Reuven Rivlin

Rivlin: India is an important ally

President Rivlin departs on a state visit to the Republic of India, where he will open an agro-tech conference with his local counterpart.

Israeli leaders eulogize Leonard Cohen

President Rivlin, PM Netanyahu eulogized Canadian Jewish singer who performed for soldiers during the Yom Kippur War.

Rivlin meets with Russian PM in Jerusalem

President Reuven Rivlin this morning (Thursday) held a working meeting at his residence with Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev.

President Rivlin welcomes 5 new ambassadors

President Rivlin receives the diplomatic credentials of new Ambassadors from Belgium, Latvia, Switzerland, Greece, & Finland

Rivlin thanks Italy for 'commitment to truth'

'We are experiencing a period of unprecedented friendship and brotherhood between Israel and Italy.'

Bedouin family: We will continue to serve Israel

President Rivlin visited the home of Bedouin boy killed by Egyptian fire, says no difference between Bedouin child and Jewish child.

Rivlin: More must be done to fight cancer

President Rivlin spoke at an event of the Israel Cancer Association,praising Israel's strides but saying more must be done against cancer.

Rivlin: How can anyone doubt connection between us and Jerusalem

At open house President Rivlin questions how anybody could doubt the connection between the Jews and Jerusalem.

Thousands of Israelis make pilgrimage to President's sukkah

President Rivlin opened his sukkah to the public today, this year highlighting products manufactured in Israel.

Bennett:

'I don't get why people lined up to shake Abbas's hand'

Jewish Home chairman surprised to see so many senior Israeli officials standing in line to shake hands with PA chairman at Peres funeral.

Happy New Year (Shana Tova) from President Rivlin

President Rivlin wishes Shana Tova to Jews, Israelis, and the entire world, says Israel is 'brave and determined.'

Watch: Netanyahu, Rivlin shake hands with PA chairman

Israeli Prime Minister and President both shake hands with PA chairman at the funeral of former President Shimon Peres.

Debate looms over Ukraine's Holocaust memorial event

Senior state historian in Ukraine accuses Rivlin of repeating a Soviet "myth" about Ukrainians' complicity in the Holocaust.

Rivlin stokes Ukrainian debate over Holocaust complicity

President Reuven Rivlin's accusations of Ukrainian Holocaust complicity cause uproar among Ukrainian nationalists.

Rivlin returns to Israel ahead of Peres funeral

President Reuven Rivlin and his wife, Nechama, place a flower on Peres's statue at the Presidential Residence.

Rivlin addresses Ukraine Parliament 75 years after Babi Yar

President Rivlin: 'We must not play a part in the sin of forgetting or denial. Leaders who support anti-Semitic ideas won't be welcomed.'

Israel's president to take questions on Twitter

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin to hold a question-and-answer session on his English and Hebrew Twitter accounts.

Rivlin: Help wounded soldier from Ofra

President Rivlin tells representatives of Samaria town in danger of demolition 'the government must deal with town's status urgently.'

Rivlin meets daughter of Mayor who saved Jews in the Holocaust

President Rivlin meets the daughter of Greek Mayor who saved the entire local Jewish community of island of Zakynthos during the Holocaust.

President hints that Prime Minister's tenure should be limited

President Rivlin said in a Knesset Channel interview that 'the Knesset was right to limit the president's tenure to seven years.'

'You work day and night to protect us'

President Reuven Rivlin visits base of elite police counter-terrorism unit, praises their vigilance and dedication.

Rivlin criticizes nationalist rapper Hatzel

President Reuven Rivlin blasts the "incitement" of the famous rapper who announced that he would join the Likud.

'He gave the best years of his life to the State'

Rivlin, on Benyamin Ben-Eliezer: 'We recall his love of this country, his dedication to its security and everything he gave to it.'

Rivlin sends letter of condolence to Italian counterpart

"Our thoughts are with you and the people of Italy at this very difficult time," Rivlin writes Italian counterpart following earthquake.

Rivlin to Yarden Gerbi: You are our champion

Israeli President phones Israeli judoka who won Israel's first medal at the Olympic Games in Rio.

Convicted former president: 'I have no energy to fight'

Former president Moshe Katzav has decided not to appeal the Parole Board's sentence. "I do not want to prove my innocence"

Pictures: President Rivlin visits new IDF draftees

On the day of IDF August draft, President Reuven Rivlin pays the fresh recruits a visit to offer them encouragement for their new journey.

2016 Olympics: Israel's largest-ever delegation ready for Rio

Israeli delegation set to compete in Rio de Janeiro Olympics beginning Friday, hoping to bring home some medals after missing out in 2012.

Swearing-in ceremony for Supreme Rabbinical Court - in pictures

Nine new Supreme Rabbinical Court judges sworn-in Sunday at Presidential Residence in Jerusalem.

