Isaac Herzog

PM: We'll improve Palestinian economy, even If they hate us

Whether or not it has a partner in the effort, Israel will act to reduce the tension with the Palestinians, Prime Minister Netanyahu said.

Herzog: Rabin tried to prevent Israel from becoming 'Israstan'

Opposition leader upholds ideal of peace talks in special Knesset session in honor of PM Yitzhak Rabin.

Kahlon: I would 'step aside' to bring Herzog into coalitiion

If Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu wishes to bring Yitzhak Herzog into his coalition, Moshe Kahlon would back him to the hilt.

Herzog: Silence Could be Interpreted as Support for Terror

Opposition leader meets UN chief, warns that the world must not be silent in the face of the terror wave.

Herzog: Netanyahu and Bennett 'Must Go Home'

Herzog slams Binyamin Netanyahu and Naftali Bennett in a strongly-worded speech during the new Knesset session Monday.

Herzog: Netanyahu Should Resign

Opposition leader says Netanyahu failed to provide security and should step down. Likud officials: Herzog is an embarrassment.

Herzog: Government Must Resign over Food Shortages

Opposition chair says Israelis can't find basic food products in supermarkets thanks to years of 'destructive' Netanyahu policy.

Herzog: New Rock-Throwing Penalties 'Too Little, Too Late'

Opposition leader dismisses Cabinet's approval of harsher measures for rock throwers, says Netanyahu's government has failed.

Senior MKs Urge Brazil to Accept Dayan Appointment

Edelstein, Herzog and Lapid reach out to Brazil's envoy to Israel after former diplomats try to stymie Dani Dayan's appointment.

Liberman: There's No Prime Minister in Israel

Yisrael Beytenu chairman blames Netanyahu for rocket attack on the city of Sderot.

Report: Netanyahu Suggests 'Phasing' Bennett Out of Coalition

Maariv columnist claims Prime Minister offered Labor leader defense, foreign affairs and justice portfolios to join coalition for 4 years.

TA Mayor Huldai: Forget 'Zionist Union,' Go Back to 'Labor'

Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai has a lot to say about Yitzhak Herzog - none of it nice.

Herzog: 'Stubborn' Netanyahu Doesn't Work for Israelis

Opposition leader Yitzhak Herzog slams Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu for supporting 'illogical, unfair' gas deal.

Shaked: Once You Take Some Refugees In, They Keep Coming

Justice Minister Ayelet Shaked was the latest politician to point out the folly of admitting large numbers of Syrian refugees into Israel.

Regev on Refugees: Israelis Not Hard-Hearted, Just Cautious

Minister Miri Regev said that despite Israelis' desire to help unfortunate Syrian refugees, Israel was just not capable of absorbing them.

Herzog: Likud Has 'Forgotten What it Means to be Jews'

After Netanyahu asserts Israel too 'small' to absorb refugees, Herzog says former Likud PM Menachem Begin is 'rolling in his grave.'

'Herzog Wants Syrian Refugees? Let Them Stay in His House'

Minister Yisrael Katz and Yariv Levin blast Herzog's 'lack of national responsibility' and suggest he let refugees stay in his home.

Herzog: Israel Should Take in Syrian Refugees

Opposition leader says 'Jews cannot remain indifferent' to refugees' plight; Druze in southern Syria targeted in suspected regime attack.

Three Attacks in One Day: 'Israel's Security is Threatened'

MKs' blame for Wednesday terror spate ranges from Netanyahu for 'inaction' to High Court for releasing hunger-striking prisoner.

Where Was Israeli Flag in Herzog-Abbas Confab?

Labor leader under Facebook fire for photo op in Ramallah that included only one national flag.

Herzog: I'm More Extreme Against Terror Than Netanyahu

Opposition head meets with Abbas, urges return of 'peace talks' in response to recent spate of terror attacks.

Herzog Panders to Obama, Democrats Over Iran

Opposition leader blasts Netanyahu for harming US-Israel relations, supports Obama's claim that PM 'interferes' with US politics.

Herzog: Our Enemies Enjoy Seeing Netanyahu and Obama Fight

Opposition leader urges Netanyahu to end a spat with Obama over the agreement with Iran.

'Blame the Police for Gay Stabbing, Not Legal Protesters'

Leader of Lehava group answers Labor leader's call to label his group 'terrorist' just because it demonstrated against the gay parade.

Herzog: Label Anti-Assimilation Lehava a 'Terror Group'

Opposition chair calls to outlaw nationalist 'Jewish terror' groups; Lehava director responds: 'Herzog fights Jews, not enemies of Israel.'

Herzog: The Disengagement Was a Mistake

Left-wing opposition head says he agrees expulsion from Gush Katif, northern Samaria was wrong - though not entirely.

Herzog Makes It Perfectly Clear: No Unity Government

For once and for all, said Yitzchak Herzog, Zionist Union/Labor is not going to join Binyamin Netanyahu's coalition.

Netanyahu-Herzog Unity Government Not on the Horizon

Political sources reveal talks hit a loggerhead, with opposition by Livni and Yechimovich primary in fouling up anti-Iran deal move.

Yechimovich: Herzog's Support of PM on Iran is a 'Mistake'

Labor's former leader blasts current chairman for agreeing to stand united alongside Netanyahu against Iranian nuclear deal.

Herzog: For Israel, Hamas Terror and Iran Terror Are the Same

The firing of a rocket by Gaza terrorists at Israel just hours after Iran got its nuclear deal is no coincidence, Yitzhak Herzog argues.

