Isaac Herzog

Argentina Chief Rabbi makes first public appearance since attack

Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich meets Jewish Agency head Yitzhak Herzog in first public appearance since he was beaten in his home last month.

'We hope the next Knesset will be calmer than this one'

Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein and Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog speak with Jewish students in seven locations worldwide.

'Attacked Rabbi is showing resilience'

Jewish Agency head Yitzhak Herzog says Argentina must catch 'villains' who seriously injured country's chief rabbi in anti-Semitic attack.

President Rivlin speaks with Argentina Chief Rabbi after attack

Israeli President tells Chief Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich Israel will "do everything necessary to protect Jews' following anti-Semitic attack.

EU ambassador to Israel hosts Holocaust Remembrance Day event

European Union Ambassador hosts Israeli delegation in Brussels for Holocaust Remembrance Day ceremony.

'Jews are once again unsafe on the streets of Europe'

Jewish Agency chairman at EP: 'As it pertains to anti-Semitism, this is one of the darkest eras for European Jewry in recent times.'

Jewish Agency head Herzog heads to Pittsburgh

Following massacre, former Labor chief heads to Pennsylvania in show of solidarity with local Jewish community.

Watch: World Koolulam

Thousands of participants and graduates of MASA program arrive this week in Tel Aviv to sing 'No Place We'd Rather Be' together.

Herzog: Orthodox, Reform, Conservative will respect each other

Jewish Agency Chairman Yitzhak Herzog tells North American Jewry at Jewish Federation GA Israel-Diaspora divide an existential threat.

It's official: Livni to be appointed opposition leader

'Zionist Union' Chairman sends letter to Knesset speaker saying Livni's appointment will take effect on August 1.

The Opposition Leader’s swan song

Gil Hoffman asks Yitzhak Herzog whether leaving the Zionist Union is akin to fleeing the sinking Titanic.

Celebrating 70 years of Aliyah with 700 Olim

Jewish Agency holds festive event at Ben Gurion Airport with hundreds of Olim who came in one day from France, Russia, Argentina and Brazil.

Bennett concerned: We will lose millions of Jews in the Diaspora

Education Minister and Jewish Agency chairman participate in evening of dialogue in Shoham.

After 15 years:

Yitzhak Herzog leaves Knesset

Former Labor party leader and new head of Jewish Agency bids farewell to the Knesset after 15 years of service.

Herzog's parting speech: Be careful how you talk

Chairman of opposition leaves Knesset to head Jewish Agency. 'Understand that every word here can ignite a fire among our people in vain.'

Mr. Herzog, sincerity is not enough to turn back the tide

Herzog walks back comment calling intermarriage a ‘plague’

New Jewish Agency head says comment comparing intermarriage to a plague was misunderstood.

Avi Gabbay fined for exceeding expenditure limit

State Comptroller publishes report on candidates accounts in primaries for Labor Party leadership; Gabbay's deficit: NIS 537,103.

Tzipi Livni to return as opposition leader?

Outgoing opposition leader Isaac Herzog recommends Hatnuah leader Tzipi Livni replace him as leader of opposition.

'Inconceivable that Reform stages coup'

Coalition Chairman sharply criticizes Herzog appointment to chair Jewish Agency, threatens agency budget.

Israel's President congratulates new Jewish Agency chairman

Rivlin tweets blessing to Herzog: 'As MK, minister, opposition chairman, Buji has been at heart of Israeli democracy for most of his life.'

It's official: Herzog to head Jewish Agency

Herzog will take the new position on August 1, replacing Natan Sharansky, who has chaired the agency for the past 9 years.

Bennett welcomes Herzog's appointment as Jewish Agency head

Jewish Home leader says Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog a great choice to lead Jewish Agency to try to mend relations with Diaspora.

Yitzhak Herzog tapped to lead the Jewish Agency

Former Labor party leader, opposition head appointed leader of Jewish Agency, replacing Natan Sharansky.

Surprise guest at Gush Katif expellees conference

Opposition Chairman Herzog: 'I hope we will always know how to overcome challenges together and in unity.'

Opposition head: Terror attack was 'despicable murder'

Opposition head Yitzhak Herzog pays condolence visit to family of terror victim Itamar Ben Gal, says murderer should be 'duly punished.'

Herzog: We will not be deterred by terrorism

Opposition chairman condemns attack near Ariel: We are all united around Rabbi Ben Gal's family.

'What would Yitzhak Herzog's grandfather think?'

Jewish Home MK slams Opposition leader Herzog's willingness to hand responsibility for Temple Mount to Saudi Arabia.

Herzog offers Saudis 'special role' on Temple Mount

Zionist Union MK Herzog says Israelis ready for peace, suggests offering Saudi Arabia central role in deciding Temple Mount's future.

'A cheap populist decision'

Leftist MKs blast Likud Central Committee after its members approve a motion calling for Israeli sovereignty over Judea and Samaria.

