Isaac Herzog

The bereaved mother's plea to the President

Ruhama decided to go straight to the President to ask him to work to unite the nation again. To her surprise, he requested the same thing of her.

President Herzog meets Rwandan counterpart

President Herzog was the first Israeli leader to visit Africa since October 7, and the visit took place as part of Israel’s ongoing international efforts to secure the release of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

1st Africa visit since war:

Herzog visits Rwanda to call for release of hostages

President Isaac Herzog arrived in Kigali this morning for event marking 30 years since Rwanda, becoming the first Israeli leader to visit Africa since the outbreak of the war.

6 months of war

Pres. Herzog: 'We will heal, build, and rise again'

'Israeli citizens in the north and south have not yet returned to their homes - we must not to forget that it is a supreme national priority to return them to their homes and assist them in rehabilitation,' Pres. Isaac Herzog says.

President Herzog:

'Internal division is the greatest motivator for our enemies'

President Isaac Herzog called for unity and said that while protests must be allowed, violence is a red line that can not be crossed.

President Herzog sends condolences to WCK founder

President Herzog sends sincere apologies to World Central Kitchen founder on the death of WCK’s aid workers

Ukraine's Zelenskyy, Pres. Herzog, complete Torah scroll together

Torah scroll written for the Jewish communities of Israel and Ukraine is completed; Ukraine's President Zelenskyy wrote the first letter, and Israel's President Herzog wrote the last.

Herzog to Democrats:

'Alliance with America is stronger than ever and irreplaceable'

Israel's President met today with a delegation of US Congressmen and women from the Democratic Party, led by AIPAC.

'Alive or dead'

Herzog: We must get to Sinwar to free the hostages

'We must get to Sinwar - either alive or dead - so that we can see the hostages back home,' Israel's Pres. Herzog says.

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Pres. Herzog reads megilla in Jerusalem - with evacuees

Pres. Isaac Herzog attends reading of Megillat Esther at the 'theater' hotel in Jerusalem, along with evacuees from Kiryat Shmona and Sderot.

Israel condemns 'barbaric' ISIS attack in Moscow

President Herzog, Foreign Minister Katz react to attack which left 133 people dead in Moscow. Foreign Ministry: Terror must be condemned and fought globally. Terrorism must not be tolerated.

President honors reservist who stopped attack

President Isaac Herzog visited the town of Eli to meet bereaved families and honor the reservist who killed a terrorist during the attack at Eli Junction.

President Herzog:

'The hostages must remain above all controversy'

President Herzog pledged to do everything possible to recover the hostages at the ceremony held today for soldiers whose grave is unknown.

'Israel has my support'

Dutch right-wing leader meets Herzog

Dutch right-wing leader Geert Wilders says he met President Isaac Herzog, pledges his full support to Israel in fighting terrorism.

Amid calls for his arrest

Herzog inaugurates Holocaust museum in Amsterdam

President of Israel and King of the Netherlands, inaugurated a new Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam. Anti-Zionist organization: 'We filed a request with the police and the ICJ to arrest Herzog for genocide.'

When Israel’s first Chief Rabbi visited Montreal

Something about him exuded the Israeli spirit of confidence and vigor. People like this pushed back six Arab armies. People like that are today’s IDF, on the air, land and sea. Opinion.

Pres. Herzog:

World must punish Hamas for sexual violence

'Hamas and its allies are trying to discredit the report, world must react strongly by condemning and punishing Hamas,' Israel's Pres. Isaac Herzog says.

Pres. Herzog to Pres. Embaló:

You showed true friendship

For the first time since October 7, President Herzog hosts a state visit of a president from Africa.

Law to bypass gov't:

MK Tur-Paz: President to award the Israel Prize

Deputy Speaker of the Knesset MK Moshe Tur-Paz proposes a bill to bypass the government when awarding the Israel Prize: 'when petty politicians are busy with petty politics, we need it.'

Lord Jacob Rothschild passes away at 87

He is remembered as one of the most prominent members of the famous banking dynasty, a patron of the arts, and a philanthropist who supported many causes in Israel.