Report: Netanyahu, Herzog Using President to 'Pass Notes'

Rumors continue to fly that Zionist Union will join Likud-led gov't, as Netanyahu and Herzog show cooperation in opposition to Iran deal.

Netanyahu and Herzog Agree on United Front with Regards to Iran

PM Netanyahu meets opposition chairman Herzog, says it is important to show the world a united front on Iran issue.

Herzog: Iran Deal Bad for Israel? Blame Netanyahu

Zionist Union/Labor head Yitzchak Herzog says Iran nuclear deal will be bad for Israel - and that it's all Netanyahu's fault.

Herzog Claims 'No One Wants to Return to Gush Katif'

10 years since Disengagement, Opposition head says unilateral move failed but was 'correct,' demands a Gaza peace agreement.

Chief Rabbi: Rabbinate 'Fighting for its Very Survival'

At the grave of Israel's first Chief Rabbi, Sephardic Chief Rabbi urges Opposition leader to 'follow in his grandfather's footsteps.'

Herzog: No Difference Between 'Dangerous' Regev, Leftist Critic

Oded Kotler's attack on Minister Miri Regev may have been 'needless,' but her rhetoric against artists is 'dangerous,' Herzog insists.

MKs Left and Right Blast Kotler Over Criticism of Regev

MKs from right and left criticize actor Oded Kotler, who compared Likud voters to "straw-chewing beasts".

Hazan Says He Won't Vote with Opposition

Likud MK says there is no need to worry that he will betray nationalist camp despite scandal.

Herzog: Netanyahu Will Destroy Israel as Jewish State

Zionist Union chair alleges continuation of PM Netanyahu's policies will result in binational Jewish-Arab state in Israel.

UL's MK Odeh Suggests Zionist Left is Racist, Too

Aiman Odeh, chairman of the United List, on Sunday decried the 'Israeli occupation' at the Herzliya Conference.

Herzog: Demographic Threat is 'Imminent'

Israel needs to make a deal with the Palestinian Authority right away, it it wants to survive as a Jewish state, said Yitzchak Herzog.

Egg on His Face: Lawyers Boo Herzog Over Bibi Boycott Blame

An attempt by Yitzhak Herzog to slam Prime Minister Netanyahu in front of what he thought was a sympathetic audience backfired.

Herzog Assigned Additional Security After Death Threat

Herzog receives added security after receiving letter threatening 'you're nothing...it's only a matter of time before they kill you.'

Herzog: Netanyahu 'Humiliated' Obama

Labor head responds to Obama's hostile Israeli interview, noting irregularity of US president refusing to meet PM, instead addressing media.

Herzog Uses Unity Platform to Attack Bennett

Labor and Jewish Home chairmen attend lesson devoted to national unity, but Herzog slams Bennett anyways.

Herzog Defends 'Unflattering' Documentary Portrayal

Calling the actions of staff members 'regular' for election period, Labor leader admits "Herzog" film wasn't the most successful endeavor.

Herzog Speaks Out Against Banning Israel from FIFA

"Boycotting Israel would be a red penalty card for FIFA," says opposition chairman who says he supports Netanyahu on this issue.

Herzog's Campaigner Admits: 'We Thickened His Neck'

Advertising guru Reuven Adler says Herzog's cowboyish campaign photo was unretouched, except for that detail.

Herzog: Israelis Deserve Better than Netanyahu's Circus

Attacking Netanyahu's 'game of musical chairs' as he sets up gov't, Herzog calls on Kahlon and other coalition members to fight back.

Leftist Anger as Arab Workers Banned from Judea-Samaria Buses

Defense Ministry decides on separate transport for Arab workers and Jewish residents, to combat overload and friction.

Netanyahu, Herzog Spar Over Keeping Jerusalem United

PM vows never to divide Jerusalem, defends Israel's right to build in its capital; Herzog accuses him of paying 'lip service.'

Herzog: Netanyahu in All-Out War Against the Media

Opposition leader harangues Netanyahu for impromptu firing of Communications Ministry Director, says it violates 'freedom of the press.'

Herzog Accuses Netanyahu of 'Buying' Last Election

Calling new elections imminent, Herzog says he has no need to make use Netanyahu's 'deceitful' tactics when they come.

Last Minute Opposition Jabs Before Expansion Vote

Both Herzog and Liberman accuse Netanyahu's coalition members of putting their own egos before needs of Israeli people.

Herzog Vows to Cripple Netanyahu's Coalition

'We will not let you lead; you will not be able to function," Labor head threatens, says new elections are better than Likud rule.

Left Lashes Out at Netanyahu over Expanding Government

Herzog claims battle between Netanyahu and Israel has begun, while Lapid stresses Yesh Atid will fight new measure any way it can.

Livni: I Won't Do Anything to Help Netanyahu

Backing up Zionist Union co-chair Yitzhak Herzog, Tzipi Livni asserts party has no plans whatsoever to join Netanyahu government.

Herzog: Bibi Should Give the Mandate Back to the President

Zionist Union chairman insists he's not joining the coalition, says Netanyahu should give back the mandate he was given to form a gov't.

Herzog: PM Dug Himself a Pit, I Will Not Throw Him a Rope

Labor leader Yitzhak Herzog insists Netanyahu should not count on him to bail out latest government when push comes to shove.

Sources: Netanyahu Ready to Offer Herzog Rotation Deal

Just hours after Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu announced, Likud sources said he was looking for new coalition partners.