Isaac Herzog

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Herzog Calls for Resumption of Peace Talks Amid IDF Operation

Opposition leader calls for Israel and the Palestinian Authority to resume talks, even as Operation Protective Edge continues.

Herzog: Abbas Promised Help in Search for Teens

Labor head MK Yitzchak Herzog said that PA chief Mahmoud Abbas had personally promised that to help Israel find three missing teens.

Opposition Head Slams Zoabi's 'Obscene' Support for Kidnappers

Labor party leader Yitzchak Herzog compares radical Arab MK's defense of Israeli teens' abduction to 'price tag' crimes.

Opposition Chairman Herzog Says 'Don't Blame Abbas'

Labor Chairman Yitzhak Herzog tells families 'arguments put aside for prayer,' proceeds to argue with Netanyahu over responsibility.

Labor Tells Yesh Atid to Collapse Government for 'Peace'

Herzog slams Yesh Atid for Jewish Home alliance, tells party to join Opposition; Livni launches offensive on settlement enterprise.

Herzog Mocks Netanyahu Over Presidential Election

Opposition head jokingly suggests that Netanyahu offer the Pope to run for president.

Herzog to Livni and Lapid: Leave the Coalition

Opposition leader says Lapid and Livni should leave the government over peace talks failure.

Herzog Blames the Government for Peace Talks Collapse

Opposition leader says Netanyahu should “initiate a comprehensive and courageous offer” to PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas.

Peres Praises Oslo Architect 'Peace Fighter'

Peres eulogizes 'peace fighter' Pundak who was 'ready to do anything for peace'; Olmert calls him 'man of justice, most realistic Israeli.'

Opposition Attacks Netanyahu For 'Adding Fuel' to Haters

Labor leader attacks cutting ties with PA, calls it 'disengagement' from the world; other MKs praise 'firm response to PA provocation.'

Opposition: If Liberman Wants Elections, Give Them to Him

Opposition members call for elections following Foreign Minister's remarks that going to the polls is better than releasing terrorists.

Opposition Head Calls on US to Free Jonathan

MK Yitzhak Herzog says Pollard is 'neither the Right's nor the Left's. I want to see him with us before the Seder.'

Opposition Leader, Jordanian King Meet Over Peace Talks

Latest last-minute bid to save failing talks between Israel, PA includes visit by Labor head to Amman.

Herzog: I Won't Enter Netanyahu's Coalition

"I intend to win the next election and lead this country," declares opposition leader.

MKs May Heckle David Cameron

Opposition members intend to leave the plenum after British PM's speech, but some may stay and interrupt it.

Shas Chairman Supports Opposition Head for Prime Minister

In another 'retaliation' statement against Religious Zionist parties, Aryeh Deri hails Herzog as PM at Opposition meeting.

Shas Chairman Threatens Support for Territorial Withdrawals

As opposition boycotts controversial debates, Deri threatens hareidi support for withdrawals as 'revenge' against Religious Zionists.

Opposition MKs Slam Coalition as One Big 'Mafia'

Opposition MKs said they may boycott Knesset discussions on major laws this week, because of Coalition's 'mafia tactics.'

Attorney Accuses Opposition Leader of 'Treason'

Sheftel says Herzog 'betrayed' Israel in Kerry meeting, by pushing foreign agenda. Accuses left of siding with 'Arab enemy.'

Herzog: I Doubt Netanyahu Will Lead Us to Peace

Opposition leader says he agrees with Netanyahu’s demands for security, but doubts Netanyahu can lead Israel to peace.

Opposition Head to Kerry: Ignore the Right

Labor Party head says he told Kerry to force through 'historic compromise,' not matter what Israel might say.

Labor Party Head Sets Out Prime Ministerial Ambitions at AIPAC

Opposition Head Isaac Herzog pulls no punches at Washington conference, calls right-wing opponents 'fascists'.

Opposition Leader Says Hareidi Enlistment Being Mishandled

Labor Party leader Isaac Herzog criticizes aggressive implementation of hareidi draft law, says more dialogue necessary.

Herzog Takes Coalition to Court Over Key Knesset Committee

Opposition leader files appeal in protest of delay in the appointment of a chairman to Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee.

Netanyahu is Ruled by 'Extremists', Charges Opposition

Opposition slams Netanyahu, after 21 MKs send him a letter clarifying that a construction freeze is out of the question.

Why did Labor Oppose Bill against Benefits for Terrorists?

Labor party MKs explain why they voted to continue state benefits to terrorists freed early from prison.

Herzog: PA Should Recognize Israel as Jewish State

In surprising turnaround, Opposition Leader Yitzhak Herzog supports the demand that the PA recognize Israel as the Jewish homeland.

Lapid Cuts Off Money to Judea and Samaria

All money transfers to Judea and Samaria stopped after Channel 2 publication claiming compensation money went to Yesha Council 'illegally.'

Herzog: Bennett is a 'Post-Zionist'

Labor party head Yitzchak Herzog on Thursday slammed Economics Minister Naftali Bennett for his performance in office.