Herzog to hostages' families:

'Redeeming captives is the greatest commandment'

Israeli President meets families of hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, says Israel will do everything possible to bring the hostages home.

President Herzog:

'We must do everything possible to create unity'

President Isaac Herzog discusses the actions he has been taking to prevent the nation from returning to the public discourse of October 6th.

President Herzog:

Be considerate of hostage families' feelings

President Isaac Herzog calls on high school students in Haifa: 'We must consider the feelings of the hostages’ families, understand that they are going through a living hell every day and every hour.'

Herzog to US Jewish leaders:

'Israel always maintains freedom of religion in JM'

President Herzog meets American Jewish leaders from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, vows to balance security considerations and freedom of worship on Temple Mount.

Pres. praises Jewish group: 'Sanctifying G-d's Name'

Israeli Pres. Herzog hosts Orthodox Jewish Chamber of Commerce delegation at President's Residence in Jerusalem.

Herzog:

'1 word for kidnapping of Bibas family, Barbarity'

Israeli President reacts on social media to the video of the Bibas family in Gaza. 'Kfir Bibas, just a year old, is the youngest hostage in the world. The whole world must demand and work to #BringThemHomeNow.'

'Immoral distortion of history'

Herzog condemns Brazilian President

President Herzog commented on President Lula da Silva's comparison of Israel's war to the Nazai atrocities. "Just yesterday, I presented a book found in Gaza praising and glorifying Hitler’s ideology and the Holocaust.'

Pres. Herzog presents:

'End of the Jews' book found in Gaza home

At Munich Security Conference, Pres. Herzog presents antisemitic texts found in Gaza home; cover depicts swords and daggers piercing through Stars of David, and Jews drowning in a sea of blood.

Pres. Herzog:

I had a 'good discussion' with Qatar PM

Israeli Pres. Herzog says hostage negotiations are 'complicated, difficult,' praises Qatari PM for 'major efforts,' and 'enormous focus' on the matter.

Blinken to Herzog:

No operation in Rafah without plan for the residents

US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Munich

Israeli and German Presidents meet in Berlin

President Isaac Herzog met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier in Berlin as part of his state visit.

In effort to free hostages:

Pres. Herzog to hold diplomatic meetings

Israel's Pres. Herzog, First Lady Michal, embark on two-day trip to increase international pressure for hostages' release.

President Herzog to keep Shabbat on Germany visit

Following public outcry, the Director-General of the President's Residence has clarified that state business will not be conducted on Shabbat.

President Herzog:

South African case is a blood libel

President Isaac Herzog publishes special op-ed in the Wall Street Journal and writes: 'The South African case, brought in support of Hamas, is a blood libel against the nation-state of the Jewish people.'

Argentine President thanks Israel for hostage rescue

Politicians praise hostage rescue operation, Israeli Pres. Herzog promises, 'We will continue to act in every way to return all the hostages home.'

"Like Holocaust atrocities"

Argentina Pres. horrified by tour of ravaged kibbutz

President Herzog and President Milei of Argentina tour Kibbutz Nir Oz, where 38 were massacred and 77 taken hostage.

Herzog to Blinken:

'Biden following footsteps of giants such as Truman'

President Herzog met with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken who is in Israel for the 6th time since the October 7th massacre.

UN Sexual Violence rep.:

'Oct. 7th survivors - please break your silence'

Pramilla Patten, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Special Representative on Sexual Violence in Conflict, met with First Lady, Michal Herzog to discuss the sexual violence committed by Hamas.

Pres. Herzog:

'Disgusted' by how ICJ hearing twisted my words

'Reality cannot be ignored: Gazans were involved in the slaughter, in the looting, and in the riots of October 7; crowds in Gaza cheered at the sight of Israelis being slaughtered and their bodies mutilated,' Israeli Pres. Herzog notes.

President Isaac Herzog:

'Only through unity will we be worthy of sacrifice'

President Isaac Herzog spoke at the 75th anniversary meeting of the Knesset and called for greater unity among all of Israeli society.

