Isaac Herzog

Former PM Netanyahu and wife Sara visit Pres. Herzog's sukkah

Pres. Isaac Herzog hosts former PM Benjamin Netanyahu in President's Residence sukkah.

President Herzog visits Chief Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's Sukkah

On first intermediate day of Sukkot, President Isaac Herzog pays visit to Chief Sefardic Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef's sukkah.

President Herzog thanks President Carter for Camp David Accords

President Isaac Herzog marks 48th anniversary of Yom Kippur War and 1-year anniversary of Abraham Accords with call to former US President.

President Herzog hosts a Hebrew Bible study class

'Bible wasn’t written for any particular audience or community, but for everyone,' Pres. Herzog says.

President Herzog marks 20 years since 9/11

Israel's President shares his memory of the Twin Towers and Israel's connection to the victims of the attack.

Abbas speaks to Herzog and Gantz ahead of Rosh Hashanah

PA chairman wishes Israeli citizens a happy new year in conversations with President and Defense Minister.

Herzog: There was no deal with Netanyahu

President Isaac Herzog denies claims there was a deal that he would be elected President in exchange for granting Netanyahu a pardon.

Egyptian president calls Herzog, wishes Israelis happy holidays

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi called his Israeli counterpart, President Isaac Herzog, to wish Israelis a happy Rosh Hashanah.

President Herzog tours Gaza frontier

Israeli President visits Gaza border towns ahead of his first Rosh Hashanah in office. 'We have excellent commanders and soldiers here.'

Secret visit

President Herzog met King Abdullah at palace

'There is a sense in the region of a desire to make progress, a desire to speak,' Pres. Herzog says after meeting Jordanian King.

President Isaac Herzog meets with Democrat delegation

Israel's President meets with a delegation of Democrat Senators in Jerusalem.

President to Diaspora Jews: Israel is your home away from home

Israeli President Isaac Herzog publishes video message wishing Diaspora Jewish communities a happy new year.

President Herzog and the First Lady visit Modi'in school

President Herzog: 'We have an excellent education system. Their success is our success and the success of our future.'

Party leaders pay respects to Barel Hadarya Shmueli

Coalition and opposition leaders speak out about the fallen Sgt. Barel Hadarya Shmueli, who died of his wounds earlier today.

'You've all come a long way to reach this moment'

Israel's president speaks with flag-bearers of Israeli delegation to 2020 Paralympic Games in Tokyo.

Moroccan King writes to Israeli President Herzog

King Mohammad VI of Morocco sends special letter to Israeli Pres. Herzog, expressing hope for 'peace for all peoples in the region.'

'The whole world has seen the results of Iran's aggression'

President Isaac Herzog participates in ceremony in honor of the arrival of the Sa’ar 6 “Atzmaut” ship in Israel.

Israel's President to Russia: 'Cooperation of vital importance'

Herzog urged the ambassador to continue close cooperation with Israel despite Netanyahu's ousting while Russia asked for help with COVID.

Kamala Harris congratulates President Herzog on taking office

Israel's new President received a call from the Vice-President of the USA to welcome him to his new position and discuss key issues.

Herzog to Avishag Semberg: You made history

President congratulates winner of bronze medal in taekwondo: You brought great pride to the State of Israel. A big hug from all of us.

Herzog and Lapid hold first working meeting

Herzog tells Foreign Minister that he is available to the government to promote Israel's foreign relations.

'We must learn the lesson of the destruction of the Temple'

President Isaac Herzog participates in a reading of the Book of Lamentations on eve of Tisha B’Av.

President of Egypt's letter to Israel's President Herzog

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi wrote to incoming President Isaac Herzog to congratulate him on his inauguration.

Pres. Herzog: 'We must extend a hand to senior citizens'

President Isaac Herzog tours Jewish Agency’s Amigour Joseph Wilf Home for the Elderly.

Turkey and Israel agree to work towards improving relations

Spokesman for Erdogan's party says Turkey and Israel have agreed to work towards improving their relations following Erdogan-Herzog call.

Pres Herzog to promote 'common destiny' of Israel-Diaspora ties

President Herzog met today with the Our Common Destiny project, which aims to strengthen discourse between Israeli and Diaspora Jews.

Watch: UAE ambassador opens embassy in Tel Aviv

Opening of UAE Embassy 'not only an important step for Israel & United Arab Emirates, but for the entire Middle East,' Pres. Herzog says.

Erdogan speaks to Israeli President Herzog

Turkish President congratulates Isaac Herzog on his inauguration. The presidents emphasized the importance of Turkish-Israel relations.

UAE to inaugurate Tel Aviv embassy on Wednesday

President Isaac Herzog will be in attendance at the ceremony, hosted by UAE Ambassador to Israel Mohammad al Khaja.

Abbas calls to congratulate Herzog

PA chairman phones Israel's new President to congratulate him on taking office.