Doctors confirm President Rivlin is in excellent condition

President Reuven Ruvlin undergoes routine medical checkup. Doctors say he is in excellent condition, should stay fit and watch food intake.

Few MKs show up for Knesset's Lebanon war memorial

Knesset event commemorating Second Lebanon War includes President, dignitaries, soldiers, bereaved families. Only the MKs skipped out.

Rivlin: Paraguay is a true friend of Israel

President Reuven Rivlin welcomes Paraguayan counterpart making the first state visit by a president of Paraguay to Israel.

President Rivlin sends condolence letter to French president

President Reuven Rivlin declares solidarity with France following latest terror attack.

Rivlin to Muslim leaders: Stop the next murder

President Rivlin hosts Muslim leaders for iftar dinner, urges Palestinian leadership to stop the next terrorist attack.

Israeli presidents past and present bid farewell to Elie Wiesel

'Hero of the Jewish people, giant of humanity'; President Rivlin, Shimon Peres, pay tribute to Elie Wiesel.

Rivlin: We're committed to relations with the United States

President Reuven Rivlin speaks at Fourth of July celebration at the home of Ambassador Dan Shapiro.

UN Ambassador: 'Abbas revealed his true colors'

Danny Danon denounces PA President Mahmoud Abbas for refusing to meet with President Rivlin.

EU-backed Rivlin-Abbas meeting fails to materialize

EU plan for Reuven Rivlin, Mahmoud Abbas fails when Abbas refuses to talk without 'preparation.'

Abbas: Israel is committing mass-murder

Palestinian Authority president blasts Israel's 'occupation' as 'genocidal' during speech to European Union parliament.

Abbas refuses to meet Rivlin

Palestinian Authority president refuses European Union-brokered meeting with Israeli president

Rivlin: French initiative suffers from 'fundamental faults'

President Rivlin speaks to European Parliament, says the current conditions are not right for peace talks.

Belgian church bells chime Israeli anthem for President Rivlin

Belgian Catholic church plays Hatikvah in honor of a visit by the president of the Jewish state.

EU to offer 'unprecedented package' to induce peace deal

In first official EU visit at president, Reuven Rivlin says Israel-EU relations should continue independently of conflict with Palestinians.

Erekat blasts Rivlin for visiting 'illegal settlements'

PLO Secretary-General blasts President Rivlin's tour of the Binyamin region.

Rivlin: I told Obama two-state solution is 'irrelevant'

Israeli President recounts conversation with Obama at the White House, during tour of Samaria's Binyamin Region.

Netanyahu promises not to redivide Jerusalem

In Jerusalem Day ceremony PM vows 'never to return to reality of a torn city' and urges peace talks - even as Abbas demands division.

Samaria medical center to 'build bridges of trust'

Ariel University school of Health Sciences to sponsor Jewish-Palestinian center; move hailed by President Rivlin, Education Min. Bennett.

Rivlin celebrates Jordan as Israel’s ‘proud partner’

President Rivlin marks Jordanian Independence Day by addressing reception hosted by Jordan's Ambassador to Israel.

'Tell us a new story of ourselves on every page'

President Reuven Rivlin speaks about the life-saving qualities of a good story in opening remarks to Writers' Festival.

Rivlin tells German MPs: Criticise, don't delegitimize

Rivlin makes clear that there is a line between constructive criticism and anti-Semitic delegitimization in meeting with German delegation.

Rivlin to French PM: Only direct negotiations will bring peace

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin rejects idea of French-brokered talks in meeting with French PM.

Rivlin is 'greatly saddened' by Ya'alon's departure

President says resignation is 'understandable, even appropriate,' but hopes outgoing minister will 'soon return to serve.'

Rivlin wants stronger ties with Africa

President Rivlin meets with Ivory Coast FM, declares that Israel aims to obtain observer status in the African Union.

President Rivlin welcomes Israel Bond representatives

Rivlin hosts delegation of 140 representatives in celebration of the organization’s 65th anniversary.

Independence Day in Jerusalem

President Rivlin hosts opening of Thursday's Independence Day festivities with Prime Minister, Defense Minister, and IDF Chief of Staff.

President Rivlin: We must keep up our hope

President Reuven Rivlin offers special message to friends of Israel around the world on Israel's 68th Independence Day.

'The Promised Land is also a dream, a responsibility'

President Reuven Rivlin welcomes MLK III and Unsung Heroes award recipients in special ceremony Sunday.

Disgraced ex-president Katsav submits clemency request

Convicted rapist, ex-President Moshe Katsav, submits request for early release to President's Office.

President Rivlin hosts French Jews, Muslims and Christians

Israeli President receives standing ovation from French delegation, laments anti-Semitism but hails French Jews' courage.

Katzav's wife met with Rivlin twice

Gila Katzav, wife of former president, reportedly met twice with current President Reuven Rivlin to discuss a pardon for her husband.