Isaac Herzog

Noa Argamani:

'Doctors say I experienced a medical miracle'

President Herzog meets doctors, mental health experts and families to discuss hostages' medical condition. Noa Argamani speaks about her injury in captivity.

President Herzog:

'There is global convergence on prioritizing a hostage deal

President Isaac Herzog hosted an emergency meeting with medical experts focusing on the dire situation and deep concern for the well-being of the hostages.

Pres. Herzog visits northern border: 'Vital to rebuild homes'

President Herzog visits Moshav Margaliot and Kibbutz Manara on northern border, 'region is recovering slowing, but major challenges still face these communities.'

Melbourne synagogue arson:

Pres. Herzog to world leaders: 'Condemn vile act of terror'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog condemns arson attack on Melbourne's Adass Israel synagogue, urges leaders to condemn 'vile act of terror, combat the intolerable rise of anti-Jewish racism worldwide.'

Herzog hosts Muslim leaders, Influential Imams in Arab society

President Isaac Herzog hosted a meeting at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, with Muslim religious leaders and influential imams from Arab communities in Israel.

President Herzog and Montana Tucker inaugurate Oct. 7th film

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog and pro-Israel social media activist Montana Tucker inaugurated The Children of October 7 documentary at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem.

Herzog responds to Ya'alon:

'Claims of genocide, ethnic cleansing outright lies, blood libel'

President Herzog attends international premiere of “The Children of October 7th" film, rejects accusations of ICC and former DM Moshe Ya'alon. 'IDF soldiers do not murder, and they do not carry out ethnic cleansing. Period.'

'Left his home to defend Israel'

Mourning Omer Neutra

Israel's leaders and officials expressed deep sorrow following the announcement that Captain Omer Maxim Neutra, a lone soldier from the US, fell on October 7th and his body is being held by Hamas in Gaza.

Herzog to mother of hostage:

'Time to finalize deal, bring the hostages home'

Less than a day after a video was released showing Edan Alexander held hostage by Hamas terrorists, President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal met this morning, Sunday, with his family.

President Herzog:

'Cabinet’s decision to approve truce is correct and important'

President Isaac Herzog comments on Lebanon ceasefire, which is set to take effect at 4:00 a.m.: The fundamental test of the ceasefire agreement will be in its full implementation, ensuring the security of all residents of the north of Israel.

President Herzog:

Rabbi's murder 'reminder of inhumanity of Jews' enemies'

Israeli President thanks UAE authorities for swift action in finding the body of Rabbi Zvi Kogan, the Chabad emissary who was abducted and murdered last week.

President Herzog:

'Every day hostages do not return, we have failed'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has called on his government to enhance efforts to free hostages held by Hamas in Gaza, emphasizing the critical need for their immediate return.

Erdogan boasts:

'We prevented Herzog from using our airspace'

Turkish President confirms Turkey denied President Isaac Herzog permission to use its airspace to travel to the COP climate summit in Azerbaijan: On certain matters, as Turkey, we are compelled to take a stand.

Herzog to Biden:

You stood up with us in our darkest hour

President Isaac Herzog meets US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office of the White House: "We are defending our people with our soldiers and pilots."

Herzog at JFNA General Assembly:

'Iran is the engine behind the modern-day antisemitism'

President Herzog congratulates Trump, calls him "a champion of peace and cooperation", and also thanks Biden for his “steadfast support from the very beginning of the war”.

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Pres. Herzog meets with Pres. Biden at the White House

Israeli President meets his US counterpart in Washington

Pres. Herzog at GA:

Trump is a champion of peace and cooperation in our region

Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks at the JFNA General Assembly, offering a message of unity and hope, and asking that the hostages in Gaza not be forgotten.

Dutch King:

'We failed the Jews in WW2, last night we failed again'

President Isaac Herzog spoke with the King of the Netherlands, Willem-Alexander, following the horrific acts of violence against Israelis and Jews on the streets of Amsterdam last night. The King strongly condemned and expressed deep horror and shock over the criminal acts committed.

Netanyahu to Dutch PM:

'Israel views Amsterdam pogrom with utmost severity'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, this morning, spoke with Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof and emphasized the great importance of the Dutch government ensuring the wellbeing of all Israelis in the Netherlands, including those who were wounded and injured in the disturbances.

