Reuven Rivlin

Daniel Shechtman Officially in Presidential Race

Nobel Laureate Shechtman garners significant public support, despite not declaring a political party.

Netanyahu in a Bind Over Presidential Election

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu can't figure out who to support for President: Reuven Rivlin, David Levy or perhaps Dalia Itzik?

Orbach: Israel Deserves a 'Presidential Mentsch'

Uri Orbach (Jewish Home), Minister for Elderly Affairs, said he would do everything he could to get Reuven Rivlin elected president.

Shalom Meets Netanyahu to Discuss Presidency

Minister Silvan Shalom reconsiders running for President, hold a “positive” meeting with Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu.

Netanyahu 'Desperate to Block Rivlin Presidency'

Analysts say Prime Minister wants election of a new president postponed by six months, to change election rules.

Liberman Shifting Presidential Support From Shalom

If sex-scandal embroiled minister pulls from presidential race, Liberman reportedly will back Dalia Itzik to block Rivlin.

Legendary Unit 101 Commander Passes Away

Meir Har-Tzion, first commander of special forces unit from foundation of state, passes at age 80.

Report: Netanyahu May Extend Peres's Presidency

If true, Peres to serve an additional year; presidential elections would then be handed to the people in 2015.

Liberman: Netanyahu and I Choose Landau for President

Foreign Minister says he and Netanyahu back Landau – not Rivlin – as the next president of Israel.

Hadassah Protest March Heads toward Finance Office

Hadassah Medical Center workers continue protest over budget crisis and pay cut, MKs support workers at conference.

Rivlin Promises to Increase Mt. of Olives Security

Police do precious little to defend Jews who wish to visit the massive Jewish cemetery at the Mount of Olives, activists said.

Poll: Israelis Want Rivlin as President

Most Israelis would like to see MK Reuven Rivlin as Israel’s next president, finds new poll.

Rivlin: Ariel Sharon ‘A Jewish Hero’

Rivlin praises Sharon despite post-Disengagement rift. ‘He was first and foremost a Jew.’

Poll: Most Israelis Favor Second Term for Peres

63% of Israelis would prefer that Peres's term be extended, according to Channel 2 poll. If not, MK Reuven Rivlin is the leading candidate.

Rivlin: We Can’t Afford to Fight with America

Former Knesset speaker warns against open conflict with the US position on Iran.

Rivlin: I Pray We Won’t Uproot Graves Again

Former Knesset Speaker warns of ‘danger to the undivided land of Israel,’ expresses regret for uprooted graves.

Rivlin: Three Weeks and Ramadan Two Sides of the Same Coin

While you wouldn't necessarily think of it, former MK Reuven Rivlin says that Ramadan and the 'Three Weeks' have a lot in common

‘Lapid Taking Food from Children’s Plates’

MKs condemn, ridicule planned cut to child benefits.

MKs: We Should Decide on Gas Exports, Not PM and Lapid

MKs Shelly Yachimovich and Reuven Rivlin said they would file a petition with the High Court against the government's plan to export gas

Rivlin: Lieberman in Likud? Oy Vey

Lieberman’s ideology contradicts Likud’s platform, MK warns.

Rivlin: U.S. Criticism is Out of Line

MK: Kerry was wrong to condemn settlement legalization; lack of peace talks is not Israel’s fault.

'Governance Bill' Passes Preliminary Knesset Vote

A bill limiting the number of ministers to 19 passes preliminary Knesset vote, after being denounced by the opposition.

Rivlin: Obama’s Knesset Snub ‘Worrying’

Former Knesset speaker says President Obama’s speech venue choice sends message of mistrust.

PM Considering Yuval Steinitz for Knesset Speaker

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu is considering entering current Finance Minister Yuval Steinitz in the race for Speaker of the Knesset.

Edelstein Set to Replace Rivlin as Knesset Speaker

It seems final: Netanyahu prefers Yuli Edelstein over Reuven Rivlin, and may already have told Rivlin so.

PM: 'I Swear the Tree Planted in Ariel Will Never Be Uprooted'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu eulogized Ariel Mayor Ron Nachman, calling him 'a perfect example of a mayor, a builder of a city'

Rivlin: Israel Concerned About Hagel Nomination

Knesset Speaker says Israel is worried about Hagel "because of his statements in the past and his stance toward Israel."

Hero's Family Upset with Rivlin over Bennett Remark

Knesset Speaker criticized Naftali Bennett at memorial for Bennett's comrade, Emanuel Moreno.

Rivlin: Likud's Attack on Bennett Was Wrong

"The intensity of the criticism against Bennett raised him up a few levels," says Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin.

Rivlin Speaks at Third Inauguration of Yeshivat Neve Dekalim

Yeshivat Neve Dekalim, destroyed in expulsion from Sinai and demolished in 2005 “Disengagement”, has been rebuilt in Ashdod.

Rivlin: Lack of Trust has Become New Norm in Israeli Politics

Rivlin urges action as new report cites growing crisis of confidence between the public and elected officials.

