Isaac Herzog

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.'

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.