Herzog to Netanyahu: Israel also needs a Menachem Begin

Opposition leader tells PM just as Arab world needs another Anwar Sadat, Israel needs another Menachem Begin to make peace.

PM on Balfour centenary

'Palestinians are going backwards 100 years'

PM says Balfour paved way for international recognition of Israel, Arab refusal to accept Jewish rights root cause of conflict.

Har Adar terror attack victims laid to rest

The 3 victims of deadly terrorist attack buried. 'What a chasm between two men - one who loved life, and one who came to kill.'

'Har Adar attack is a message to Trump envoy'

MKs from across the political spectrum condemn Tuesday's terror attack in Har Adar that killed a Border Policeman and two guards.

Tony Blair: Arab leaders starting to drop demonization of Israel

Former British PM says new opportunities emerging for Israel in the Middle East,

President Rivlin:

'The Land of Israel does not belong to any party'

President, Opposition Leader attend 40th anniversary celebration of Samaria community Elkana. 'Elkana was established by Rabin government.'

'Ehud Barak might have gone to jail'

Likud responds to former Prime Minister Ehud Barak calling Netanyahu 'personally and systematically corrupt.'

Barak: Netanyahu continues to whine

Former PM fires back at Netanyahu who mocked him during a speech in Tel Aviv. Left blasts Likud support rally.

Herzog: 'A profane fire threatens us from within'

Opposition leader participates in Eicha reading at the Mercaz Harav Yeshiva in Jerusalem.

Herzog to remain opposition leader

New Labor party chairman Avi Gabbay asks outgoing leader to continue as opposition leader because he is currently not an MK.

Herzog loses Labor party leadership

MK Amir Peretz and former minister Avi Gabai to face off in second round of Labor primaries.

INTO THE FRAY: Israel’s disloyal—and dishonest—opposition

Herzog: 'Leftist bloc' will be formed with or without Lapid

Opposition leader says an anti-Netanyahu bloc will be formed even if Yesh Atid chairman doesn't join it.

'Zionist Union' releases new campaign

'Zionist Union' faction launches counter-campaign following shelved negative campaign planned in Likud against senior Zionist Union figures.

PM Netanyahu, Herzog held secret meeting with Egyptian president

Left-wing newspaper claims Netanyahu, Herzog, met with al-Sisi in April 2016

Left-wing party's internal spat goes public

Zionist Union leader Yitzhak Herzgo blames would-be leader Avi Gabai for 'damage' to the party and helping to nix PA-Israel negotiations.

Livni: Maale Adumim is held hostage by Amona

Herzog and Livni visit Maale Adumim. Livni: 'We need to set priorities: Blocs - yes, isolated settlements - no.'

They speak about nationalism and oppose the Nationality Law?

Prime Minister criticizes opposition leader who spoke in Knesset against the Nationality Law: 'Go figure'.

'Israel is a beacon of hope'

PM refers in Knesset memorial to state visionary Herzl and constitution. Opposition chairman harshly criticizes remarks.

Israel condemns UNESCO vote

Israeli politicians from across the political spectrum slam 'anti-Semitic' UNESCO vote denying Israeli sovereignty over Jerusalem.

Herzog: There will be elections within a year

Opposition leader claims coalition is in the midst of a crisis.

Deri to Herzog: Join the government

Shas chairman calls on opposition leader to join the government. Herzog responds and calls on Deri to join alternative coalition.

Herzog: Nikki Haley following in footsteps of Patrick Moynihan

Opposition Leader Yitzhak Herzog gives live interview at AIPAC conference, praises current US ambassador to the UN for defending Israel.

Herzog: Netanyahu acting irrationally

Zionist Union head Yitzhak Herzog says he's establishing "Zionist, centrist, rational bloc" to replace Netanyahu with or without elections.

Netanyahu: If we don't agree, we'll have new elections

Netanyahu holds Likud meeting, says ball is in Kahlon's court; Kahlon speaks with opposition leader Herzog about replacing Netanyahu.

Herzog: Netanyahu hostage to Smotrich, driven crazy by Bennett

Opposition leader says Trump envoy arrival to Israel proves Netanyahu a failure. Livni: 'Jewish Home party runs government policy.'

Netanyahu made offer to Herzog, then backtracked

Report claims Netanyahu offered Herzog unity government to advance peace talks, then backtracked.

Opposition leader praises Trump stances on anti-Semitism, Israel

Herzog confident Trump will halt the recent attacks on Jews.

Herzog: Netanyahu 'ran away' from peace initative

Opposition chairman: Kerry's peace proposal was historic opportunity but Netanyahu backed off because it would have dismantled Likud.

Herzog: 'Settlements' endanger Israel

Opposition Leader says Jewish settlement endangers Israel's identity as Jewish state, calls on government to advance two-state solution.