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President Trump departs from Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, with President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal, bid farewell to U.S. President Trump upon his departure at Ben-Gurion International Airport

President Herzog:

'The piano at the President’s Residence is waiting for you!'

President Herzog spoke with released hostage Alon Ohel - a talented pianist - and invited him to play the piano at the President’s Residence.

Herzog to award Trump with Israel’s highest civilian honor

President Herzog to inform President Trump of his decision to award him the “Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor” in recognition of his efforts to bring the hostages home.

President Herzog:

'The deal will be very painful'

President Herzog visited Hostages' Square and expressed hope for the return of all hostages, but warned that there would be costs to pay.

Pres. Herzog meets Trump envoys Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff

President Isaac Herzog this evening welcomed US President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

Herzog:

President Trump deserves Nobel Prize for Gaza hostage deal

President Isaac Herzog hailed the agreement to free hostages and end the Gaza war, thanking Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, whom he said deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.

Herzog at Nova Memorial

“The world must understand the evil that was carried out here'

President Isaac Herzog addressed the memorial ceremony held on the site of the Nova Music Festival where more than 370 people were murdered.

King Charles assures Herzog of commitment to fight antisemitism

President Herzog has received a heartfelt and reassuring letter from His Majesty King Charles III, reaffirming the King’s deep commitment to fighting antisemitism and standing with Jewish communities around the world.

President Herzog:

'We are fighting the war of the entire free world'

President and First Lady Herzog hosted a delegation of evangelical content creators to share with them Israel's side of the war.

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From darkness of 10/7 emerged courage and heroism

On the 2nd anniversary of the October 7 massacre, President Herzog states: 'The story of Israel is the story of resilience, of a people who will never give up, never give in, and never stop believing that light will overcome the darkness.'

Incoming Shin Bet head:

'We will be loyal to the state and ensure great unity'

President Isaac Herzog welcomed Maj. Gen. (res.) David Zini as the new head of Shin Bet, highlighting the agency’s vital role in national security and expressing full confidence in his leadership.

Trump praised by Herzog for leadership on hostage release plan

President Isaac Herzog marks two years since the October 7 Hamas attacks by thanking President Trump for a concrete plan to bring Israeli hostages home from Gaza.

President Herzog:

'Trump’s Gaza proposal offers real hope'

President Herzog endorses Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a path to ending the war, freeing hostages, and forging a new regional partnership.

At the Western Wall

President Herzog participates in Selichot prayers

President Herzog joins Selichot prayers at the Western Wall and meets with IDF lookouts who survived captivity.

JPPI report:

'Antisemitism at record highs; report warns of alarming trends.'

The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) annual report warns of declining Jewish well-being worldwide, citing weakened cohesion, resilience, and identity under war, antisemitism, and diplomatic pressures.

President Herzog toasts haredi IDF soldiers on Rosh Hashanah eve

President Herzog toasts haredi IDF soldiers on Rosh Hashanah eve, 'see yourselves as pioneers at the forefront, in the first Haredi brigade in the history of the State of Israel.'

Herzog:

'Israel’s fight is a just one in defense of entire free world'

Israeli President sends heartfelt greetings to Jewish communities across the globe for Rosh Hashanah, stresses 'all Jews have a place and voice in Israel.'

Herzog on border crossing attack:

Terrorists want to derail our relations with Jordan

During a meeting with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji, the President spoke of the breaking news of the attack on Israelis at the Allenby Crossing.

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'Europe turning its back on Israel hurts Europe'

President Isaac Herzog today spoke at an event hosted by German Ambassador to Israel, Steffen Seibert, ahead of German Unity Day.

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'Issues would've been more difficult without Abraham Accords'

President Isaac Herzog meets in Jerusalem with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to mark the 5th anniversary of the Abraham Accords.

Emily Damari

'I told the terrorist - shoot me!'

Captivity survivor Emily Damari, who was held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 471 days, made her first public appearance in Britain last night.

Pres. Herzog:

Recognizing Palestinian state will not free a single hostage

President Isaac Herzog speaks at Chatham House, emphasizing that 'unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state will not free one hostage, will not feed one Palestinian, and will only embolden Hamas and reward terror.'

