Reuven Rivlin

Will Israel Send a Man to the Moon?

Israeli nonprofit SpaceIL becomes the first organization to advance in a unique Google contest promoting space travel.

Indian President to Make First Ever Visit to Israel

History is to be made in a key Israeli alliance next week, as Pranab Mukherjee becomes first Indian president to visit the Jewish state.

Rivlin: We Are Facing Daily, Ongoing Struggle against Terror

President responds to Jerusalem terror attack; demands 'determination' and 'inner fortitude' to return security to Israel.

Nationalist Activists Demand Rivlin Apologize

Top activists approach presidential car, shout at Rivlin for saying 'my people chose terror.' Ben-Gvir: 'he can be president of Ramallah.'

Rivlin: The Heart Breaks Over the Cruelty and Hatred

President Reuven Rivlin responds to deadly attack near Itamar, calls for a continued fight against terrorism.

President Rivlin 'Escaped Demon Monkeys'

Has Israel's president become addicted to Temple Run - or was he punked by a Twitter hacker?

China Tells Rivlin: We Stood Together Under Fascism

President takes part in China National Day celebrations with Chinese ambassador, praising rapidly growing ties and recalling World War II.

President Rivlin to Host 'Open Sukkah' for Israeli Public

President Reuven Rivlin decorated his Sukkah on Thursday, with the help of some friends - and invited everyone in Israel to come celebrate.

Rivlin: Our Hold on Jerusalem Can't be Undermined

President hosts annual Selichot service, warns of hostile elements trying to deteriorate the situation in the capital.

Rivlin Tells Victim's Family: We'll Get Tough on Rock Throwers

President Reuven Rivlin paid a condolence call to the family of Alexander Levlovitz (64), who was killed on the eve of Rosh Hashanah.

Rivlin: 'Terror is Terror' - Against Jews or Christians

Hosting Christian leaders, Rivlin urges Israel to 'act firmly' after rock attacks, draws parallels to attacks on Christian sites.

Terror in the capital

Furious Jerusalemites Protest Lethal Rock Attack

Over 100 residents take to streets at site of lethal Arab attack that murdered local. Bereaved son: 'that rock changed the path of my life.'

Watch: President Rivlin Sends English Rosh Hashana Greeting

Israel's President offers Jews around the world a sweet new year, calling on them to work together to make Israel stronger.

Rivlin: 'Settlement' Labeling Will Undermine Peace

President holds work meetings with European Council President Donalad Tusk and Lithuanian Prime Minister Algridas Butkevicius.

Italy's Jewish Leaders Pressure Rivlin to Block New Envoy

Haaretz claims Rome's chief rabbi and community head say Fiamma Nirenstein's identification with Right could harm Israeli-Italian relations.

'Rivka Didn't Bow to Pope' – the True Story

Heroic tale of haredi woman in presidential entourage who refused to bow to pope was a little overstated.

In Vatican, Rivlin Hails 'Shared Roots' of Judaism, Christianity

Israel President presents Pope Francis with copy of ancient stone tablet bearing earliest-known inscription of 'House of David.'

Amid Strained Ties, Rivlin Leaves on First Trip to Vatican

Hailing Pope Francis as a 'true friend of Israel and of the Jewish people,' President sets off for first official visit to Vatican.

Watch: President Sings 'Jerusalem of Gold' with Kids in Samaria

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin chose to open the new school year yesterday at an elementary school in Peduel, Samaria.

Rivlin: Samaria is 'Link Between Biblical Israel and Today'

President Reuven Rivlin declares 'Jerusalem and Tel Aviv are here' at elementary school opening in Samarian community of Peduel.

Pres. Rivlin Cited for "Soft-Left" Speech to Foreign Diplomats

In pre-Rosh HaShanah greetings to diplomats from 100 countries, Rivlin says Israel – not enemies – can make 'painful concessions.'

Nothing to fear?

President Says Enemy, Like Bees, Creates Sweetness

In metaphor to Jewish-Arab relations, Rivlin explains that bees are feared, too, but they produce honey.

Rivlin Vows to Protect Christians in Visit with Local Leaders

'Israel, as a Jewish and democratic state [...] holds dear its responsibility to protect, the freedom and safety of all faiths in Israel.'

President: Give New Police Commissioner A Chance

Despite backlash over Gal Hirsch's war record, Rivlin urges Israeli public to give their support to a man whose 'success is our success.'

Rivlin: Our Right to Judea and Samaria is a Basic Fact

Israeli President defends Israel's rights to Biblical heartland as 'fact' - not 'political debate.'

'The US-Israel Relationship Has Known Ups and Downs'

President Reuven Rivlin meets with Republican congressmen ahead of vote on Iran deal.

Hundreds Gather for Unity Rally Outside President's Residence

Hundreds gather with a message of unity for President Reuven Rivlin who received threats after denouncing Jewish extremists.

Rivlin: Iran Deal 'Not a Disaster'

President remains unconcerned over Iran deal, says it could provide an opportunity for change in regime. What worries him? Peace talks.

Rivlin: 'Worried' About Netanyahu's Relationship With US

Prime Minister Netanyahu is not handling the dispute on the Iran nuclear deal well, President Reuven Rivlin said.

President Rivlin: No Need for Alarm over US-Israel Disagreements

President Reuven Rivlin meets Democratic delegation, says he is sure US-Israeli alliance will withstand row over Iran deal.

Visiting Firebomb Victim, Rivlin Vows to 'Eradicate' Terrorism

In visit to Israeli woman severely wounded by Palestinian molotov cocktail, President says 'eradication of terrorism is a moral duty.'

