Reuven Rivlin

Rivlin: Terror won't win

Israeli President Ruvi Rivlin says terror won't win, looks forward to continued Israel-Georgia cooperation.

Rivlin: terrorism won't break us

President says Israel working tirelessly to combat terrorism, and that today's ramming attack will not break the spirit of Israelis.

Rivlin opposes meetings with European far-right parties

President Reuven Rivlin says he will "never condone" Israeli representatives meeting with representatives of the European far right.

President Rivlin calls for mutual respect in New Year message

In a recorded greeting marking the civil New Year, President Reuven Rivlin issued a call for 2017 to be a year of “mutual respect".

President: Judea & Samaria residents descendants of Macabees

President Rivlin lights third light Chanukah with the students and teachers of Beit El Yeshiva in wake of anti-Israel UN resolution.

The President's answer to the Security Council

President Reuven Rivlin lights Hanukkah candles at Beit El after UN Security Council resolution calls town illegal.

Rivlin: UN resolution is 'shameful, grave, unfortunate'

President Ruby Rivlin condemns UN vote, says no replacement for direct negotiations.

Rivlin sends condolences to the Elyakim family

President Rivlin publicized his condolences after the body of Dalia Elyakim, murdered in the attack in Berlin, was identified.

New Turkish ambassador hopes to enhance relations

Kemal Okam, Turkey's first ambassador to Israel since 2010, presents his credentials to President Reuven Rivlin.

Rivlin to Jewish journalists:

'Be the eyes and ears of the community'

President Reuven Rivlin address summit of Jewish publishers and writers, calls for joint effort to fight anti-Semitism around the world.

Rivlin says he supports status quo on religious issues

President Rivlin clarified yesterday's statements, saying he favors maintaining status quo and giving expression to every community's needs.

Rivlin actively works to stop Muezzin Law

In an unusual move for a president, Rivlin takes active steps to ensure Muezzin Law does not pass preliminary reading.

President hosts interfaith meeting on Muezzin issue

President Rivlin hosts a meeting between Jewish and Muslim leaders. “We can come to a solution without a new law.”

Rivlin thanks Erdogan for firefighting assistance

President Rivlin speaks with Turkish counterpart, thanks him for his country's assistance during the recent wave of fires.

President Rivlin visits scene of terror at Mumbai Chabad House

President Rivlin attends memorial for the victims of the Mumbai terror attacks.

Rivlin: We have to comply with the Supreme Court

Rivlin on Amona: “If we do not understand that we have to follow Supreme Court rulings, we will have lawlessness.”

Rivlin to visit Mumbai Chabad

Rivlin to visit Mumbai Chabad house and light memorial candle in memory of murdered emissaries.

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 congratulated Donald Trump on his election

President Rivlin congratulated Donald Trump on his election and said Israel is America's greatest ally.

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.

President Rivlin visits Chief Rabbis in their sukkahs

Rabbis discuss politics and halacha in the sukkah with President Rivlin.

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.

Watch: President visits former president in hospital

Former president Peres remains in critical condition at the Sheba Medical Center. President Rivlin calls him 'a true hero for Israel'.

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.'

President Rivlin hosts delegation of senior WJC leadership

President Reuven Rivlin today (Monday) hosted a delegation of the senior leadership of the World Jewish Congress (WJC).

'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.

President Reuven Rivlin visits Gaza border

President Rivlin reviewed military operations in the Southern Command, and thanked the soldiers for their 'sophistication and power.'

President Rivlin welcomes new Israelis

'I know the decision to make Aliyah is not easy, leaving behind family and friends. But we are all here to support you and help you.'

President marks Tisha B'Av with a Torah study session

In the run-up the Jews' most tragic day of mourning, President Reuven Rivlin finds solace and unity in Torah study.

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.

Prime Minister, President honor Jabotinsky at memorial ceremony

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu described the vision of a "State of Israel, as a guardian of the free world against radical Islam."

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.

'You are a true Israeli hero'

Yonatan Levin, critically wounded in 2nd Lebanon war, meets President Rivlin at his residence; 'You're a symbol of Israel's just struggles'.

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.