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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.'

Hostage Romi Gonen turns 24 in captivity

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.

Remove Kahanism from the government

President Launches survey to shape global Jewish council

Worldwide initiative aims to build a pioneering forum to address the challenges facing the Jewish people.

President Launches survey to shape global Jewish council

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.

President Herzog holds prayer vigil for hostages

President Herzog:

'Winds of divisiveness are back. Bring the hostages home'

President Isaac Herzog’s special message screened at the Tisha B’Av Hostage Square rally in Tel Aviv: 'I will support any deal that will bring our hostages home and protect our security interests.'

'Winds of divisiveness are back. Bring the hostages home'

President Herzog's message to world Jewry amid Iranian threat

As Israel faces threat of attack, President Herzog sends a message to Jewish communities around the world

President Herzog's message to world Jewry amid Iranian threat

President Herzog visits Kerem Shalom Crossing

President Isaac Herzog says, during his visit to the Kerem Shalom Crossing on the Gaza border: 'Israel continues to act according to international humanitarian law, as we fight terror and demand unequivocally and work tirelessly for the release of our hostages held by Hamas.'

President Herzog visits Kerem Shalom Crossing

Deadly Holon attack:

Herzog: 'World can't turn blind eye to repeated attacks on us'

Israeli President reacts to stabbing attack in which an elderly man and woman were murdered and 2 others wounded in Holon this morning.

Herzog: 'World can't turn blind eye to repeated attacks on us'

Pres. Herzog to Olympic medalists: You are amazing and inspiring!

Israel's President Herzog praises Olympic medalists Tom Reuveny, Sharon Kantor, and Artem Dolgopyat: 'You are amazing and inspiring, you brought great pride and honor to the nation of Israel.'

Pres. Herzog to Olympic medalists: You are amazing and inspiring!

Pres. Herzog:

'Every second of these 300 days is a crime against humanity'

Israeli Pres. Isaac Herzog calls on world leaders to help bring hostages home: 'For 300 days our sons and daughters, brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers, grandparents, have been languishing in the dungeons of Hamas in Gaza.'

'Every second of these 300 days is a crime against humanity'

President Herzog:

'Investigate the way soldiers were arrested'

President Isaac Herzog believes that "an immediate, sensitive, and responsible investigation of the way soldiers were detained is necessary.'

'Investigate the way soldiers were arrested'

British PM to Herzog:

'Immediate steps need to be taken towards ceasefire in Gaza'

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets President Isaac Herzog in Paris: There is no moral equivalence between Israel, a democratic state, and Hamas, a terrorist organization.

'Immediate steps need to be taken towards ceasefire in Gaza'

France:

15-year-old threatens President Herzog from anonymous account

15-year-old French boy was arrested after allegedly threatening President Herzog, who was visiting France for the Olympic Games.

15-year-old threatens President Herzog from anonymous account

Pres. Herzog:

Hezbollah murdered children whose only crime was playing soccer

'Hezbollah, armed and funded by Iran, does not distinguish between child or adult, soldier or civilian, Jew or Muslim, Druze or Christian,' Israel's President Isaac Herzog stresses.

Hezbollah murdered children whose only crime was playing soccer

President Macron hosts President Herzog at Élysée Palace

President Herzog congratulated Macron on hosting the Olympics and emphasized that the games are an important platform from which to promote the issues of the ongoing war in Gaza.

President Macron hosts President Herzog at  Élysée Palace

President Herzog:

International community must wake up and take action against Iran

President Isaac Herzog addressed a memorial ceremony for fallen soldiers in the Second Lebanon War and called for the international community to join Israel in its fight against terror.

International community must wake up and take action against Iran

Pres. Herzog:

Biden 'symbol of the unbreakable bond' between US and Israel

Following announcement that US President Joe Biden will drop out of the presidential race, Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanks US Biden for his friendship and support, calls him a 'symbol of the unbreakable bond between our two peoples.'

Biden 'symbol of the unbreakable bond' between US and Israel

Avoiding Shabbat desecration:

President Herzog to walk back from Olympic opening ceremony

Israeli President Herzog to fly to Italy, France, represent State of Israel at the start of the Olympic games in Paris.

President Herzog to walk back from Olympic opening ceremony

In conversation with IAF chief, Pres. Herzog praises Yemen strike

Israeli President Herzog praises IAF strike, calls it 'a clear example of what Israel’s Air Force is capable of – and a clear message to our enemies.'

In conversation with IAF chief, Pres. Herzog praises Yemen strike

Herzog on ICJ ruling:

'One-sided and ill-judged'

President Isaac Herzog rejects ICJ ruling that Israel illegally occupied Judea and Samaria and annexed Jerusalem: Blatantly ignores the Jewish people’s historic connection to the Land of Israel and our eternal capital.