'Stop the famine'

UK PM presses Herzog on Gaza crisis

Spokesperson for PM Keir Starmer says he urged President Herzog to ease Gaza’s crisis by halting offensives and allowing aid, while reaffirming Britain’s commitment to peace and its alliance with Israel.

Herzog to Starmer

'Recognition of Palestine would in no way help'

Israeli President meets British PM at 10 Downing St., says recognizing a Palestinian state would no advance peace, help Palestinians, or help bring the hostages home.

At 10 Downing Street

Herzog to meet Starmer to protest Palestine recognition

Israeli President to meet UK PM in London to protest the British government's intention to recognize a Palestinian state while Hamas still holds 48 hostages and the notion of sanctions against Israel.

'We saw absolute evil'

Pres. Herzog visits wounded terror victims in Jerusalem

President Isaac Herzog this evening, Monday, visited wounded victims of this morning’s terror attack in the Ramot neighborhood, who are being treated at Shaare Zedek Medical Centre.

'Model citizen'

Herzog commends taxi driver who rescued elderly woman from attack

President Isaac Herzog spoke to the taxi driver who bravely rescued an elderly woman from the scene of the murderous shooting attack at the Ramot Junction.

President Isaac Herzog to visit London

President Isaac Herzog to visit London on Tuesday, in solidarity with the Jewish community and addressing antisemitism.

Herzog meets Pope at Vatican, urges release of hostages

During a meeting at the Vatican, Israeli President Herzog urged Pope Leo XIV and global faith leaders to demand Hamas release hostages as a step toward regional peace.

'A great personal example'

Miriam Adelson, Druze leader among Presidential Medal recipients

President Isaac Herzog to award Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to individuals who have made a unique contribution to the State of Israel.

Report:

Herzog considers clemency for Ami Popper tied to Hamas deal

President Isaac Herzog is weighing a possible sentence reduction for Ami Popper, convicted of murdering seven Palestinian Arabs in 1990, if a future Israel-Hamas hostage deal includes prisoner releases.

‘Nation trembles and aches’

President, captivity survivor issue call to free hostages

President Isaac Herzog and captivity survivor Eliya Cohen urge all efforts to secure the hostages' release: "Take all possible steps to bring them home."

President Herzog meets family of abducted Nepalese student

After visiting Hostages Square, President Isaac Herzog met the family of abducted Nepalese student Bipin Joshi, urging the international community to help secure his release.

President Herzog:

'International leaders, stop being a bunch of hypocrites'

President Isaac Herzog Hostage Square and met with families. Herzog urged the international community to pressure Hamas and insist on the hostages immediate release.

Herzog hosts makers of Emmy Award-Winning We Will Dance Again'

President Herzog: “The harrowing report by the Ministry of Health, submitted today to the Red Cross, together with the horrifying images of the hostages, make clear to us and to the entire world that the monstrous acts committed on October 7 continue to this day.”

Herzog to Montreal victim:

'The whole Jewish people stands with you'

President Herzog speaks with Jewish Canadian father brutally attacked in Montreal, offering comfort and inviting his family to Jerusalem.

Pres Herzog to host screening of 'We Will Dance Again'

Israeli president to hold special screening tomorrow of Emmy Award-winning film, attended by survivors of the Nova festival massacre and Hamas captivity.

President Herzog:

Recognizing a Palestinian State now a grave mistake

President warns Australian plan to recognize Palestinian state would endanger peace, aid terror, and fail to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

Herzog:

'We urge the world not to fall for Hamas’s lies'

In meeting with President Alar Karis of Estonia, President Herzog contrasts the real images of starved Israeli hostages with the false claims Israel is starving Gazans.

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'World must not talk to Hamas until hostages are released'

Israeli President welcomed in Riga by Latvian President Edgars Rinkēvičs, urges action to free the remaining hostages in Gaza.

'Lives in imminent danger'

Herzog demands Red Cross provide assistance to hostages

Israeli President speaks with Red Cross President Mirjana Spoljaric following release of videos showing hostages enduring severe starvation.

