Isaac Herzog

First female Military Secretary to the President appointed

President Isaac Herzog decides to appoint Colonel "N" as the next Military Secretary to the President, promote her to Brigadier General.

"Israel is watching you"

The president's gift to Israel's next astronaut

Pres. Herzog meets Eytan Stibbe, who will fly to the International Space Station, gifting him with special prayer cube.

President Isaac Herzog's pardons policy

In 4 months. the president has approved 104 requests for a pardon, refuses to pardon sex offenders, domestic violence offenders.

Improving online discourse starts with all of us

Let us pause, take a deep breath and remember that flagrant and hurtful language doesn’t get us anywhere.

Pres. Herzog meets Greek Prime Minister

Isaac Herzog holds diplomatic working meeting with Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis following 8th Israel-Cyprus-Greece trilateral summit.

President Herzog and Meta seek to change online discourse

Among those joining the campaign: PM Bennett, Foreign Minister Lapid, Interior Minister Shaked, MKs Regev and Zohar, and others.

'US committed to Iron Dome - and to stopping Iranian nukes'

New US Ambassador to Israel vows Biden administration will prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons, continue to back Iron Dome.

Herzog to US ambassador: All options on the table against Iran

Nides officially received in Jerusalem as new US ambassador. Herzog invited a character from the ambassador's past to the ceremony.

Abu Dhabi prince invites Pres. Herzog for a visit

President Herzog holds 'warm and friendly' conversation with the UAE Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed.

Bennett at Hannukah lighting: A good spirit is blowing in Israel

PM, president light candles for 2nd night of Hannukah with soldiers in IDF Nativ conversion program.

Hebron Governor: Herzog's visit 'a declaration of war'

PA blasts President Herzog's participation in Hanukkah candle lighting in the Cave of the Patriarchs.

Left-wing activists protest Pres. candle-lighting in Hebron

Police prevent left-wing activists from approaching Cave of the Patriarchs as Pres. Herzog lights first candle of Hanukkah at holy site.

Haaretz blasts Israel's new President for planned Hebron visit

Hebron symbolizes 'ugliness and cruelty of the occupation, and settlers' violence and domineering,' Haaretz claims.

Israel's First Lady: Don't use the term 'honor killings'

Israeli Pres. Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal host awards ceremony honoring activists against violence in the Arab community.

Boris Johnson: Attack proves designation of Hamas correct

President Isaac Herzog meets British PM Boris Johnson at 10 Downing Street.

Herzog: British Jewish community is 'exemplary'

UK official visit: President Isaac Herzog meets British Jewish community leaders.

Herzog awards posthumous award to Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

President Herzog on late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks: He became a masterful articulator of the Jewish foundation of universal values.

President Herzog meets Prince Charles

Israel's president speaks with Prince Charles about climate change, Holocaust education, and Herzog's family ties to Britain.

Holocaust survivor celebrates 92nd birthday - with Israeli Pres.

At UK event on anti-Semitism, Israeli Pres. Herzog praises Holocaust survivor for 'unbreakable will to overcome darkest evil.'

President Herzog to meet Prince of Wales, British PM

Israel's President will begin a three-day state visit to England on Sunday, meeting with the Prince of Wales and the British Prime Minister.

President Herzog to make official visit to the United Kingdom

During the official visit, President Herzog will meet PM Boris Johnson and pay tribute to the late Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.

China's President receives official invite to Israel

In first-ever phone call between Israeli, Chinese, presidents, China's Xi receives invitation to visit Israel.

Herzog to US amb: Israel committed to fighting climate change

President Isaac Herzog hosts US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield at the President's Residence.

Colombian President seeks to upgrade ties with Israel

President Isaac Herzog hosts dinner in honor of visiting President Iván Duque Márquez of Colombia.

Herzog: Borderless science is not a slogan, it is a true reality

President Isaac Herzog speaks at opening of the 73rd Annual Meeting of the International Board of the Weizmann Institute of Science.

Herzog: The word 'traitor' must be out of political discourse

President Herzog at 2021 Haifa Law Conference: Accusations of treason imperil our democracy.

In order to prevent violence:

Labor MK cancels attendance at Western Wall prayers

Following request of President Isaac Herzog, MKs Gilad Kariv and Alon Tal agree to cancel Western Wall visit in order to prevent violence.

