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News and updates about Isaac Herzog

At the UN:

Herzog to deliver keynote address on Holocaust Remembrance Day

President Isaac Herzog to address Special UN Assembly marking International Holocaust Remembrance Day, meet with UN Secretary-General António Guterres for the first time since the beginning of the current conflict.

Herzog to deliver keynote address on Holocaust Remembrance Day

President Herzog:

'I supported 2 states, but 10/7 was a wake-up call'

Israeli President gives interview at World Economic Forum, says there is 'potential' for ceasefire deal to last through all 3 stages and the Iranian threat will be at the top of Trump's agenda.

'I supported 2 states, but 10/7 was a wake-up call'

President Herzog meets with Qatari Prime Minister

During their meeting, President Herzog thanked the Qatari Prime Minister for his significant efforts in advancing the ongoing hostage deal.

President Herzog meets with Qatari Prime Minister

New report:

Global antisemitism surged 340% from 2022 to 2024

World Zionist Organization, Jewish Agency for Israel, present the 2024 Antisemitism Report to Israeli President Isaac Herzog; report documents a 288% increase in antisemitic incidents in the United States, peaking in April 2024.

Global antisemitism surged 340% from 2022 to 2024

Herzog at Western Wall:

'May the Almighty have mercy on the hostages'

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog prayed for the well being of Romi, Emily, and Doron and for the return of the hostages.

'May the Almighty have mercy on the hostages'

Pres. Herzog:

'Moment of solace, of resolving uncertainty and agonizing sorrow'

Israeli President speaks with Zehava Shaul, the mother of Staff Sergeant Oron Shaul, after his body was recovered following 10 years in captivity in Gaza.

'Moment of solace, of resolving uncertainty and agonizing sorrow'

President Herzog:

'I harbor no illusions - the deal will bring challenges'

President Isaac Herzog tweeted to welcome the decision to approve the hostage deal and appealed not to let the deal divide the nation.

'I harbor no illusions - the deal will bring challenges'

Vice President Harris and President Herzog discuss hostage deal

In their twelfth conversation since Harris took office, the Vice President thanked Herzog for his partnership and expressed that she expects the hostage deal to be implemented fully and on schedule.

Vice President Harris and President Herzog discuss hostage deal

Herzog to hostage families:

'Deal encompasses all hostages, all stages must be implemented'

Families of hostages and bereaved families meet Israeli President to express their support for the current hostage and ceasefire deal with Hamas.

'Deal encompasses all hostages, all stages must be implemented'

President Herzog:

This will be our finest hour

In address to nation, President Isaac Herzog says hostage and ceasefire deal is right, important, and necessary.

This will be our finest hour

Herzog:

'Our thoughts are with all those affected by LA wildfires'

Israeli President expresses condolences, concerns over massive Los Angeles wildfires that have carved a path of destruction and forced the evacuation of 130,000 people.

'Our thoughts are with all those affected by LA wildfires'

President Herzog awards the ‘Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor’

Pres. Isaac Herzog awards the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to seven Jewish and non-Jewish leaders from around the world, in recognition of their long-standing contributions to the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

President Herzog awards the ‘Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor’

Tomorrow:

Herzog to give Medal of Honor to 7 leaders from around world

The Presidential Medal of Honor will be given to seven leaders from around the globe in recognition of their longstanding contributions to the State of Israel and the Jewish people.

Herzog to give Medal of Honor to 7 leaders from around world

Pres. Herzog meets international task force for hostages

Israeli President meets international task force for hostages, says, 'There is a major scar on our nation. There is a major scar on the face of the earth: the issue of the hostages.'

Pres. Herzog meets international task force for hostages

Herzog to Be’eri residents:

'We pray the 8th Hanukkah candle will bring wonderful news'

President Isaac Herzog lit the eighth Hanukkah candle with residents of Kibbutz Be’eri, who have been displaced and hosted over the past year in Kibbutz Hatzerim.