President Herzog calls, congratulates Donald Trump

Israeli President and US President-Elect speak 2 days after Trump's reelection and discuss the need to return the hostages. In their call, President Trump stressed his love and support for the State of Israel.

Herzog on Gallant dismissal:

'The last thing Israel needs right now'

President Isaac Herzog condemns the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant: We must not go back towards the abyss.

President Herzog awards ‘Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor’

President Herzog awards the ‘Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor’ to eight key figures advancing the well-being of Israel and the Jewish people worldwide.

Herzog at 10/7 memorial:

'I apologize for our failure to protect your loved ones'

President Isaac Herzog addressed the State Memorial Ceremony for Civilian Victims of Terror in the current conflict and highlighted the tragic stories of the victims as well as the stories of heroism.

President Herzog:

'Each of us carries crushing moments etched in our hearts'

President Herzog speaks at the State Ceremony for the Fallen of the Swords of Iron War recounts being at the bedside of a dying soldier who was wounded defending the residents of southern Israel during the massacre.

Herzog to Blinken:

'We must take all the steps to eradicate Hezbollah's abilities'

Herzog noted that he was moved to see the Secretary of State meet with the families of the hostages.

Israeli leaders react:

'Sinwar's elimination proves no terrorist is immune'

Israeli leaders, from President Herzog and Defense Minister Gallant to UN Amb. Danon, praise IDF for the elimination of Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar.

Pres. Herzog visits northern cities targeted by Hezbollah rockets

President visits Rambam Medical Center in Haifa and meets with IDF soldiers who were injured in combat in Lebanon.

Herzog concludes 3 day tour of communities attacked on October 7

On the one-year anniversary of October 7, the President visited 26 communities, kibbutzim, and IDF bases in the Western Negev.

One year since the massacre:

President Herzog begins memorial journey

President Isaac Herzog kicks off memorial ceremony for October 7 massacre at the site of the Nova music festival; Knesset speaker holds moment of silence.

Biden calls Herzog to express solidarity on Oct. 7 anniversary

President Isaac Herzog spoke this evening, with US President Joe Biden, who called to offer his condolences to the citizens of Israel on the one-year anniversary of the October 7th massacre.

Herzog to Saudi TV:

'Iran offers destruction. We are offering hope'

In an interview with Riz Khan on Al Arabiya News, Israeli President Isaac Herzog calls Iran the 'empire of evil' and discusses its role in fueling conflict in the Middle East.

Pres. Herzog:

'Jews deserve to feel safe and to be safe - anywhere on earth'

In a message ahead of the first anniversary of the October 7th massacre, Israeli President Isaac Herzog stresses the resilience of the Israeli people, and the importance of standing united and strong against antisemitism across the globe.

Israeli President welcomes five new ambassadors to Israel

Israel's President Isaac Herzog receives diplomatic credentials of new ambassadors from Belgium, Slovakia, Switzerland, Sweden, and Papua New Guinea.

President Herzog:

Returning hostages, ending attacks on north should be UN priority

President Isaac Herzog interviewed on CNN’s One World news program. says return of the hostages and ending Hezbollah attacks 'be the most important priority of all the world leaders who are meeting right now at The UN General Assembly.'

President Herzog:

'IRGC is leading region into an abyss with terror'

President Herzog responded to the remarks of the Iranian President today: 'Iran's president says one thing, but his IRGC says another'.

Herzog:

We never wanted war, but we won't rest until Israelis return home

President Isaac Herzog addressed the inauguration ceremony for the memorial for residents of Jerusalem who fell in the war. ' It is the right and duty of the State of Israel to protect its citizens. '

President Herzog to Sky News:

'We were restrained, but something has to end'

Israeli President speaks with British media channel about the recent developments between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, says there is a 'sense of disappointment' in Israel over recent actions by the UK government. .

President Herzog:

'We did not want this war, but we are entitled to live'

President Isaac Herzog tweeted about the growing tensions in the north and praised Israel's security forces for their ongoing efforts against Hezbollah.

'We will prevail'

President Herzog and Gal Gadot launch 'Voice of the People'

President Herzog's new initiative is designed to unify Jewish communities across the globe and confront the rising tide of antisemitism head-on. In moving conversation with actress Gal Gadot, Herzog affirms the resilience of the Jewish people.

Albanian educators seek to teach their country's Holocaust legacy

In Albania, which saved its own Jews and Jewish refugees from the Nazis, educators teach the Holocaust to a new generation. 'Albanians hid Jews without regard to where they came from, or whether they were rich or poor.'