President Herzog:

'An unbearably difficult morning - in a just war'

Israel's political figures lamented the loss of 21 IDF reserve soldiers in a tragic incident in Gaza.

At Davos conference:

Israeli Pres. marks youngest hostage's birthday

At Davos economic conference, Israeli Pres. Isaac Herzog holds photo of Kfir Bibas, youngest hostage held captive in Gaza, marking infant's birthday.

International pressure:

Hostages’ families to join President Herzog in Davos

As part of the Israeli effort to free the hostages, President Herzog will join a series of policy meetings at the World Economic Forum.

Tens of thousands bike to demand hostages' release

100 cays in captivity: Global solidarity ride sees tens of thousands take to their bikes to demand hostages' release, 136 riders encircle Tel Aviv Velodrome as mass cycle rides held in at least 40 cities across the world.

Pres. Herzog:

Bringing hostages home transcends any disagreement

'The families of the hostages are not alone and cannot be left alone, a united nation stands with you around the obligation to return all the hostages home,' Pres. Isaac Herzog tells families of hostages.

President Herzog:

100 days of War

Israeli President reflects on the evils Hamas committed 100 days ago and the bravery of the so-called 'TikTok generation' fighting in Gaza, warns of return of divisions pf October 6.

Herzog to Blinken:

'We're doing the maximum to protect Gaza civilians'

Pres. Isaac Herzog calls out 'hypocrisy of South Africa,' says Israel will 'proudly present our case of using self-defense under our most inherent right under international humanitarian law' in ICJ.

White House:

'Harris reiterated to Herzog our support for Israel'

White House releases readout of call between Vice President Harris and President Isaac Herzog: They discussed efforts to prevent the conflict in Gaza from spreading to the broader region.

VP Harris stresses steadfast support for Israel

President Isaac Herzog spoke with US vice-president Kamala Harris this evening, who assured him the USA still stands with Israel.

President Herzog reveals:

This is how Hamas trains children in terror camps

During an interview with Meet the Press, Israeli President reveals documents detailing plans for Hamas summer camps.

Senator Graham to Pres. Herzog

'Your security, destruction of Hamas are non-negotiable'

Senator Lindsey Graham meets with Israeli President during visit to Israel, says he is 'determined to break the status quo.'

President's New Year post:

'Work for the immediate, unconditional release of our hostages'

President Isaac Herzog called on leaders and people around the world to work for the immediate return of the hostages held by Hamas in Gaza.

President Herzog:

'This moment is a test: We will not break, blink, or fall apart'

President Herzog addressed the nation and called to show a united front in the face of the enemy.

Israeli Pres. meets Jake Sullivan to discuss hostages' release

Israel's Pres. Herzog, US adviser Jake Sullivan, meet in Tel Aviv to discuss return of hostages, Houthis' attacks in Red Sea.

Herzog to AP:

'Now isn't the time to talk about a two-state solution'

President Herzog joins high-ranking Israeli officials to speak out against a two-state solution after the war in Gaza.

Netanyahu to Red Cross:

'You have every right and expectation to pressure Hamas'

President Herzog and Prime Minister Netanyahu meeet with Red Cross president Mirjana Spoljaric, demand she work to free the hostages.

President Biden receives menorah that survived Oct. 7th attack

When Shai Hermesh returned to his destroyed home he found his tefillin (phylacteries) and Menorah were among the only items left unscathed.

At COP28:

Pres. Herzog urges world leaders to press to release hostages

Attending UN Climate Conference, Israel's Pres. Herzog meets world leaders, receives promises they will push Hamas to free hostages.

President Herzog meets with Emerati counterpart

The President spoke about the necessity to act in any way possible to free the Israeli hostages held captive by Hamas.

Blinken in Tel Aviv:

'US firmly supports Israel and its right to defend itself'

Sec. of State Blinken: We support Israel's right 'to try to ensure Oct. 7 never happens again,' says 'we mourn loss of any innocent life.'