'Rivlin Didn't Speak Out for My Murdered Baby'

While President Reuven Rivlin spoke loudly against the attack in Duma last week, he hasn't been as vocal in other cases, said Adva Biton.

Rivlin Turns to Israel Police Over Death Threats

Angry Facebook users threaten Israeli president over post expressing shame for Duma arson attack.

Rivlin: State Has Been Lax in Battling 'Jewish Terrorism'

President Reuven Rivlin reaches out to Arab media to condemn arson, calls 'Jewish terrorists' a 'significant danger' to the State of Israel.

Watch: 'Jews of All Stripes Can Unite Around the Torah'

Ex-MK Lipman talks to Arutz Sheva at presidential Tisha B'Av event bringing Orthodox and non-Orthodox together for joint Jewish learning.

Report: Netanyahu, Herzog Using President to 'Pass Notes'

Rumors continue to fly that Zionist Union will join Likud-led gov't, as Netanyahu and Herzog show cooperation in opposition to Iran deal.

Ten Years On, First Lady Rivlin Honors 'Heroes' of Gush Katif

'Netzarim just as Tel Aviv is the story of the Zionist settling of the land,' Rivlin says at special event.

Rivlin: Israel Making 'Every Effort' to Bring Mengistu Home

'This is a humanitarian issue; we expect those holding him to return him in good health,' President says, before naming Hamas as culprit.

Netanyahu Warns Iran's Goal is to 'Rule the World'

At 111-year memorial event to Theodor Herzl PM praises his 'living doctrine,' declares that 'Zionism has triumphed.'

Israel Remembers 67 Killed in Operation Protective Edge

The government on Monday held an official memorial service for the IDF soldiers killed during last year's Operation Protective Edge.

Rivlin Slams MK Who Blasted Arabs

MK Mazuz's statement to Arab MKs – 'We're doing you a favor by letting you be here' – was 'delusive,' says president.

Rivlin: Radicals Have Hijacked Ramadan

President Reuven Rivlin spoke Sunday with Arabic media on the relations between Arabs and Jews in Israel.

'My Son Just Wanted to Play Basketball'

President Reuven Rivlin pays condolence call to family of murdered Israeli Malachi Rosenfeld, hears of a caring, gifted young soul.

PM: 'British Schindler' Winton Will Be Remembered Forever

Netanyahu, Rivlin praise Winton who saved hundreds of Jewish children from the Nazis and served as 'an example to all humanity.'

Rivlin: US Jewish Students on 'Front Lines of Modern Battle'

Rivlin addresses Israeli and North American future leaders, and warns them of the anti-Semitism lurking under Israel criticism.

Rivlin: Palestinian Silence on Terror 'Louder Than Ever'

President Reuven Rivlin slams PA for silence over Ramadan 'month of terror' after wave of attacks strikes Israel.

Rivlin and the Bereaved Mother: The Story Gets Worse

New details emerge of angry exchange at the shiva between the president and family of Danny Gonen, who was slain by an Arab terrorist.

Interior Minister Personally Greets New Bnei Menashe Olim

Some 100 Bnei Menashe immigrants landed in Ben Gurion Thursday, where they were welcomed by Interior Minister Silvan Shalom.

Rivlin to UN: Israel Faces Unique Moral Dilemmas

President Reuven Rivlin notes he trusts the IDF completely to make the right decisions during conflict after damning UN report.

Rivlin: Many Will Carry Danny's Spirit in Their Hearts

President Rivlin pays condolence call to 'strong spirited' family of Danny Gonen, who was murdered in a terror attack on Friday.

Netanyahu: We Will Find the Terrorist Behind Binyamin Murder

Prime Minister, President condemn shooting attack in Binyamin region in which 25-year-old Danny Gonen was murdered.

Singer Slams Rivlin for 'Rejecting' Jewish Israelis

Popular singer Amir Benayoun blasts President Reuevn Rivlin for arrogance, racism and 'caring about everyone but the Jews.'

Our own Obama?

President Celebrates 'Beauty, Kindness and Mercy' of Islam

President Rivlin marks Jordanian Independence Day by speaking Arabic at Tel Aviv embassy, extolling 'rich world of Islam.'

Rivlin Tells Dempsey 'I Was Born in Jerusalem, Israel'

President references controversial Supreme Court ruling in meeting with top US general, who says security ties are an 'honor' for US.

Netanyahu: French Government Partially Owns Orange

Rivlin says French lack of condemnation 'worrying,' while Netanyahu says Israel bashing 'will not be forgiven.'

Canadian FM: Israel a Beacon of Light to the World

On first trip to Jewish state, Nicholson tells Rivlin he always wanted to visit Israel, notes threat to Israel is at everyone's doorstep.

Bereaved Family Demands: Return IDF Fallen Before Building Gaza

Familiy of Hadar Goldin, who with Oron Shaul died in Gaza and is held as bargaining chip, demand Rivlin stop lauding rehabilitation of Gaza.

Rivlin Has Become 'President of the Left'

With 72% approval rating, most support for Rivlin in his role as President is coming from Yesh Atid, Zionist Union and Meretz.

President Presses for New Arab City

Rivlin: Jews expect Arab condemnation of those within their community who align with the worst of our enemies.

Rivlin: Reconstructing Gaza in Israel's Interests

President Reuven Rivlin says the international community is responsible for ensuring Gaza is rehabilitated - by stopping rocket fire.