Isaac Herzog

Herzog to Argentine President:

'Many Israelis cheered for the Argentinian national team'

President Isaac Herzog phones President Alberto Fernández of Argentina, congratulates him on Argentina's victory at the World Cup.

Pres. Herzog lights 4th Hanukkah candle at Moroccan synagogue

President: lights candles at synagogue named after his grandfather, Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog.

President Herzog:

'Many Jews are questioning their ties to post-election Israel'

Israel's president sends world Jewry Hanukkah message, noting anxiety ahead of formation of new Israeli government.

President Herzog lights Hanukkah candles, hosts World Cup party

President Isaac Herzog lights the first Hanukkah candle and hosts a World Cup Final watching party

President Herzog gives Netanyahu 10 more days to form government

Israel's president grants Netanyahu a ten-day extension to complete coalition talks and present a new government.

Netanyahu officially asks for extension to form government

In letter, PM-designate says he has reached agreements with some parties, needs more time for others.

Netanyahu to ask for more time to form government

President to ask PM-designate about progress in coalition negotiations, why agreements with haredi parties delayed.

Labor leader to Pres. Herzog:

Don't give Netanyahu another 14 days

'Netanyahu seeks to deal severe blow to democratic nature of the State,' MK Merav Michaeli alleges.

Justice Minister to president: Don't extend Netanyahu's mandate

Gideon Sa'ar, Justice Minister and former Likud lawmaker, presses President Herzog not to grant Netanyahu extension to form government.

UAE Pres. to Herzog: Abraham Accords achieving their goals

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan meets Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Abu Dhabi.

Watch: Bahraini protesters to Herzog - 'You're not welcome'

The visit of Israel's President was met with heavy protests as Iranian-backed groups called for Herzog's removal from the Gulf kingdom.

Herzog lands in Abu Dhabi, received by UAE Foreign Minister

President Isaac Herzog lands in Abu Dhabi and is received by UAE Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan

Herzog:

'Abraham Accords unleashed energy between Israel, Arab world'

President Isaac Herzog participates in economic forum held at the Bahrain Economic Development Board.

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A First: Israeli anthem played in Bahrain royal palace

Bahrain military orchestra performs 'Hatikva' in honor of President Herzog's visit to the Gulf state.

Pres. Herzog's gift to Bahraini King: A silver mezuzah

Israeli President received at Al-Qudaibiya Palace in first visit by an Israeli Head of State to Bahrain.

Pres. Herzog writes column in Bahraini press

Ahead of historic 1st visit by an Israeli head of state tp Bahrain, Herzog extols deepening relationship, cooperation between the countries.

Herzog leaves for historic visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain

President Isaac Herzog departs for a State Visit to the Kingdom of Bahrain - the first by an Israeli president

Threats on Herzog's life ahead of his visit to Bahrain

Security officials recognize unusual protest online against President Herzog's visit to Bahrain next week.

Latvian President makes first official visit to Israel

Pres. Herzog welcomes Pres. Egils Levits of the Republic of Latvia, emphasizing shared values, promises work on dual-nationality agreement.

Pres. Zelenskyy offers condolences after Jerusalem bombings

In phone conversation with Pres. Herzog, two leaders stress mutual concern for citizens' welfare.

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.

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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

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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.