Isaac Herzog

President Herzog:

'We are in a domestic state of emergency'

At the ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of the Yom Kippur War president called on the nation to overcome inner conflict.

Pres. Herzog:

50 years after bitter Yom Kippur war, we are fighting each other

President Herzog addresses State Memorial Ceremony marking 50 years since Yom Kippur War, calls for Israelis to put aside their differences.

President Herzog:

This is the time for soul-searching and national responsibility

Israel's president Isaac Herzog issues special statement for Yom Kippur.

Pres. Herzog:

'Israel-Saudi peace can be foundation for historic change'

President addresses recent events during a ceremony marking 50 years since the Yom Kippur War.

Herzog on Rosh Hashanah:

'Our differences are our greatest asset'

In Rosh Hashanah message to Jews around the world, Herzog calls for greater engagement in worldwide Jewish dialogue.

Herzog:

'There's broad support for a compromise'

President reveals he presented a compromise proposal to the coalition and the opposition on judicial reform.

President's Residence:

Negotiations on judicial reform deal between Netanyahu, Gantz

Mediation efforts between PM, National Unity Party chairman resume to reach agreement based on outline proposed by President Herzog.

President Herzog recites Selichot in Jerusalem

President Isaac Herzog joined the Or Hahaim Yeshiva led by Rabbi Reuben Elbaz to recite the Selichot prayers.

Leading religious Zionist rabbis call for compromise on reform

Rabbis, yeshiva heads, and settlement leaders call on Knesset, government to accept President Herzog's judicial reform compromise.

President Herzog awards 2023 Presidential Medal of Honor

Among the recipients were eight men, five women, one organization, and two leaders from the Diaspora.

Pres. Herzog:

'We must understand that if one side wins - we all lose'

Pres. Herzog addresses state memorial ceremony for the late Pres. Shimon Peres, stresses: 'There is no way to a solution without dialogue.'

President Herzog meets Austrian President Van Der Bellen

Israeli President Isaac Herzog met with Austrian President Van Der Bellen at Hofburg Palace as part of a state visit.

President Herzog visits grave of Chatam Sofer

Israeli President concludes visit to Slovakia with meeting with Jewish community, visit to grave of 1 of the greatest European Jewish sages.

Pres. Herzog to pay two-day state visit to Slovakia and Austria

Israeli Pres. to meet diplomats, Jewish community leaders, during two-day visit to Austria and Slovakia.

Judicial reform:

Pres. Herzog suggested a return to negotiations. Lapid refused.

MK Benny Gantz supports return to negotiations on judicial reform, while MK Yair Lapid refuses.

President Herzog:

'Batsheva's murder in front of her young daughter heartbreaking'

Israel's President reacts to murder of mother of 3 in shooting attack near Hebron.

German Chancellor backs Herzog's efforts on judicial reform

German Chancellor supports Herzog's approach that a simple majority should not decide over a minority on judicial reform.

Israeli man to be released after 5 years in Turkish prison

President Herzog, Foreign Minister Cohen work with Turkish govt. to secure release of Israeli sentenced to 10 years for smuggling.

Herzog on northern border:

'Lebanese citizens don't deserve this'

The president toured the border amid tensions with the Hezbollah and called for peace with Lebanon.

Ambassador Herzog:

'I was heartened to see the resounding bipartisan support'

Israel’s Ambassador to the US thanks lawmakers for attending last week’s speech to Congress by his brother, President Isaac Herzog.

Herzog:

'Israeli democracy has absolutely not been eliminated'

President hosts discussion between various elements of Israeli society in honor of Tisha B'Av.

Protest against Herzog:

'You are not our president, we are not Israelis'

Balad Party activists demonstrate against visit by President Herzog to the city of Umm al-Fahm.

Coalition chairman criticizes Herzog's Tisha B'Av statement

MK Ofir Katz: Instead of conveying a message of reconciliation, the President points an accusing finger.

Netanyahu's Tisha B'Av message: We can reach agreements

PM says he is working to reach agreements on the judicial reform issue in tweet ahead of Tisha B'Av fast.

President Herzog:

'At this moment of pain - avoid violence and irreparable steps'

Ahead of Tisha B'Av, the president calls on the nation to show restraint and maintain the boundaries of debate.

Herzog in closed talks:

'There was nothing I could do except give a speech or resign'

TV report: Herzog was under pressure to act before legislation on reasonableness cause was passed.

Opposition to boycott vote

Herzog: 'It's a national emergency. Time for responsibility'

President makes one more call to reach consensus ahead of vote on reasonableness standard. Opposition leaders to abstain from vote.

Upon return from US:

President Herzog returns to shuttle diplomacy on judicial reform

Herzog met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, opposition leader Yair Lapid, and National Unity leader Benny Gantz.

Dr. Leah Goldin:

'President Herzog has harnessed the USA to recovering Hadar'

Bereaved mother Leah Goldin: "The President's speech clarified the responsibility of the US as a guarantor of the ceasefire."

Herzog: Service in the IDF should be out of political debate

Watch: Journalist Bianna Golodryga speaks with President Herzog at UJA conference in NYC

Op-ed:

Herzog’s lamentable performance

Israel needs to deliver an entirely different message to its two-faced U.S. ally. Op-ed.