Biden congratulates Herzog: He'll promote coexistence in Israel

President Biden lauds new Israeli president for his 'commitment to Israeli democracy'. 'You'll advance peace, coexistence.'

Pres. Herzog, King Abdullah, praise return to normal relations

Jordanian King Abdullah II congratulates Pres. Herzog, expresses happiness at countries' return to normal relations.

President Isaac Herzog: Jihan Sadat worked for peace

President Isaac Herzog expresses his condolences to the Egyptian people on the passing of Sadat's widow.

Herzog to world leaders: Join the fight against Iran

New President to world leaders who congratulated him on his inauguration: Join the fight against the Iranian nuclear threat.

Pres. Isaac Herzog's term 'has tremendous potential for olim'

Former MK Rabbi Dov Lipman speaks about his hope President Herzog will use his Jewish Agency experience to help olim settling in Israel.

Pictures: Ceremony for President Herzog at President's Residence

Isaac Herzog attends ceremony at President's Residence as does outgoing President Rivlin, who departs after 7 years as president.

American Jewish leader: President Herzog will be a unifier

Malcolm Hoenlein, Conference of Presidents VP, talks about the role of Israel's new president and the battle against anti-Semitism

The chance to head a nation like no other

A letter to Israel’s new president, Isaac Herzog.

Watch: Isaac Herzog sworn in as president of Israel

Ceremony held for inauguration of 11th President of Israel, Isaac Herzog.

Century-old Bible to be used in swearing-in ceremony

Israel's new President to be sworn in on a century-old Bible gifted to his grandmother.

Today: Isaac Herzog to be sworn in as 11th President of Israel

Inauguration for president-elect Isaac Herzog to be held Wednesday afternoon, with swearing-in of Israel's eleventh president.

Herzog visits Western Wall, calls for unity among Israelis

President-elect who will officially take office on Wednesday: I hope to do everything to make a significant contribution to our unity.

Herzog bids farewell to the Jewish Agency

Israel's President-elect Isaac Herzog bids farewell to Jewish Agency staff before taking office.

'As Long as the Jewish Candle Burns, it is Possible to Repair'

Former Diaspora Minister Omer Yankelevich remembers former Chief Rabbi Yitzchak Isaac Halevi Herzog.

Herzog to Miami Jewish community: 'We share your pain'

Israel's president-elect offers condolences to Miami Jewish community. 'We're thinking of you during this difficult time.'

President-elect Isaac Herzog to be sworn in next month

Israel's new president to replace Reuven Rivlin at inaugural ceremony in the Knesset in July.

'Jewish Agency looks forward to working closely with new gov't'

The Jewish Agency for Israel congratulates newly-formed Government of Israel.

Kremlin congratulates Isaac Herzog on presidential victory

Russian Pres. Putin congratulates Israel's new President Herzog on his win, expresses hope for further development of relations with Israel.

Biden congratulates Isaac Herzog

Biden: I am confident that under Herzog's presidency, the partnership between Israel and the United States will continue to grow and deepen.

Herzog 'one of the strongest & most powerful advocates' for Jews

Combat Antisemitism Movement, UJA-Federation of New York, praise election of Isaac Herzog as Israel's 11th President.

Herzog's 'unwavering dedication is an inspiration'

The Jewish Agency for Israel congratulates its Chairman Isaac Herzog on becoming the next President of the State of Israel.

WJC chief praises Herzog: 'No better or more able candidate'

World Jewish Congress Pres. says he 'looks forward' to working with Israel's Pres. Herzog to 'fight against resurging anti-Semitism.'

President Rivlin congratulates his successor, Isaac Herzog

'Long live the president of Israel!', says outgoing president Reuven Rivlin after Herzog elected 11th President of Israel.

New President Herzog: 'Seasoned diplomat & political leader'

Conference of European Rabbis congratulates newly-elected Pres. Isaac Herzog, praises him as a 'seasoned diplomat and political leader.'

Isaac Herzog elected as President of Israel

Jewish Agency chief Isaac Herzog defeats Israel Prize laureate Miriam Peretz by wide margin to become Israel's 11th President.

Likud and Yesh Atid clash over presidential election

Vote for the presidency next week in doubt due to disagreement between Likud and Yesh Atid.

Israelis favor Miriam Peretz over Isaac Herzog for president

Israel Prize recipient, bereaved mother and former Sinai settler Miriam Peretz tops Jewish Agency chief Isaac Herzog in latest poll.

Isaac Herzog or Miriam Peretz: Presidential race opens

Miriam Peretz and Isaac Herzog will run for the position of President in the election in two weeks.

Isaac Herzog, Miriam Peretz launch presidential bids

'Being obligated to Israel's future is my family's inheritance.' Jewish Agency chief and former Labor chairman announces presidential run.

Israel's presidential race heating up

Israel Prize laureate Miriam Peretz and singer Yehoram Gaon will try to obtain the signatures required to submit candidacy.