Pres. Herzog: 'We must bring rest of Ethiopian Jews - quickly'

Celebrating the Sigd festival, Pres. Herzog says, 'The Jews of Ethiopia did not wait around, but got up and took the initiative.'

President Isaac Herzog meets European Parliament delegation

Herzog met a delegation of eleven members of the European Parliament, representing four political groups and eight countries.

Pres. Herzog: Suez battle told the world: Israel is here to stay

'Suez Campaign was an important milestone, it made clear to our enemies and the world that we are here to stay,' Pres. Herzog says.

Israel's President asks forgiveness

Israel's Pres. Herzog visits Kafr Qassem, asks forgiveness for 1956 massacre.

PM to Swiss President: 'Take action against Iran'

PM Naftali Bennett requests that Swiss Confederation, as a member of IAEA council, take decisive action against Iran's nuclear project.

Pres. Herzog writes Jordanian King on peace treaty anniversary

Israeli President describes 'value of peace,' closeness between Israel and Jordan on 27th anniversary of peace treaty.

Israel's president launches new forum to fight climate change

Former communist party MK Dov Khenin tapped to lead Israel's new Climate Forum.

Pres Herzog reconstructs photo of his father on board IAF jet

President Isaac Herzog visits the Tel Nof Airbase accompanied by Israeli Air Force commander Maj. Gen. Amikam Norkin.

Herzog at Rabin memorial: We forgot that complexity is good

Israeli leaders pay their respects to assassinated pm Yitzhak Rabin.

Pres. Herzog meets Swedish FM: Help support efforts for peace

President Isaac Herzog holds diplomatic working meeting with Swedish Foreign Minister Ann Linde.

'Jews must be free to live proud Jewish lives wherever they are'

Israeli President addresses Malmö International Forum on Holocaust Remembrance and Combating Antisemitism in Sweden.

Pres. Herzog: 'Iran is exploiting the world's inaction'

'Iran exploiting world’s inaction, a clear threat to international peace & security,' Pres, Isaac Herzog says at Jerusalem Post Conference:

President to high schoolers: Leadership means respecting others

'People think leadership is about giving orders, but it is exactly the opposite,' Pres. Herzog says. 'Leadership means respecting others.'

Bennett to Merkel: We certainly remember history

PM Naftali Bennet presents to Chancellor Angela Merkel an optimistic view of new government.

Pres. Herzog's lifechanging moment with the Lubavitcher Rebbe

Israel's Pres. Herzog tells Kiev rabbi of his unique connection with the Lubavitcher Rebbe, and the unforgettable moment on Simchat Torah.

Pres. Herzog's plane malfunctions, delaying return to Israel

President's flight back to Israel from Ukraine visit delayed due to problem with aircraft.

Pres. Herzog recites Yizkor memorial prayer at Babi Yar

International ceremony held marking 80 years since the Babi Yar Massacre and inaugurating the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center in Kyiv.

Herzog holds working meeting with German president

German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is visiting Kyiv as part of the inauguration of the Babyn Yar Holocaust Memorial Center.

Pres. Herzog:

'Israel supports diplomatic solution between Ukraine-Russia'

President Isaac Herzog meets with Ukrainian counterpart in first State visit of his presidency.

President Herzog leaves for Ukraine visit

Pres. Isaac Herzog departs to Ukraine for first state visit, praises Ukraine Pres. Zelenksy's 'commitment to the war against anti-Semitism.'

President Herzog to visit Ukraine in first state visit

Marking 80 years since the Babyn Yar Massacre, President Isaac Herzog will fly to Ukraine for the first state visit of his presidency.

President Herzog visits Shalva Center that helps the disabled

Event marks 30 years since the organization was nationally recognized by his grandfather during his presidency.

'We all must embrace the tradition of Jews from Arab countries'

President Isaac Herzog hosts study session in honor of 200th anniversary of passing of Rabbi Raphaeal Berdugo.

Pres. Herzog meets Barel Shmueli's comrades-in-arms

President, First Lady welcome soldiers from the company of Barel Shmueli, who was murdered by a terrorist on the Gaza border.

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.'