Isaac Herzog

Estimate: Netanyahu will be pardoned - in exchange for elections

President Isaac Herzog weighing Prime Minister Netanyahu's pardon request; sources say elections may be moved up in exchange.

Irish PM calls on Dublin to drop effort to rename Herzog Park

Irish Taoiseach (Prime Minister) Micheál Martin called on the Dublin City Council to drop the proposal to rename Herzog Park, calling the move 'divisive.'

Netanyahu submits request to Pres. Herzog for pardon

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu submitted a request for a pardon to President Isaac Herzog.

'Free Palestine'?

Pres. Herzog condemns Dublin proposal to rename Chaim Herzog Park

President Isaac Herzog slams Dublin City Council’s proposed removal of the name of Israel’s sixth President, Chaim Herzog, from a public park. 'Shameful and disgraceful move.'

Released hostage reveals:

I endured brutal sexual violence

President Herzog calls released hostage Guy Gilboa-Dalal’s on-camera testimony of the brutal sexual violence he endured “extraordinary bravery” and urges the world to recognize the horrors and bear witness to the truth.

Herzog:

Adoption of US-drafted UNSC Resolution is a historic landmark

President Isaac Herzog welcomed a German youth delegation in Jerusalem, praising President Donald Trump’s UN-backed Gaza peace plan as a historic path to peace and stability.

Herzog to Adams:

'You are a dear friend of Israel and the Jewish People'

During a visit to Israel, New York City Mayor Eric Adams was praised by President Isaac Herzog for his unwavering support for Israel and the global Jewish community.

'You get right to the point'

Netanyahu thanks Trump for letter to Herzog

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacted to President Donald Trump's letter to Israeli President Isaac Herzog asking him to pardon him.

Trump Writes To Herzog:

'Pardon Netanyahu, his attention cannot be diverted'

President Herzog received a signed letter from President Trump urging him to consider pardoning Netanyahu. Herzog clarified that a pardon request requires a formal procedure in accordance with the rules.

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'Africa is important to us, no reason to push us aside'

President Isaac Herzog of Israel conducts State visit to the Democratic Republic of Congo, meets President Félix Tshisekedi in an official ceremony at the Presidential Palace

Zambian President to Israelis:

‘You are most welcome in Zambia’

Israeli leader emphasizes innovation, partnership, and peace during state visit to Lusaka, strengthening ties with Zambian leadership and civil society.

Herzog at funeral

'All nations must stand with humanity, bring all hostages home'

President Herzog delivers eulogy at the funeral of Israeli-American soldier Captain Omer Neutra.

Herzog:

Trump's plan 'the realization of Rabin’s vision'

President Herzog, speaking at the Rabin memorial, praised the Trump administration's regional peace efforts and urged Palestinians to abandon terror and fulfill all deal clauses.

Herzog to African faith leaders:

'Hamas must return Tanzanian Hostage'

President Herzog urged the immediate return of Tanzanian hostage Joshua Mollel’s body during a meeting with African Christian leaders, calling Hamas's actions a ceasefire violation.

President Isaac Herzog:

Upon us to ensure that fallen hostages brought to eternal rest

'These ‘Zios’ are the finest of human beings,' President Isaac Herzog declared at the World Zionist Congress, praising those who rebuilt the Jewish homeland after millennia of persecution and the horrors of the Holocaust, creating 'a Jewish, democratic, life-affirming and peace-seeking state.

55 ministers and MKs demand release of Jewish security prisoners

Fifty-five coalition ministers and MKs signed a letter sent to President Isaac Herzog, demanding he act to secure the release of Jewish security prisoners due to the hostage deal.

The people behind the Shin Bet's dramatic missions

At a ceremony at the President’s Residence, Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Herzog honored 14 Shin Bet employees for exceptional service, citing their vital role in foiling over 1,200 terror attacks.

Pres Herzog awards Presidential Medal of Honour to Miriam Adelson

Presidential Medal of Honor awarded to 9 individuals, including Prof. Avi Ohry, Justice (ret.) George Karra, Galila Ron-Feder Amit, Prof. Dina Porat, Dr. Yossi Vardi, Sheikh Muwaffaq Tarif, Moti Malka, Dr. Miriam Adelson, and Dr. Mathias Döpfner.

Herzog to Vance:

‘Your visit is a brick toward building peace’

President Isaac Herzog met US Vice President JD Vance in Jerusalem, thanking him and President Trump for their efforts to advance peace and expressing hope for the swift return of all hostages.