Rivlin: Adopt Levy Report, Don't Publicly Announce It

Israel should adopt the Levy Report but it does not need to publicly announce that it is doing so, says Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin.

Rivlin: Obama Victory Would Make Things Difficult

Obama victory would mean ‘difficulties’ for Israelis in Judea and Samaria, Knesset Speaker warns.

Rivlin During Rabin Memorial: Oslo is Dead

If Yitzhak Rabin were here today, he would want to continue the debate on whether or not Oslo was a good idea, said Knesset speaker Rivlin

Lavrov: Israeli Arabs Will 'Save' Israel From Iranian Nukes

At a meeting with Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin, Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov dismissed Israeli fears of attack by Iran

Rivlin: Knesset to Decide on New Election Date Monday

The Knesset will most likely declare a date for new elections next Monday, Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin said.

Knesset Speaker: Expect Elections in Mid-February

MK Reuven Rivlin: Knesset should dissolve itself as soon as it convenes for winter term.

A 'shameful' omission

Obama has No Understanding of Mideast, Says Knesset Speaker:

Speaker Rivlin says Democrat platform's omission of Jerusalem as capital of Israel has "far reaching significance."

Justice Minister, Knesset Speaker at Rav Elyashiv's Shiva

Rivlin: Rav Elyashiv supported the first Tal Law, wanted enlistment dispute to be solved amicably.

Knesset Speaker Urges Hiring Hareidi Accountants and Lawyers

Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin has urged major accounting and legal firms to hire people from the hareidi-religious sector, Globes reported.

Rivlin: Settlements Guarantee our Existence

‘Settlements don’t threaten our existence, they guarantee it,’ Rivlin tells Peres. He sympathizes with Israeli Arabs over ‘demographobia.'

Ben-Ari Unapologetic: I Stood Up for the People of Israel

MK Ben-Ari does not regret ripping Christian Bible, and criticizes Rivlin and the ADL for their silence on similar issues.

Ben-Ari Criticized for Ripping Christian Bible

The Anti-Defamation League slams MK who ripped pages from Christian Bible sent to his Knesset office.

Knesset Speaker: UNHCR is Rotten

Speaker Rivlin tells EU Commission President UNHCR is "rotten morally and politically."

Rivlin: Shamir was 'an Unbreakable Rock'

Knesset Speaker eulogizes former prime minister, who will be buried later Monday.

Rivlin Disinvites Hungarian Counterpart

Laszlo Kover participated in ceremony honoring a fascist ideologue. He was to take part in a ceremony honoring Raoul Wallenberg in July.

Rivlin: We Cannot Ignore the Armenian Genocide

Knesset holds special discussion on the 1915 Armenian Genocide. Rivlin: This is not an accusation at the current Turkish government.

Rivlin: 'Lawmakers Must Guard Their Words!'

Knesset speaker Reuven Rivlin called on lawmakers to moderate their language and seek working solutions to Israel's illegal alien crisis

Rivlin Hosts Religious Zionists Rabbis at Knesset

Senior religious Zionist rabbis met with Likud ministers to lobby for the "regulation law" that would save Yesha's threatened communities

Netanyahu at Merkaz HaRav: "I Will Never Divide Jerusalem"

Emotional Netanyahu vows: "I know my roots. I will never give up any of Jerusalem". Rosh yeshiva reveals letters from PM's grandfather.

2012 Wolf Prizes Handed Out in Special Ceremony

Education Minister Gideon Sa'ar and Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin hand out Wolf Prize at the Knesset.

Comptroller Puts Defense Ministry in Crosshairs

In his final report, State Comptroller Micha Lindenstrauss gave defense and military officials one body blow after another

Rivlin: This Will Be the Current Knesset's Last Session

Knesset Speaker Reuven Rivlin at the opening of the Knesset’s summer session: Everyone agrees that we need elections.

Rivlin: Even Today They Seek Our Destruction

Knesset speaker Reuven Rivlin opened Memorial Day saying Israel must summon the 'courage of faith' of its fallen soldiers to survive

Rivlin: Not One Arab Wants to Hold Independence Ceremony Torch

They searched high and low, but organizers of Yom Ha'atzmaut ceremonies could not find even one Arab to light one of the torches .

Rivlin: We May Never Know All the Names

Knesset members on Thursday read out the names of victims of the Holocaust in a special ceremony

Young Likud Calls for Zoabi's Censure

Leaders from the Young Likud asked Speaker Reuven Rivlin to censure MK Hanin Zoabi and others who abuse their freedoms to harm the state.

Knesset Speaker to Russians: You're the Other Sheriff

Speaker Rivlin tells visiting Russian parliamentarians they share responsibility for world, along with the US.

Speaker Rivlin to US: Let In MK Ben Ari

Knesset Speaker in letter to US ambassador: reconsider decision not to let MK Michael Ben Ari enter the country because of 'terrorism.'

Likud MKs Urge Netanyahu to Implement Migron Agreement

Likud Knesset members visit Migron, called on Netanyahu to implement the agreement that has been reached regarding the community.