Historic visit

Albania to open commercial liaison office in Jerusalem

President Herzog, together with the mother of hostage Alon Ohel, met Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama, marking the first-ever visit by an Israeli President to the country.

Herzog to Serbian counterpart:

'Hostages should be international community's objective'

President Herzog was accompanied on his visit by Idit Ohel, an Israeli of Serbian origin, whose son Alon was taken hostage on October 7th by Hamas as he sought to escape the Nova Festival.

Behind the scenes

President Herzog working to form unity government

President Isaac Herzog has met recently with members of the opposition and coalition in an attempt to form a broad unity government. Shas chairman has been working on the issue as well.

Pres. Herzog to visit Serbia and Albania with mother of hostage

Israeli President will pay an official visit to Serbia and Albania this week together with Idit Ohel, an Israeli of Serbian origin, and the mother of the hostage Alon Ohel.

Herzog calls on political echelon: 'Bear communal responsibility'

Herzog: 'The political echelon must unite with all force. Bear communal responsibility, take all steps needed, to bring hostages home.'

Herzog to Amb. Lew:

'We trust all parties to investigate border crossing attack'

President Isaac Herzog met with US Ambassador to Israel Jack Lew and commented on the terror attack at the Allenby Crossing which left three dead.

Operation in Tulkarm continues:

IDF soldiers eliminate two terrorists, demolish explosives lab

IDF soldiers located an explosive device in a baby's stroller. President Isaac Herzog commented: 'Hamas, Islamic Jihad, and their partners in terror and hate have no regard for the value of life.'

President Herzog:

'Don't dare to continue the judicial reform'

President Isaac Herzog spoke out against the plans to resume the judicial reform legislation that was stalled by the beginning of the war.

President Herzog:

'I'm sorry we failed to bring Hersh home safely'

Israeli President speaks at funeral of murdered hostage Hersh Goldin-Polin. 'From here, I call upon the international community: The time to act is now: Bring them home.'

Herzog to Dutch FM:

'There must be firm decisions against Hamas around the world'

President Isaac Herzog met on Sunday with the Foreign Minister of the Netherlands, Caspar Veldkamp, and thanked him for his country's support.

Herzog:

No limit to Hamas' willingness to commit crimes against humanity

Israeli President reacts to murder of 6 hostages by Hamas, apologizes to families for failure to bring them home safely.

Qaid returns home:

Israeli leaders 'overjoyed' at 'daring, courageous' rescue

President Herzog, Defense Minister Gallant react to rescue of former hostage Qaid Farhan al-Qadi after nearly 11 months in Hamas captivity.

President Herzog:

'Settlements are essential for Israel's security'

At an event honoring security coordinators of the Binyamin Region's communities, President Herzog praised the settlement movement and First Lady Netanyahu called for the government to arm local security teams.

Rescued hostage tells Herzog:

'I heard someone speaking Hebrew and couldn't believe it'

Qaid Farhan al-Qadi recounts his rescue from captivity in Gaza in conversation with President Herzog, who tells him 'Our brother has returned.'

Herzog:

'Decisive action epitomizes Israel's duty to defend its citizens

Israeli President calls pre-emptive strike on Hezbollah 'an opportunity to express our gratitude and support for our daughters and sons in the Israel Defense Forces.'

Oct. 7th memorial ceremony:

Herzog's proposal to Netanyahu

President Isaac Herzog sent a proposal to Prime Minister Netanyahu following the dispute over the state ceremony to commemorate the October 7th massacre.

Blinken to Herzog:

This may be the last chance to bring the hostages home

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, stresses: 'No one should attack Israel or meddle with our clear and inherent right of self defense.'

Hostage Romi Gonen turns 24 in captivity

President Herzog comments on birthday of Romi Gonen, who was kidnapped from the Nova music festival. 'Romi's lion-hearted mother, her family and friends are fighting with extraordinary strength to see Romi home.'

President Herzog:

Remove Kahanism from the government

President Isaac Herzog confronted left-wing demonstrators who insulted him, and called to remove Kahanism from the government.

President Herzog holds prayer vigil for hostages

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog were joined by family members of hostages and bereaved families at his residence where they prayed for the well-being of the 115 hostages held captive by Hamas terrorists in the Gaza Strip for 313 days.