Haredim fume:

Military Police arrest yeshiva students at home for draft evasion

Two haredi yeshiva students, studying at prominent yeshivas, are arrested overnight for failing to appear for enlistment.

President Herzog calls for return of EuroLeague to Israel

Israel's President Isaac Herzog calls on EuroLeague CEO Paulius Motiejunas to allow basketball games to return to the country after a two-year suspension.

Herzog: 'I am heartbroken'

Knesset session opens in mayhem

The Fourth Session of the 25th Knesset opened with sharp exchanges after Speaker Amir Ohana criticized the judiciary, while President Herzog urged respect, restraint, and national unity.

Herzog refraining from issuing full pardons for Jewish prisoners

Minister Yariv Levin asked the President to pardon six Jewish prisoners to counteract the release of Arab terrorists. Herzog is considering the request.

President Herzog: 'We will never forget their sacrifice'

Speaking at memorial ceremony for victims of October 7 massacre and those who fell in the war since, Israel's President Isaac Herzog reflects on the resilience and sacrifice of Israel's fallen soldiers and bereaved families, honoring their courage and sacrifice.

President Herzog:

Elhanan was a pillar of fire

President Isaac Herzog spoke at a memorial service for Elhanan Kalmanson, who fell in battle after October 7, praising his spirit, courage, and unifying character, 'You lived with an Israeli hero.'

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President Trump departs from Israel

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara, with President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal, bid farewell to U.S. President Trump upon his departure at Ben-Gurion International Airport

President Herzog:

'The piano at the President’s Residence is waiting for you!'

President Herzog spoke with released hostage Alon Ohel - a talented pianist - and invited him to play the piano at the President’s Residence.

Herzog to award Trump with Israel’s highest civilian honor

President Herzog to inform President Trump of his decision to award him the “Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor” in recognition of his efforts to bring the hostages home.

President Herzog:

'The deal will be very painful'

President Herzog visited Hostages' Square and expressed hope for the return of all hostages, but warned that there would be costs to pay.

Pres. Herzog meets Trump envoys Jared Kushner, Steve Witkoff

President Isaac Herzog this evening welcomed US President Donald Trump’s special envoys, Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

Herzog:

President Trump deserves Nobel Prize for Gaza hostage deal

President Isaac Herzog hailed the agreement to free hostages and end the Gaza war, thanking Prime Minister Netanyahu and President Donald Trump, whom he said deserves the Nobel Peace Prize.

Herzog at Nova Memorial

“The world must understand the evil that was carried out here'

President Isaac Herzog addressed the memorial ceremony held on the site of the Nova Music Festival where more than 370 people were murdered.

King Charles assures Herzog of commitment to fight antisemitism

President Herzog has received a heartfelt and reassuring letter from His Majesty King Charles III, reaffirming the King’s deep commitment to fighting antisemitism and standing with Jewish communities around the world.

President Herzog:

'We are fighting the war of the entire free world'

President and First Lady Herzog hosted a delegation of evangelical content creators to share with them Israel's side of the war.

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From darkness of 10/7 emerged courage and heroism

On the 2nd anniversary of the October 7 massacre, President Herzog states: 'The story of Israel is the story of resilience, of a people who will never give up, never give in, and never stop believing that light will overcome the darkness.'

Incoming Shin Bet head:

'We will be loyal to the state and ensure great unity'

President Isaac Herzog welcomed Maj. Gen. (res.) David Zini as the new head of Shin Bet, highlighting the agency’s vital role in national security and expressing full confidence in his leadership.

Trump praised by Herzog for leadership on hostage release plan

President Isaac Herzog marks two years since the October 7 Hamas attacks by thanking President Trump for a concrete plan to bring Israeli hostages home from Gaza.

President Herzog:

'Trump’s Gaza proposal offers real hope'

President Herzog endorses Trump’s Gaza peace plan, calling it a path to ending the war, freeing hostages, and forging a new regional partnership.

At the Western Wall

President Herzog participates in Selichot prayers

President Herzog joins Selichot prayers at the Western Wall and meets with IDF lookouts who survived captivity.

JPPI report:

'Antisemitism at record highs; report warns of alarming trends.'

The Jewish People Policy Institute (JPPI) annual report warns of declining Jewish well-being worldwide, citing weakened cohesion, resilience, and identity under war, antisemitism, and diplomatic pressures.