'We pray the 8th Hanukkah candle will bring wonderful news'

Herzog:

'Today the world says goodbye to brave leader Jimmy Carter'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog expressed his condolences for the passing of former US President Jimmy Carter, who died yesterday (Sunday) at the age of 100.

'Today the world says goodbye to brave leader Jimmy Carter'

Herzog:

'We are in a historical chapter'

President Isaac Herzog lights Hanukkah candles with reservists from Battalion 9213: We will be stronger and more resilient if we maintain our unity.

'We are in a historical chapter'

Herzog:

'UN has facts on hostages, morally obliged to bring them home'

Israeli President comments on the report submitted to the UN on the conditions in Gaza under which the freed hostages were held. 'Torture. Physical and psychological torture. Starvation. Sexual abuse. Beatings. Branding.'

'UN has facts on hostages, morally obliged to bring them home'

Herzog on hostage deal:

'Courageous decisions need to be made'

President Isaac Herzog lights Hanukkah candles with families of hostages: Without the return of the hostages, a scar will remain that will cut through our society and our people forever.

'Courageous decisions need to be made'

President Herzog:

'We must act with all our might to secure a hostage deal'

President Isaac Herzog lit Hanukkah candles with injured veterans and IDF soldiers and called on the government to finalize a hostage deal: 'This is your duty. This is your responsibility. You have my full support!'

'We must act with all our might to secure a hostage deal'

Herzog:

Israeli hostages now held just as long as Iran held US hostages

Israeli President notes that the 100 Israeli hostages have been held in Gaza for 444 days now, the same time Iran held 50 US citizens and diplomats hostage after its 1979 revolution.

Israeli hostages now held just as long as Iran held US hostages

Erin Molan to Pres. Herzog:

'I assure you the vast majority of Australians stand with you'

Pro-Israel Australian journalist Erin Molan met with President Isaac Herzog and reassured him: 'The loud minority gets a very big run.'

'I assure you the vast majority of Australians stand with you'

Chief Rabbis:

'President must pardon soldier arrested for leaking documents'

The Chief Rabbis of Israel, Rabbi David Yosef and Rabbi Kalman Ber, have asked President Herzog to pardon the soldier who leaked classified documents to PM's spokesman Eli Feldstein.

'President must pardon soldier arrested for leaking documents'

Herzog speaks to Trudeau after firebombing of Montreal synagogue

Israeli President tells Canadian PM that 'words would not suffice, and that firm and decisive action must be taken to bring the perpetrators to justice, to stamp out antisemitism' after syangogue firebombed for 2nd time since October 7.

Herzog speaks to Trudeau after firebombing of Montreal synagogue

Reservist imprisoned for leaking documents asks for pardon

The soldier accused of leaking classified information has asked that President Herzog pardon him.

Reservist imprisoned for leaking documents asks for pardon

In a gown and turban:

Rabbi David Yosef crowned as Rishon Lezion

Sephardic Chief Rabbi of Israel Rabbi David Yosef was crowned on Wednesday as Rishon Lezion, in a ceremony attended by the Shas party's Council of Torah Sages and Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Rabbi David Yosef crowned as Rishon Lezion

Ahead of embassy inauguration:

Pres. Herzog: 'We know that Paraguay will always be with us

Israeli President Herzog welcomes President Santiago Peña of Paraguay on an official visit to inaugurate his country’s embassy in Jerusalem. 'Together, we are fighting antisemitism, racism, xenophobia and all forms of hatred.'

Pres. Herzog: 'We know that Paraguay will always be with us

Noa Argamani:

'Doctors say I experienced a medical miracle'

President Herzog meets doctors, mental health experts and families to discuss hostages' medical condition. Noa Argamani speaks about her injury in captivity.

'Doctors say I experienced a medical miracle'

President Herzog:

'There is global convergence on prioritizing a hostage deal

President Isaac Herzog hosted an emergency meeting with medical experts focusing on the dire situation and deep concern for the well-being of the hostages.

'There is global convergence on prioritizing a hostage deal

Pres. Herzog visits northern border: 'Vital to rebuild homes'

President Herzog visits Moshav Margaliot and Kibbutz Manara on northern border, 'region is recovering slowing, but major challenges still face these communities.'

