Isaac Herzog

Herzog welcomes five new ambassadors to Israel

President Isaac Herzog receives the credentials of the new ambassadors of Tanzania, Armenia, Austria, Singapore, and Kyrgyzstan.

President Herzog hosts Israeli delegation to the Deaflympics

Deaflympics to take place in May in Brazil, with Israeli delegation of deaf and hard-of-hearing athletes who have won medals.

President Herzog kicks off 2022 Israeli population census

Massive study of Israeli population, analyzing data from 700,000 Israelis from all sectors, launched Monday.

Erdogan speaks to Herzog, condemns recent attacks in Israel

President Herzog speaks to Turkish President, who sends condolences to families who lost loved ones in terror attacks.

President Isaac Herzog visits the Friends of Zion Museum

President visits the "Warrior" exhibition in memory of Border Police Officer Hadas Malka, meets 100 soldiers and trainees.

Pes. Herzog, First Lady visit families of terror victims

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog visit citizens wounded in recent terror attacks, families of those murdered in attacks.

King Abdullah condemns Bnei Brak shooting in meeting with Herzog

President Isaac Herzog received in official ceremony in historic meeting with Jordanian monarch in Amman,

President Herzog:

'Despicable terrorists once again shed the blood of innocents'

President after attack in Bnei Brak: I ask that you act sensitively and not distribute videos and messages that could harm the families.

Pres. Herzog to embark on historic visit to Jordan tomorrow

King Abdullah II invites Israeli President Isaac Herzog to visit him at the royal palace in Amman Jordan.

Pres. Herzog: 'Value of tourism immense, cannot be overstated'

Over 50 countries participate in tourism expo; Israel's Pres. Herzog urges taking tourism to 'new heights, even beyond pre-pandemic levels.'

Blinken to Herzog

'Normalization with Israel becoming the new normal'

Israel's President Isaac Herzog held a diplomatic meeting with U.S. Secretary of State, Antony Blinken today.

Herzog to Israeli doctors:

'You are the beautiful Israel at its finest'

To date, the field hospital in Ukraine has treated over 350 wounded or sick.

From Paris to Bnei Brak:

Herzog pays condolence visit to Kanievsky family

President Herzog returns from France and immediately pays condolence visit to family of Rabbi Chaim Kanievsky in Bnei Brak.

Herzog:

'Terror will not defeat us'

President Isaac Herzog speaks at memorial ceremony marking one decade since the Toulouse and Montauban terror attacks.

Herzog speaks with Macron about Rabbi Kanievsky's passing

Israeli president meets with Macron, discusses recent passing of senior haredi rabbi and visits Jewish school targeted in terrorist shooting

10yrs after Toulouse attack:

Macron to host Israeli Pres. for ten-year memorial ceremony

French presidential couple to host Israeli counterparts for memorial ceremony marking decade since terror attack at Toulouse Jewish school.

Purim surprise:

A visit and a gift for sick children at a Jerusalem hospital

In honor of Purim, President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog distribute Purim baskets to children hospitalized at Shaare Zedek.

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Istanbul's Jews receive Israeli Pres. Herzog with enthusiasm

"We've been waiting for this to happen for a long time," notes one local Jew after Herzog visited Istanbul's Neve Shalom synagogue.

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Turkey praises connection with the Jewish people

Turkey commemorates President Herzog’s visit, relates to recent tensions and defines new government as "an opportunity for a new page".

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Herzog greeted with singing at historic Istanbul synagogue

This is how the president was received at the Neve Shalom synagogue in Istanbul, which has experienced two murderous terrorist attacks.

Pres: Herzog in Turkey:

'I think of the 10-year-old who sees this message of hope'

President Isaac Herzog sums up his visit to Turkey at invitation of President Erdogan: 'We don't forget the past but look to the future.'

Herzog departs for Istanbul: 'We will meet the Jewish community'

President and first lady take off for Istanbul during official visit to Turkey. 'I thank Erdogan for his hospitality and warm welcome.'

Herzog's message to Turkey: 'Turn from evil and do good'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog writes a note quoting Psalms 34,15, during his visit to tomb of founder of Turkish republic.

Herzog leaves for Turkey in first state visit since 2008

Israel's president and First Lady depart for Turkey, in first state visit by senior Israeli official in 14 years.

'Diplomatic bullseye' - Israel to reset relations with Turkey?

With Herzog making the first high-profile visit to Turkey since 2008, revival of relations with Erdogan could mark a diplomatic victory.

Pres. Herzog to visit Turkey tomorrow

President Isaac Herzog and his wife will visit Turkey at invitation of President Erdogan in first visit by an Israeli leader in 15 years.

Pres. Herzog: Erase criminal records of cannabis users

President, Justice Minister Sa'ar seek to erase criminal record of all convicted of cannabis use or possession for personal consumption.

President Herzog to meet President Erdoğan in Turkey

At the invitation of President Erdoğan, President Isaac Herzog will make a state visit to the Republic of Turkey

President Herzog rips UK Jewish group for boycotting rightist MK

Israeli president gives rare public show of support for rightist MK Bezalel Smotrich, ripping leading UK Jewish group for boycotting him.