President Herzog toasts haredi IDF soldiers on Rosh Hashanah eve

President Herzog toasts haredi IDF soldiers on Rosh Hashanah eve, 'see yourselves as pioneers at the forefront, in the first Haredi brigade in the history of the State of Israel.'

Herzog:

'Israel’s fight is a just one in defense of entire free world'

Israeli President sends heartfelt greetings to Jewish communities across the globe for Rosh Hashanah, stresses 'all Jews have a place and voice in Israel.'

Herzog on border crossing attack:

Terrorists want to derail our relations with Jordan

During a meeting with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka of Fiji, the President spoke of the breaking news of the attack on Israelis at the Allenby Crossing.

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'Europe turning its back on Israel hurts Europe'

President Isaac Herzog today spoke at an event hosted by German Ambassador to Israel, Steffen Seibert, ahead of German Unity Day.

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'Issues would've been more difficult without Abraham Accords'

President Isaac Herzog meets in Jerusalem with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to mark the 5th anniversary of the Abraham Accords.

Emily Damari

'I told the terrorist - shoot me!'

Captivity survivor Emily Damari, who was held captive by Hamas in Gaza for 471 days, made her first public appearance in Britain last night.

Pres. Herzog:

Recognizing Palestinian state will not free a single hostage

President Isaac Herzog speaks at Chatham House, emphasizing that 'unilateral recognition of a Palestinian state will not free one hostage, will not feed one Palestinian, and will only embolden Hamas and reward terror.'

'Stop the famine'

UK PM presses Herzog on Gaza crisis

Spokesperson for PM Keir Starmer says he urged President Herzog to ease Gaza’s crisis by halting offensives and allowing aid, while reaffirming Britain’s commitment to peace and its alliance with Israel.

Herzog to Starmer

'Recognition of Palestine would in no way help'

Israeli President meets British PM at 10 Downing St., says recognizing a Palestinian state would no advance peace, help Palestinians, or help bring the hostages home.

At 10 Downing Street

Herzog to meet Starmer to protest Palestine recognition

Israeli President to meet UK PM in London to protest the British government's intention to recognize a Palestinian state while Hamas still holds 48 hostages and the notion of sanctions against Israel.

'We saw absolute evil'

Pres. Herzog visits wounded terror victims in Jerusalem

President Isaac Herzog this evening, Monday, visited wounded victims of this morning’s terror attack in the Ramot neighborhood, who are being treated at Shaare Zedek Medical Centre.

'Model citizen'

Herzog commends taxi driver who rescued elderly woman from attack

President Isaac Herzog spoke to the taxi driver who bravely rescued an elderly woman from the scene of the murderous shooting attack at the Ramot Junction.

President Isaac Herzog to visit London

President Isaac Herzog to visit London on Tuesday, in solidarity with the Jewish community and addressing antisemitism.

Herzog meets Pope at Vatican, urges release of hostages

During a meeting at the Vatican, Israeli President Herzog urged Pope Leo XIV and global faith leaders to demand Hamas release hostages as a step toward regional peace.

'A great personal example'

Miriam Adelson, Druze leader among Presidential Medal recipients

President Isaac Herzog to award Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to individuals who have made a unique contribution to the State of Israel.

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Herzog considers clemency for Ami Popper tied to Hamas deal

President Isaac Herzog is weighing a possible sentence reduction for Ami Popper, convicted of murdering seven Palestinian Arabs in 1990, if a future Israel-Hamas hostage deal includes prisoner releases.

‘Nation trembles and aches’

President, captivity survivor issue call to free hostages

President Isaac Herzog and captivity survivor Eliya Cohen urge all efforts to secure the hostages' release: "Take all possible steps to bring them home."

President Herzog meets family of abducted Nepalese student

After visiting Hostages Square, President Isaac Herzog met the family of abducted Nepalese student Bipin Joshi, urging the international community to help secure his release.

President Herzog:

'International leaders, stop being a bunch of hypocrites'

President Isaac Herzog Hostage Square and met with families. Herzog urged the international community to pressure Hamas and insist on the hostages immediate release.

Herzog hosts makers of Emmy Award-Winning We Will Dance Again'

President Herzog: “The harrowing report by the Ministry of Health, submitted today to the Red Cross, together with the horrifying images of the hostages, make clear to us and to the entire world that the monstrous acts committed on October 7 continue to this day.”