Isaac Herzog

A First:

Israel's President Herzog to make historic Bahrain visit

In a historic first, President Isaac Herzog will make a State Visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain at the invitation of the King of Bahrain.

Herzog to new Knesset: Israelis exhausted from infighting

President tells incoming Knesset: 'The people of Israel just want you to work for them.'

Reform Movement dedicates new plaza at Taube Family campus

200 Jewish leaders gather in Jerusalem to honor Reform Jewish life, dedicate plaza at Taube Family Campus.

Herzog announces Netanyahu will be given mandate to form gov't

President Herzog completes consultations with Knesset factions, announces plans to task Netanyahu with forming a new government.

President to Ben-Gvir:

'You have an image that causes concern in many places'

President Herzog meets Otzma Yehudit leader. Ben Gvir: 'When the world hears my positions they will understand.'

Haredi party to Herzog: Task Netanyahu with forming a government

Representatives of United Torah Judaism party recommend Pres. Isaac Herzog task MK Benjamin Netanyahu with forming the next government.

Hot mic:

Pres. Herzog warns Shas party about Ben-Gvir

President heard warning Shas reps Temple Mount issue, partnership with Otzma Yehudit leader could be problematic.

Herzog to Cyprus' Pres.:

'Your power emanates from your deep courage'

President Isaac Herzog awards Israel's highest civil honor to Cyprus' President Nicos Anastasiades.

Pres. Herzog begins process of choosing next PM

Knesset parties begin meeting president to make recommendations for PM. MK Regev: 'We had a PM who didn't visit the Kotel even once.'

Herzog: I'm not pushing for any particular government'

Final results of Knesset election given to President Herzog, who pushes back on report he tried to forge national unity coalition.

Split in the left:

64 MKs will recommend Netanyahu, only 28 will recommend Lapid

National Unity, Yisrael Beytenu, Hadash-Ta'al will not recommend anyone. Netanyahu will be recommended by all right-wing parties.

Tomorrow:

President Herzog will hear recommendations for Prime Minister

President Isaac Herzog to begin consultations with all parliamentary groups elected to the Twenty-Fifth Knesset

Herzog responds to group photo that sparked Arab outrage

Group photo at climate change conference in Egypt sparks Arab backlash online, amid accusations Tunisia has normalized ties with Israel.

Report:

Herzog makes bid to prevent formation of right-wing government

After right-wing bloc wins Knesset election, president calls on center-left leaders to help form unity government. Both refuse

Video of Herzog and Tunisian PM angers Arab users on Twitter

Twitter users denounce "normalization with occupation" after video shows Herzog and Tunisian PM talking at climate conference in Egypt.

President Isaac Herzog inaugurates 1st Israeli pavilion at COP27

President Herzog leads Israeli delegation at major climate summit in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt.

UN Climate Conference

President Herzog meets UAE president in Sharm el-Sheikh

President Isaac Herzog meets with United Arab Emirates President HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed at UN climate change conference.

President Herzog leaves for UN climate change summit in Egypt

'This an historic event in humanity’s extremely important battle to save Planet Earth’s climate.'

Pres. to meet party reps on formation of govt. this week

Leaders of factions which made it into the 25th Knesset invited to President's Residence starting Wednesday to make recommendations for PM.

Pres. Herzog to begin preparing to assign task of forming govt.

Election results to be given to Israel's president on Tuesday, after which he will hold consultations with the elected parties.

Honor the election results, whatever the outcome

It’s part and parcel of being a civilized society.

President Herzog urges Israelis to vote as he casts his ballot

'Voting makes a difference without a shadow of a doubt. Anyone who thinks that his or her vote doesn’t matter is wrong.'

Herzog:

US Jewish leaders must respect results of Israel's election

Israeli President addresses Jewish Federations of North America’s General Assembly in Chicago.

Herzog receives credentials of ambassadors of 6 nations

President Herzog receives credentials of new ambassadors of Moldova, Ghana, Zimbabwe, New Zealand, Mongolia, and for the first time, Palau,

President Herzog calms US fears over upcoming Israeli elections

Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with US officials to address concerns about an extremist government forming from the upcoming elections.

Herzog:

'I’m extremely pleased to see reaction to Kanye West's comments'

President Herzog to CNN: History teaches us that usually it starts with hating Jews.

Herzog to CNN:

'Limitations on supplying Ukraine with air defense systems'

President Isaac Herzog: There are secrets that we can’t deliver. But wherever we can help, we’re trying to help Ukraine.

Watch: President Herzog meets President Biden

US President Joe Biden hosts Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House in Washington.

'Proud to stand with Israel'

Herzog invited to address Congress for Israel's 75th anniversary

Pelosi and Schumer invited Herzog to address joint meeting of Congress as Israel prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding.

Herzog in Washington:

'Civilians in Ukraine are being killed from Iranian weapons'

President Herzog participates in event in Washington, presents evidence that Iranian-manufactured UAVs were used in Ukraine.