Herzog in Vilnius:

Hostages are victims of crimes against humanity

President Herzog urges global action from Vilnius, exposing dire hostage conditions in Gaza and accusing the UN of failing to deliver Israeli-supplied aid.

Pres. Herzog to world leaders:

Demand aid reach civilians - not terrorists

President Isaac Herzog condemns Hamas’ treatment of hostages, urges world leaders to demand hostages’ release and stop aid from reaching terrorists. 'This is a test of humanity.'

President Herzog at Eicha:

'Our hearts burn with pain for the hostages'

Attending Tisha B’Av reading of Eicha, President Isaac Herzog refers to disturbing video of hostage Evyatar David, calls on Israelis to fast and pray for the captives’ safe return. 'They are everyone's sons.'

President Herzog:

'Show responsibility, our enemies thrive on seeing our downfall'

'It is critical that we learn from the mistakes that that left many feeling unheard. Now is the time to rebuild our bridges,' says Pres. Herzog on 20th anniversary of the Disengagement.

Herzog announces visit to Baltic states

Israeli President Isaac Herzog to travel to Lithuania, Latvia, and Estonia with the goal of bolstering ties, advancing hostage diplomacy, and honoring Holocaust memory, accompanied by a top Israeli economic delegation.

'Huge mistake'

Clash between Dutch Prime Minister and President Herzog

Pres. Herzog criticized the Prime Minister of the Netherlands after the latter announced support for suspending Israel from the EU Horizon program due to the humanitarian situation in Gaza.

President Herzog visits Gaza

Israeli President meets troops on the ground in Gaza, says, 'We are acting here according to international law. We are providing humanitarian aid according to international law. The ones trying to sabotage this aid are Hamas.'

Herzog to Jewish delegation:

'We must scream for a deal'

President Herzog hosts a US Jewish delegation alongside hostage Alon Ohel’s family, urging intensified global efforts to secure the release of 50 Israelis held by Hamas. Alon’s mother: “All of Israel feels like we’ve been taken hostage.”

President Herzog:

Israel will not stand idly by amid threats from Syria

President reaffirms security commitments amid Syrian tensions and calls for calm and lawful conduct.

President Herzog honors outstanding haredi volunteers

In a moving ceremony at the President's Residence, awards of excellence were given to Haredi volunteers serving in Israel’s police, emergency, and prison services.

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'Now is time to turn military victory into strategic diplomacy'

President Isaac Herzog spoke at the graduation ceremony of Israel’s National Security College and stressed the importance of preparing for the day after the current conflict.

Pres Herzog meets delegation of Muslim leaders from across Europe

President Herzog: 'You represent the silent majority in the Middle East...bring back a message of peace.' Imam Chalghoumi: 'You stand for brotherhood, humanity, and values of democracy.'

Ruthie Blum:

The message that Herzog shouldn’t be conveying

The Israeli president’s official role is to represent the face of the country abroad and foster national unity at home. But his partisanship is getting in the way.

'Supreme moral duty':

Herzog sends Netanyahu to Washington with full support

President Herzog meets with Prime Minister Netanyahu ahead of the PM’s visit to Washington DC, 'An entire nation is watching, hoping, and praying to see all our hostages return home as soon as possible.'

Israeli leaders condemn antisemitic attacks on Melbourne Jews

Israel's President Isaac Herzog, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, condemn recent arson attacks on Melbourne synagogue, Israeli restaurant, calling on Australian authorities to take urgent action to protect Jewish citizens.

Israeli leaders wish US a happy 4th of July

President Herzog, Communications Minister Karhi send greetings to the US on America's Independence Day.

President Herzog:

'Bring back the hostages - this is the top priority'

President Isaac Herzog speaks with National Security College trainees about the security situation and the urgent need to bring the hostages home.

Herzog to captivity survivor:

'I was deeply upset by what you went through'

President Herzog speaks with Daniella Gilboa after she was denied restroom access at a Tel Aviv café: "I hope people will show more sensitivity - especially in such difficult times."

President Herzog:

'No justification for assault on IDF soldiers'

Israeli officials responded to the reports of a clash between soldiers and civilians Friday night, with support and condemnation for both sides.