Opposition Leader: 'The Right Has No Vision'

Labor MK and Opposition Head Yitzhak Herzog attacks nationalist camp, claims Palestinian state is 'true Zionism' at INSS conference.

Labor Head Upset with Yaalon for 'Insulting' Kerry

MK Yitzhak Herzog says defense minister's 'hurtful diatribe' against US diplomat exposes Likud's real face.

Labor Party Head Not Opposed to Land Swaps

Opposition leader Yitzchak Herzog said that he would not be opposed to the principle of a “land swap” with a Palestinian entity.

Herzog: Opposition Will Vote With Govt. On PA Deal

Labor Party chairman Yitzchak Herzog said his party would do everything to ensure that proposals by John Kerry are adopted by Israel.

Herzog to Netanyahu: We'll Replace You

Opposition leader has harsh words for PM Netanyahu at Labor party convention, says he is a "CEO who lacks a vision."

Kerry Faces Doubters on Left, Right

Labor party head doesn’t see serious diplomacy on the horizon. Right-wing activists in blunt message, ‘Kerry, go home.’

Livni: Negev and Galilee Better than 'Settlements'

"Isolated settlements" cause Israel to be boycotted, says chief Israeli negotiator.

Labor Chief Slams PM over Mandela Memorial Absence

Opposition head says South African Jews are upset, accuses Netanyahu of 'insensitivity or plain stupidity'.

Herzog: Liberman Trying to Sabotage the Peace Process

Opposition leader slams Foreign Minister for saying that there is no chance of peace with the PA in the near future.

Herzog: Divide Jerusalem and Make Land Swaps

New Labor head says Gush Etzion in Judea is one of his favorite places, nevertheless pushes concessions including on Israel's capital.

Herzog to Push Netanyahu to Make Concessions to PA

"Abbas has a real desire to achieve peace," claims opposition leader after meeting PA chief in Ramallah.

Herzog: No Pact with Livni; Netanyahu Bungles US-Israel Relation

New Labor Party head Yitzhak Herzog denies reports of emerging pact with Livni's HaTnua party, attacks PM over international relations.

Herzog: Netanyahu Creating 'Unnecessary Panic' About Iran

Labor party chairman accuses PM of creating panic about Iran, accuses him of harming U.S.-Israel relations.

Livni: Labor Once Again Joins the 'Peace Camp'

Justice Minister and Hatnu'a head Tzippy Livni calls for a 'new partnership' that would include Labor to push for an Israel-PA deal.

Herzog 'Not Rushing' to Join Bibi's Coalition

"If Netanyahu goes for a bold diplomatic move I'll be there to help him," says new Labor chairman.

Herzog Could be 'Easy Partner' for Netanyahu

Political analysts say that MK Yitzchak Herzog could be easier to convince to join the coalition than MK Shelly Yechimovich.

Bennett to Herzog: I Expect Us To Work Together

Jewish Home leader congratulates Herzog on Labor party primary win, emphasizes need for inter-party unity amidst calls for coalition change.

MK Yitzchak Herzog Wins Labor Party Elections

Current Labor Head Shelly Yechimovich calls Herzog and congratulates him on victory; Yechimovich: Let's work together to provide alt. to PM.

Herzog Headed for Victory in Labor Leadership

Yitzchak Herzog, who ran against incumbent Labor leader Shelly Yechimovich, leads after more than half the votes counted.

Labor Party Heads to the Polls

Labor party to choose between Shelly Yechimovich, Yitzchak Herzog. Analyst: Both would support government.

Herzog Enters Race for Labor Leadership

MKs Cabel and Margalit announced their support for the candidacy of Yitzhak Herzog for leadership of the party.

Lapid Suspends MK for Abstaining During Knesset Vote

MK Adi Koll went with her conscience and abstained on the Governance Bill, angering Lapid who suspended her.

Hotovely: Oslo Failed - Time to Move On

Israel needs to move on from the failed Oslo Accords and apply sovereignty over Judea and Samaria, says Deputy Transportation Minister.

Israeli, PA Officials Meet in Istanbul

After Turkey's leader calls Zionism a “crime against humanity,” Israeli and Palestinian Authority officials quietly meet in Istanbul.

Labor Primaries: Results

Herzog, Peretz and Cabel get top slots, Peace Now head in 28th place.

MK Herzog: Iranian Terror a Major Strategic Challenge

Terror attacks sponsored by Iran are a major strategic challenge for Israel, MK Yitzchak Herzog tells Australian FM.

Herzog: Syrian Opposition Wants Peace With Israel

MK Yitzhak Herzog (Labor) says his contacts in the Syrian opposition want to be "friends" with Israel after Assad is ousted.

Herzog: Reality TV Hurts Children

MK Herzog calls to limit participation in reality shows, warns that reality TV turns Israelis into fame-seekers.

Labor Leadership Race Headed for Second Round

Race for the leadership of the Labor party headed for a second round: none of the candidates was able to achieve 40% of the votes.

Hundreds Pay Respect to Grad Missile Victim

Hundreds came to pay their final respects to 38-year-old Yossi Shushan, who was killed in a Grad attack on the city of Be’er Sheva.