Pres. Herzog visits northern border: 'Vital to rebuild homes'

Melbourne synagogue arson:

Pres. Herzog to world leaders: 'Condemn vile act of terror'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemns arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue, urges leaders to condemn 'vile act of terror, combat the intolerable rise of anti-Jewish racism worldwide.'

Pres. Herzog to world leaders: 'Condemn vile act of terror'

Herzog hosts Muslim leaders, Influential Imams in Arab society

President Isaac Herzog hosted a meeting at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, with Muslim religious leaders and influential imams from Arab communities in Israel.

Herzog hosts Muslim leaders, Influential Imams in Arab society

President Herzog and Montana Tucker inaugurate Oct. 7th film

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and pro-Israel social media activist Montana Tucker inaugurated The Children of October 7 documentary at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem.

President Herzog and Montana Tucker inaugurate Oct. 7th film

Herzog responds to Ya'alon:

'Claims of genocide, ethnic cleansing outright lies, blood libel'

President Herzog attends international premiere of “The Children of October 7th" film, rejects accusations of ICC and former DM Moshe Ya'alon. 'IDF soldiers do not murder, and they do not carry out ethnic cleansing. Period.'

'Claims of genocide, ethnic cleansing outright lies, blood libel'

'Left his home to defend Israel'

Mourning Omer Neutra

Israel's leaders and officials expressed deep sorrow following the announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a lone soldier from the US, fell on October 7th and his body is being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Mourning Omer Neutra

Herzog to mother of hostage:

'Time to finalize deal, bring the hostages home'

Less than a day after a video was released showing Edan Alexander held hostage by Hamas terrorists, President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal met this morning, Sunday, with his family.

'Time to finalize deal, bring the hostages home'

President Herzog:

'Cabinet’s decision to approve truce is correct and important'

President Isaac Herzog comments on Lebanon ceasefire, which is set to take effect at 4:00 a.m.: The fundamental test of the ceasefire agreement will be in its full implementation, ensuring the security of all residents of the north of Israel.

'Cabinet’s decision to approve truce is correct and important'

President Herzog:

'Every day hostages do not return, we have failed'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called on his government to enhance efforts to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, emphasizing the critical need for their immediate return.

'Every day hostages do not return, we have failed'

President Herzog:

Rabbi's murder 'reminder of inhumanity of Jews' enemies'

Israeli President thanks UAE authorities for swift action in finding the body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary who was abducted and murdered last week.

Rabbi's murder 'reminder of inhumanity of Jews' enemies'

Erdogan boasts:

'We prevented Herzog from using our airspace'

Turkish President confirms Turkey denied President Isaac Herzog permission to use its airspace to travel to the COP climate summit in Azerbaijan: On certain matters, as Turkey, we are compelled to take a stand.

'We prevented Herzog from using our airspace'

Herzog to Biden:

You stood up with us in our darkest hour

President Isaac Herzog meets US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House: "We are defending our people with our soldiers and pilots."

You stood up with us in our darkest hour

Live:

Pres. Herzog meets with Pres. Biden at the White House

Israeli President meets his US counterpart in Washington

Pres. Herzog meets with Pres. Biden at the White House

Pres. Herzog at GA:

Trump is a champion of peace and cooperation in our region

Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks at the JFNA General Assembly, offering a message of unity and hope, and asking that the hostages in Gaza not be forgotten.

Trump is a champion of peace and cooperation in our region

Herzog at JFNA General Assembly:

'Iran is the engine behind the modern-day antisemitism'

President Herzog congratulates Trump, calls him "a champion of peace and cooperation", and also thanks Biden for his “steadfast support from the very beginning of the war”.

'Iran is the engine behind the modern-day antisemitism'

Dutch King:

'We failed the Jews in WW2, last night we failed again'

President Isaac Herzog spoke with the King of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, following the horrific acts of violence against Israelis and Jews on the streets of Amsterdam last night. The King strongly condemned and expressed deep horror and shock over the criminal acts committed.