Blinken to Herzog:

'We are standing together against threats'

President Isaac Herzog meets US Secretary of State Antony Blinken as part of his visit to Washington.

In Washington

Pres. Herzog to present proof Iranian UAVs used against Ukraine

Israeli President to present US officials with photos showing Iranian drones being used in Russia's war against Ukraine/

President Herzog: We need collaborations to combat antisemitism

President Herzog laments rise of antisemitism in meeting with CAM advisory board.

Pres. Herzog invited to meet Pres. Biden in Washington

Israeli President to depart tonight at the invitation of US President Joe Biden to hold official visit at the White House.

Presidents Herzog and Biden to meet in Washington

At President Joe Biden's invitation, President Isaac Herzog will travel to the United States for an official visit

Watch:

Chief Rabbi hosts President Herzog in his sukkah

The Chief Rabbi of Israel, Rabbi David Lau, hosted President Isaac Herzog in his sukkah with a delegation from the Echad l’Echad Foundation.

Pres. Herzog:

'On Fast of Gedaliah, remember where baseless hatred leads'

Israeli President hosts traditional Selichot prayers at official residence, warns of dangers of overly heated election campaigns.

PA Chair. Abbas wishes President Herzog a happy new year

Palestinian Authority Chairman Mahmoud Abbas calls President Isaac Herzog to wish him a happy new year on the occasion of Rosh HaShanah

President Herzog:

'Let us help each other to be inscribed in the Book of Life'

In honor of Rosh Hashanah, President Isaac Herzog has released a festive greeting to Jewish communities around the world.

Herzog on Munich Massacre anniversary: A global disaster

Israeli President: The same dark hatred sparked the Munich Massacre 50 years ago as the murder of Shulamit Rachel Ovadia yesterday.

President Herzog:

'I'll work to promote a broad unity government at any price'

Herzog still believes that the broader the government, the more stable it will be.

Pres. Herzog to leave for Queen's funeral on Sunday

Israeli Pres. Herzog will spend two days in the UK, attending Queen Elizabeth II's funeral and expressing condolences to the British people.

Pres. Herzog, UAE embassy celebrate 2 years of Abraham Accords

Israeli Pres., UAE Foreign Minister attend event celebrating 2-year anniversary of signing of the Abraham Accords.

Top UAE officials visit President's Residence in Jerusalem

'Ten or twenty years ago, no one could have imagined such a vision of peaceful cooperation or foreseen these festivities.'

Pres. Herzog:

Rabbi Sacks' legacy will change the dialogue in the Jewish world

Government officials, Jewish communal figures, and religious leaders gather to reflect on the moral teachings of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.

Pres. Herzog hosts event in memory of Rabbi Jonathan Sacks

2nd annual Sacks Conversation, in memory of former British Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks, held at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem

Pres. Herzog to attend funeral of Queen Elizabeth II

Israeli President to represent Jewish State at funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, express condolences to royal family, British people.

Herzog at WHO Committee

'Time to end World Health Assembly's anti-Israel bias'

President Isaac Herzog opens the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for Europe.

Herzog:

'What these scholars have done will change our lives'

President Herzog hosts announcement of recipients of Israel Science Foundation’s Breakthrough Research Grants at the President’s Residence.

Israeli President signs condolence book for Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth's reign was 'momentous and historic, and she was an icon of morality and stability,' Pres. Herzog says.

This activist associates Bergen-Belsen with life

At Bergen-Belsen, Menachem Rosensaft, an activist born in DP camp commemorates loss and life.

Germany:

President Herzog visits camp his father helped liberate

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier accompanies Israel's President to Bergen-Belsen Concentration Camp

Pres. Herzog:

'Inconceivable' that Iran have weapons of mass destruction

'We must continue cultivating Israel-Germany partnership for the benefit of all of humanity,' Pres. Herzog says during Bundestag speech.

Herzog: All semblance of humanity lost in Munich Massacre

Israel's President addresses official memorial marking 50 years since the massacre of 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

Herzog at dinner in Berlin:

'We are working for the sake of the future'

President and First Lady attend state dinner hosted by German President at Schloss Bellevue presidential palace in Berlin.

Herzog departs for Germany:

'Every visit carries with it tremendous personal weight'

President Herzog and First Lady will participate in 50th anniversary memorial for massacre of Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics.

50th anniversary:

Prez. Herzog to visit Germany for Munich Massacre memorial

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier invites Israel's Pres, for a state visit, during which they will mark 50 years since the Munich Massacre

German govt. to compensate families of Munich Massacre victims

Agreement reached on historical inquiry into the murder of Israeli athletes by terrorists at the 1972 Olympic games.

Herzog reenacts historic Herzl balcony photo in Basel

Israel's President follows family tradition during celebration of 125th anniversary of the first Zionist Congress.

Pres. Herzog in Switzerland:

'Iran's behavior cannot be met with silence'

'Switzerland is strategically positioned, IAEA's independence is critical,' Israel's Pres. Herzog tells Switzerland's Pres. Cassis.