Watch:

Anti-reform protesters demonstrate in front of Herzog

Activists against judicial reform demonstrate as President Herzog attends event of the Jewish communities in New York.

NYC Mayor meets Herzog:

'New York City and Israel share an unbreakable bond'

Mayor Eric Adams meets President Herzog: We will collaborate on issues such as security, antisemitism, terrorism, and technology.

President Herzog:

'We expect the UN to stand with us against Iran'

President Isaac Herzog meets UN Secretary General, expresses concern over hostility towards Israel in UN bodies.

Mother of captive IDF soldier meets UN Secretary-General

Leah Goldin, the mother of Hadar Goldin, accompanied President Isaac Herzog during a meeting with Secretary-General António Guterres.

Thomas Friedman has a Herzog problem

Herzog stood up before the US Congress this week and proceeded to shred Friedman’s cherished beliefs about Israel and the Arabs. Op-ed.

President Herzog takes train from Washington to New York

Israeli President forgoes flying to New York City following historic address to Congress.

'Ties between Biden and Netanyahu are long and strong'

American Jewish leader calls President Herzog’s speech to Congress 'a celebration of the Israel – US relationship.'

Biden:

'Herzog and I discussed key issues of mutual concern'

US President tweets about his meeting with President Isaac Herzog: I look forward to strengthening our partnership.

Missing soldier's mother:

'This is a day full of hope'

Mother of Hadar Goldin, who is accompanying President Herzog in Washington, welcomes Herzog's actions to bring back her son.

Herzog and Harris announce:

'US and Israel to invest $70 million in climate initiative'

President Herzog meets US Vice President Harris: I want to thank you personally for your long-standing contribution to our relations.

Erdan to INN:

'We saw tremendous love for Israel in Congress'

Israeli Ambassador to the UN says President Herzog showed there is no crisis in US-Israel relations.

Coalition hails President's 'important speech' to Congress

Netanyahu, Lapid praise President Herzog for his defense of Israeli democracy in Washington today.

Woke Jew haters Ilhan Omar and Squad expose their inferiority

They dream of Israel’s demise and the rise of a country in its stead built on a foundation of Arab Muslim terrorism. Op-ed.

Pres. Herzog tells Congress 'Israel has democracy in its DNA'

Israeli President addresses US House of Representatives and Senate, says US and Israel 'irreplaceable' to each other.

'No one is irreplaceable'

Likud's Tali Gottlieb: Those refusing to serve don't impress me

Gottlieb says she isn't impressed by fighter pilots threatening to leave the army and adds that every combat soldier can be a pilot anyway.

Pres. Herzog prepares for historic speech to Congress

Grandson of Harry Truman, daughter of Rabbi Abraham Heschel, and mother of Hadar Goldin to be special guests during speech.

Israeli delegation to Washington hit with COVID

The Israeli ambassador received 'borderline' results and therefore decided to abstain from the meeting with the US president.

Herzog meets Blinken:

'We'll be discussing our missing in action and POWs in Gaza'

Secretary of State tells Herzog that Israel and the US "have a unique relationship, grounded in our commitment to Israel's security."

Biden to Herzog:

'The conversation with Netanyahu was good and cordial'

Biden tells Herzog the noise surrounding the judicial reform makes it difficult to promote regional processes in the Middle East.

Herzog to Biden:

'Debate shows greatness of Israeli democracy'

US President meets with Israeli counterpart in Washington. Herzog: 'Israeli democracy is sound, strong, and resilient.'

Barak to Herzog: Tell Biden about the radicals in the government

The former prime minister called on Herzog to talk tell President Biden about, 'repeat offenders serving as ministers.'

'In solidarity with Palestinians':

Rep. Tlaib joins boycott of Herzog's Congress speech

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib joins other Democrats in boycotting President Isaac Herzog’s speech before joint session of Congress.

Herzog departs for US

President tells MKs: Make an effort, the price is too great

During his visit to the US, President Herzog will address a joint session of Congress marking the 75th anniversary of Israel's independence.

President Herzog to visit Washington for meetings with Biden

President Herzog invited Leah Goldin, mother of Hadar Goldin H"YD, to join his meetings in the House of Representatives and the UN.

President Herzog's US visit:

Anti-judicial reform protesters to demonstrate on Capitol Hill

Chartered busses are expected to bring protesters from NYC to protest outside Israeli President Isaac Herzog's address to Congress.

Israeli Pres.:

'Whole world must join together' to condemn Jewish Bible burning

'Permitting the defacement of sacred texts is blatant incitement and an act of pure hate,' Pres. Isaac Herzog says.

Herzog’s duty is to stand with Israel’s elected government

If on his Washington visit, Herzog publicly distances himself from Netanyahu, it will be a bebetrayal of his office. Op-ed.

Ahead of US trip:

Netanyahu emphasizes Israel's two red lines to Herzog

Netanyahu and Herzog discuss a host of issues, chief among them the Iranian nuclear threat and Iran's activities to destabilize the region.

'Not planning to attend':

AOC joins boycott of Herzog's speech

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, known for her anti-Israel statements, joins two others in boycott of President Herzog's Congress speech.