'One-sided and ill-judged'

President hosts launch of his grandfather's republished works

President Herzog honors his grandfather Chief Rabbi Dr. Yitzhak (Isaac) Herzog, marking 65 years since his death, ' My grandparents' home was always open to all; a vast mosaic of worldviews, perspectives, and religions. These days, their image should help illuminate our path, helping us all to sit together and complete the connections they themselves started.'

President hosts launch of his grandfather's republished works

'One culprit, 120 hostages':

Bereaved father disrupts President's speech

A state memorial ceremony was held on Mount Herzl in memory of the fallen soldiers of Operation 'Protective Edge'. A bereaved father's outburst caused a temporary halt to the ceremony.

Bereaved father disrupts President's speech

Herzog to UK Foreign Sec.:

'Your landslide victory enables the UK to move forward'

Newly appointed UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy met with President Herzog, as well as with the family of Tamir Adar, who was murdered and whose body was being held by Hamas.

'Your landslide victory enables the UK to move forward'

President Herzog:

'The police do not belong to one political party or another'

The President addressed the farewell event for Police Commissioner Kobi Shabtai and called on leaders to ensure that the police force remains in national consensus.

'The police do not belong to one political party or another'

President Herzog:

'A decisive majority supports a hostage deal'

President of Israel Isaac Herzog marked nine months since the October 7th massacre and the outbreak of the war and said that the state must bring back the hostages.

'A decisive majority supports a hostage deal'

Herzog congratulates Starmer:

'I look forward to working together with him'

President Isaac Herzog congratulates Britain’s Labour Party after it won the parliamentary elections, expresses appreciation and gratitude to outgoing Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.

'I look forward to working together with him'

Herzog at July 4th event:

'Clarity and vision is the US's blessing to the world'

President Isaac Herzog addressed the annual US Independence Day Reception at the Ambassador's house and thanked the US for its support and assistance.

'Clarity and vision is the US's blessing to the world'

President Herzog:

'The road to destruction is paved with despicable words'

President Herzog criticized the attacks against bereaved families: 'We must put an end to verbal violence and hatred that is bringing us to the edge of the abyss’

'The road to destruction is paved with despicable words'

Pres. Herzog in Gaza area:

‘We must do everything to maintain Jewish presence here’

President Herzog toured the Eshkol Regional Council and Sha’ar HaNegev in the south. Dana Cohen, widow of the late Aviad Cohen, asked the president to endorse his call for unity.

‘We must do everything to maintain Jewish presence here’

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President Herzog recites morning prayers in Tzfat synagogue

During his two-day trip to northern Israel, President Isaac Herzog stopped by one of the city's many synagogues to pray alongside the residents.

President Herzog recites morning prayers in Tzfat synagogue

Herzog in north:

'World shouldn't be surprised by war with Hezbollah'

President, First Lady conclude visit to northern Israel. Herzog accuses international community of failing to act to stop Hezbollah's constant attacks and to prevent a war in Lebanon.

'World shouldn't be surprised by war with Hezbollah'

Senator John Fetterman

'Supporting Israel is a very easy and clear choice'

Pro-Israel Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania meets President Herzog in his first visit to the Jewish State.

'Supporting Israel is a very easy and clear choice'

‘This country is filled with heroes’:

Pres. Herzog honors volunteers who supported Israel post-Oct. 7

CAM-supported volunteers honored by Israeli President for post-October 7th response and recovery efforts.

Pres. Herzog honors volunteers who supported Israel post-Oct. 7

Pres. Herzog to AIPAC:

We are fighting for the free world, against the Empire of Evil

President Herzog meets bipartisan AIPAC delegation of US members of Congress. 'If we have anything to discuss, it should be discussed quietly.'

We are fighting for the free world, against the Empire of Evil

Herzog discusses war with US envoy

President Isaac Herzog today (Monday) met with US Special Presidential Coordinator for Global Infrastructure and Energy Security, Amos Hochstein. The 2 discussed Hezbollah's attacks and the hostage crisis in Gaza.

Herzog discusses war with US envoy

President Herzog speaks with family of Nepalese hostage

The President spoke with the family of Bipin Joshi, an agriculture student who was kidnapped on October 7 and continues to be held by Hamas.

President Herzog speaks with family of Nepalese hostage

Appeal to the President:

No award to Brothers in Arms

Media personality Irit Linor wrote a letter to the President to appeal against the decision to reward the Brothers in Arms protest organization.

