of Yom Hashoah at Yad Vashem.

Holocaust Remembrance Day event in Jerusalem

State memorial service for Holocaust Remembrance Day begins at Yad Vashem Holocaust museum in Jerusalem.

President Rivlin says once-a-year blessing on trees

President Rivlin goes into President's Residence garden to make special once-a-year blessing with Sephardic Chief Rabbi Yosef.

Rivlin to Sisi: Terror won't diminish Egypt's spirit

President Rivlin sends condolences to Egyptian President following attacks on Coptic churches.

'Your business is national pride'

President Rivlin meets Galilee Medical Center staff, says treating Syrian victims is a 'business of national pride.'

'The IDF is ready and prepared for any danger'

President Rivlin tours north, speaks with IDF soldiers about Syria.

'Bedikat hametz' at the President's house

President prepares for Passover with 'bedikat hametz' with the help of his grandson Shai. First Family to host lone soldiers for holiday.

President Rivlin meets with Procurator-General of China

Rivlin says Israel acknowledges China's role in the world, takes pride in Israel-China relationship.

The Slovakian President's secret

Slovakian President Andrei Kiske reveals he always admired Jewish community. 'I also asked myself 'why not become a Jew?'

'Israel's economy doing well, without a doubt'

Bank of Israel presents annual report, President Rivlin says Israel's economy is good, but Israel must 'monitor economic processes closely.'

President Rivlin rejects Olmert's pardon request

Israeli President refuses to grant pardon to ex-Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, now serving jail term for corruption charges.

Rivlin travels to Vietnam

Rivlin leaves for Vietnam, says mutual cooperation can promote technological, health, and educational advances.

Shaked supports pardoning Olmert

Justice Minister calls on President Rivlin to pardon former Prime Minister convicted of accepting bribes.

President Rivlin meets with Trump ME envoy Jason Greenblatt

The two discussed Greenblatt’s ongoing visit, the strength of the United States-Israel partnership, and efforts to achieve peace.

'Send my son home'

Family of jailed soldier visits Knesset, turns to President Rivlin, government ministers with appeal to free Elor Azariya.

Rivlin stresses strong bond with Germany

President Rivlin hosts President of the German Bundestag, reiterates strong bond between Israel and Germany.

'We must prove we can live together, despite the obstacles'

President Rivlin meets President Ivanić of Bosnia and Herzogovina, both presidents emphasize importance of cooperation and multi-ethnicity.

Rivlin: Go and protect Israel

President gives IDF soldiers Mishloach Manot, says female soldiers integral to defense of nation.

President Rivlin sings with Arab Hebrew teacher who went viral

President Rivlin hosts Arab teacher of Hebrew whose unique method of education has gone viral in recent days.

'This is a very important year in history'

Israeli President Rivlin says 2017 marks important year, invites Britain's royal family to visit Israel.

'We'll fight anti-Semitism aggressively'

NY Governor Cuomo, Israeli President Rivlin speak at Holocaust Museum in Jerusalem following wave of anti-Semitic incidents in US.

Missing soldiers:

'Israel does not forget Oron and Hadar'

President Reuven Rivlin speaks of efforts to return bodies at State Memorial Service for Fallen Soldiers whose burial place is unknown.

Photographer David Rubinger dies

Rubinger was photographer favored by first Prime Minister David Ben Gurion. Took famous Six-Day-War photograph of paratroopers near Wall.

'Solidarity cannot be confined to the symbolic'

President Rivlin calls on rabbinic leadership  in Diaspora to participate in strategic dialogue about future of Jewish people.

President to Har Hevron artists: Art is a godsend

Artists from Har Hevron participate in special exhibition in President Rivlin's Residence.

Rivlin: Missiles do not discriminate between Jew and Arab

President attends Kafr Qasem road inauguration following explosion of rockets on southern Israel from nearby Sinai.

Rivlin: Support for Israel must always remain bi-partisan

President Rivlin addresses Annual Israel Leadership Mission of the Conference of Presidents.

'Your task is as complex as Moses' job'

Rivlin blesses new IDF Chief Rabbi with success in new task of 'connecting,' compares Rabbi Karim's job to that of Moses.

'Livni might be a true blessing for Israel'

President Rivlin responds to UN's consideration of Tzipi Livni for UN Under-Secretary General.

Rivlin: Sovereignty must be equal for all

Israeli President says he supports sovereignty, emphasizes non-Israelis will become full citizens and Israel needs to think hard.

Rivlin opposes Regulation Law

President Rivlin fears Regulation Law will cause Israel to be seen as 'apartheid state,' opposes right-wing lawmaking attempts.

President Rivlin meets with Belgian Prime Minister Michel

Rivlin: 'ISIS graduates flooding Europe'; Michel: 'Fight for security is fight to strengthen freedom'

Crisis with Mexico ends after President Rivlin issues apology

Mexican President accepts apology of President Rivlin, ending crisis in relations between the two nations.

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert requests pardon

Former Prime Minister Ehud Olmert, currently serving 27-month prison sentence for corruption, requests pardon from President Rivlin.

PM: Ties with Mexico are stronger than any passing disagreement

PM Netanyahu downplays Mexico spat over tweet praising President Trump for US-Mexico border wall.

Rivlin to try to resolve tensions with Mexico

President Rivlin to speak with his Mexican counterpart in a bid to resolve tensions over Netanyahu’s alleged support of border wall.

'Erez had a tremendous heart and was always giving'

President Rivlin visits family of police officer killed in ramming attack last week; says nation looks up to victim as role model.

Rivlin: Internal divisions a grave threat to Israel's security

President praises opening of national security discussion to the public, warns internal divisions threaten security as much as enemies.

Rivlin congratulates President Trump on inauguration

Israeli President Rivlin sends letter of congratulations to new US President Trump.

President Rivlin released from hospital

The President has returned to his residence this morning after 24 hours in Shaare Zedek Medical Center.

President Rivlin to undergo pacemaker implantation

President Rivlin will undergo pacemaker implantation procedure at the end of the week.

Polish president sends regards to 'Polish Mothers' in Israel

Polish president Andrzej Duda attended a festive dinner in his honor hosted by Israeli President Reuven Rivlin.

President Rivlin meets with Ambassador Shapiro for last time

President meets with outgoing US ambassador for the final time before he steps down this week as US administration changes.

'We will always remember your support'

President Rivlin meets with Sierra Leone President Koroma in Jerusalem. Koroma thanks Israel for support during Ebola outbreak.

'I know we lost an excellent officer'

President Rivlin visited the bereaved families of Erez Orbach and Shir Hajaj, murdered in Sunday's terrorist attack at Armon Hanatziv.