Pres. Herzog:

'Concerned about injury to innocent civilians'

President Isaac Herzog arrives in Greece, is welcomed with a state ceremony in Athens before holding meeting with the President of Greece

Israel's Pres. Herzog:

Climate change is 'full-fledged existential threat'

President Isaac Herzog urges 'Renewable Middle East' at Haaretz & Hebrew University Israel Climate Change Conference 2022.

President Herzog to visit Greece, Cyprus

Israeli president to meet Greek PM and president, leaders of Jewish community, followed by visit to Cyprus.

Herzog meets Erdogan's top adviser

Senior Turkish delegation visits Israel and is greeted by President Herzog, who is due to visit Turkey soon.

How Moshe saved Torah scrolls which survived extermination camps

Pres. Herzog attends inauguration of new Heichal Shlomo Museum in memory of Moshe Moskowitz, where a film about the operation was screened.

Erdogan:

'Herzog's visit will be good for Turkey-Israel relations'

Turkish President says Ankara welcomes the upcoming visit of Israel's President to Turkey.

Pelosi meets widow of Israeli poet she quoted

President Herzog hosts US House Speaker and invites widow of Israeli poet Ehud Manor whose poem Pelosi quoted in Congress.

Pres. Herzog embraces special soldiers after moving musical show

Special in Uniform Band sings for equality & acceptance at the inauguration of Brigadier General Orly Markman as Pres. of IDF appeals court.

Bedouin Arab city gets first auditorium

President Isaac Herzog participates in inauguration ceremony of a new auditorium in Rahat, meets members of Desert Stars charity.

President Herzog:

'We must protect public's trust in law enforcement at any cost'

Israel's president celebrates swearing-in of first female judge to head military court of appeals.

President Herzog:

Esther Pollard demonstrated power of determination, faith, love

President Isaac Herzog shares his condolences with Jonathan Pollard following the passing of his wife Esther.

President Herzog planning meeting with Erdoğan

Israel's President called the leader of Turkey to wish him a speedy recovery from COVID-19 - and to discuss plans for an in-person meeting.

Herzog congratulates Queen Elizabeth on Platinum Jubilee

President Isaac Herzog congratulates Elizabeth II on receiving her Platinum Jubilee today, for seventy years of public service.

UAE rabbi: Herzog's Emirates visit was historic and emotional

Rabbi Elie Abadie, Senior Rabbi of the Jewish Council of the Emirates, describes President Herzog's historic meeting with UAE Crown Prince.

Pres, Herzog visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog conclude historic visit to UAE with tour of magnificent Mosque.

Herzog opens Israel's national day at Dubai Expo

“I hope, and I believe, that more and more nations will soon follow the UAE’s lead and join the Abraham Accords,' says Herzog.

Herzog recites Kaddish over his mother in the UAE

Watch: President Herzog asks representatives of Jewish community to respond with “Amen” as he recites Kaddish over his mother.

During Herzog's visit

Houthis fire ballistic missile towards UAE

UAE's air defense systems destroy ballistic missile fired by Houthi rebels. Herzog's spokesman: His visit will continue.

Herzog thanks Bin Zayed for Abraham Accords

Israel's president meets with local Jews during visit to UAE, thanks Trump, Netanyahu, and UAE crown prince for Abraham Accords.

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Israel's national anthem played at the royal palace of Abu Dhabi

UAE marks President Herzog's visit with Israeli national anthem at royal palace as Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed meets with Israeli president.

Historic visit

President Herzog leaves for presidential visit to UAE

President Herzog before take-off: I am bringing with me a blessing of peace and a message of peace to the entire region.

UAE Jewish leaders: Honored and excited to welcome Israeli Pres.

Jewish Council of the Emirates welcomes Israeli Pres. Herzog's planned visit to the UAE.

President Herzog:

''77 years later and the shock of Auschwitz has worn off'

Israel's president warns against 'normalization' of anti-Semitic terminology, spread of radicalism and historical revisionism.

Watch: A presidential snow fight

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog play in the snow at the President's Residence in Jerusalem.

Erdogan: Herzog will visit Turkey next month

Turkish President says Israeli President will visit Turkey before mid-February.

Herzog to make first visit to UAE by an Israeli President

President Herzog to visit UAE next week in first visit by an Israeli president to the country, meet Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.

'Titan of Israeli Law'

Ex-Supreme Court Chief Justice Miriam Naor dead at 74

'Queen of Justice, a titan of Israeli law.' Former chief justice of Supreme Court, Miriam Naor, dies at age 74.

Erdogan: Herzog could visit Turkey soon

Turkish President says potential visit by President Isaac Herzog is being discussed.

Turkish President calls Pres. Herzog, offering condolences

'I believe that you gave her pride in your service to the citizens of Israel,' Turkey's Pres. Erdogan tells Israel's Pres. Herzog.

Herzog receives condolence call from PA chairman

President Herzog receives condolence calls from UAE Crown Prince and PA Chairman following death of his mother.

Biden to Herzog:

'I feel honored that I met your mother'

President Herzog receives letters of condolence from world leaders following the death of his mother.