'We failed the Jews in WW2, last night we failed again'

Netanyahu to Dutch PM:

'Israel views Amsterdam pogrom with utmost severity'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this morning, spoke with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and emphasized the great importance of the Dutch government ensuring the wellbeing of all Israelis in the Netherlands, including those who were wounded and injured in the disturbances.

'Israel views Amsterdam pogrom with utmost severity'

President Herzog calls, congratulates Donald Trump

Israeli President and US President-Elect speak 2 days after Trump's reelection and discuss the need to return the hostages. In their call, President Trump stressed his love and support for the State of Israel.

President Herzog calls, congratulates Donald Trump

Herzog on Gallant dismissal:

'The last thing Israel needs right now'

President Isaac Herzog condemns the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: We must not go back towards the abyss.

'The last thing Israel needs right now'

President Herzog awards ‘Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor’

President Herzog awards the ‘Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor’ to eight key figures advancing the well-being of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide.

President Herzog awards ‘Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor’

Herzog at 10/7 memorial:

'I apologize for our failure to protect your loved ones'

President Isaac Herzog addressed the State Memorial Ceremony for Civilian Victims of Terror in the current conflict and highlighted the tragic stories of the victims as well as the stories of heroism.

'I apologize for our failure to protect your loved ones'

President Herzog:

'Each of us carries crushing moments etched in our hearts'

President Herzog speaks at the State Ceremony for the Fallen of the Swords of Iron War recounts being at the bedside of a dying soldier who was wounded defending the residents of southern Israel during the massacre.

'Each of us carries crushing moments etched in our hearts'

Herzog to Blinken:

'We must take all the steps to eradicate Hezbollah's abilities'

Herzog noted that he was moved to see the Secretary of State meet with the families of the hostages.

'We must take all the steps to eradicate Hezbollah's abilities'

Israeli leaders react:

'Sinwar's elimination proves no terrorist is immune'

Israeli leaders, from President Herzog and Defense Minister Gallant to UN Amb. Danon, praise IDF for the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

'Sinwar's elimination proves no terrorist is immune'

Pres. Herzog visits northern cities targeted by Hezbollah rockets

President visits Rambam Medical Center in Haifa and meets with IDF soldiers who were injured in combat in Lebanon.

Pres. Herzog visits northern cities targeted by Hezbollah rockets

Herzog concludes 3 day tour of communities attacked on October 7

On the one-year anniversary of October 7, the President visited 26 communities, kibbutzim, and IDF bases in the Western Negev.

Herzog concludes 3 day tour of communities attacked on October 7

Biden calls Herzog to express solidarity on Oct. 7 anniversary

President Isaac Herzog spoke this evening, with US President Joe Biden, who called to offer his condolences to the citizens of Israel on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre.

Biden calls Herzog to express solidarity on Oct. 7 anniversary

One year since the massacre:

President Herzog begins memorial journey

President Isaac Herzog kicks off memorial ceremony for October 7 massacre at the site of the Nova music festival; Knesset speaker holds moment of silence.

President Herzog begins memorial journey

Herzog to Saudi TV:

'Iran offers destruction. We are offering hope'

In an interview with Riz Khan on Al Arabiya News, Israeli President Isaac Herzog calls Iran the 'empire of evil' and discusses its role in fueling conflict in the Middle East.

'Iran offers destruction. We are offering hope'

Pres. Herzog:

'Jews deserve to feel safe and to be safe - anywhere on earth'

In a message ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre, Israeli President Isaac Herzog stresses the resilience of the Israeli people, and the importance of standing united and strong against antisemitism across the globe.

'Jews deserve to feel safe and to be safe - anywhere on earth'

Israeli President welcomes five new ambassadors to Israel

Israel's President Isaac Herzog receives diplomatic credentials of new ambassadors from Belgium, Slovakia, Switzerland, Sweden, and Papua New Guinea.

Israeli President welcomes five new ambassadors to Israel