No award to Brothers in Arms

Blinken meets opposition MKs, Pres. Herzog

US Sec. of State Antony Blinken meets with Pres. Herzog and MKs Benny Gantz, Yair Lapid. Gantz: 'I emphasized US role in preventing escalation on northern border.'

Blinken meets opposition MKs, Pres. Herzog

President Isaac Herzog presents the 2024 Jerusalem Unity Prize

This year, due to the ongoing war, the ceremony was themed “Caring For One Another”, with the prizes distributed in five categories: Strengthening the South, Strengthening the North, Strengthening the Home Front, Reservists, and the Diaspora.

President Isaac Herzog presents the 2024 Jerusalem Unity Prize

Rescued hostage to Pres. Herzog:

Thank you. There are no heroes like the IDF

Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks with the four rescued hostages, welcoming them back home and inquiring after their welfare.

Thank you. There are no heroes like the IDF

Pres. Herzog: Rabbi Kotlarsky exemplified Jewish values

Israel's President Herzog mourns passing of Chabad-Lubavitch's Rabbi Moshe Kotlarsky: 'He was a man of deep integrity, diligence, spiritual intellect and menschlichkeit.'

Pres. Herzog: Rabbi Kotlarsky exemplified Jewish values

Herzog:

'World shouldn't be surprised when Israel responds to Hezbollah'

Israeli President delivers Jerusalem Day address on Ammunition Hill after Hezbollah drone attack on soccer field wounded 11.

'World shouldn't be surprised when Israel responds to Hezbollah'

Herzog meets families of female soldiers taken hostage

President Isaac and First Lady Michal Herzog meet with the families of the 5 IDF observers who were brutally kidnapped on October 7.

Herzog meets families of female soldiers taken hostage

President Herzog:

'I will back government in prisoner exchange deal'

Israeli President Herzog commented on the proposal presented by US President Biden to release hostages: "It is imperative to bring them home as part of a deal that maintains the security interests of the State of Israel."

'I will back government in prisoner exchange deal'

Herzog:

'Our hearts go out to hostages' families on bitter news'

Israeli President reacts to recovery of the bodies of hostages Michel Nisenbaum, Hanan Yablonka, and Orion Hernandez Radoux, who were murdered on October 7.

'Our hearts go out to hostages' families on bitter news'

Herzog to Piers Morgan:

'Recognition of Palestinian state is an award for Hamas'

Piers Morgan speaks to Israeli President Isaac Herzog as the shadow of war continues to darken the Middle East. President Herzog reacts to the news that Ireland, Norway and Spain will officially recognize a Palestinian State.

'Recognition of Palestinian state is an award for Hamas'

Herzog on abduction video:

'The world must look at this cruel atrocity and speak out'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog commented on the horrifying video that was published showing the abduction of five female IDF lookouts by Hamas terrorists on October 7th.

'The world must look at this cruel atrocity and speak out'

Pres. Herzog:

Saudi normalization would be a 'victory over the empire of evil'

Israel's business sector 'currently threatened by our enemies, who are trying to isolate us in order to harm us,' Israel's President Isaac Herzog warns at economic conference.

Saudi normalization would be a 'victory over the empire of evil'

Herzog:

ICC warrants 'beyond outrageous, embolden terrorists'

Israeli President condemns International Criminal Court's Chief Prosecutor Karim Khan forseeking arrest warrants against Netanyahu and Gallant in addition to Sinwar.

ICC warrants 'beyond outrageous, embolden terrorists'

Pres. Herzog:

We will choose life, we won't rest until hostages are home

Israeli President Herzog speaks at traditional Independence Day ceremony honoring outstanding soldiers begins at President's Residence in Jerusalem. 'Strength of spirit and bravery.'

We will choose life, we won't rest until hostages are home

Biden to Herzog:

'US is proud of our enduring relationship with Israel'

President Biden sends President Herzog greetings on Israel’s 76th Independence Day, praising Israelis' significant resilience and strength following Hamas' October 7th attack.

'US is proud of our enduring relationship with Israel'

From the Children's Home to the President's Home

Soldier Michelle Marahsin, who grew up in the Sabah Elazraki Emunah Children's Home in Netanya, was awarded a Presidential Medal of Excellence on behalf of the Air Force.

From the Children's Home to the President's Home

Officer receives award from President - in a wheelchair

Staff Sergeant Chen Na'imi was awarded a distinguished service award for Yom Ha'atzmaut. The officer, who fought in the war, was severely wounded and is in the process of a long rehabilitation.

Officer receives award from President - in a wheelchair

President Herzog:

Pres. Herzog hosts ambassadors on Israel’s 76th Independence Day

President Herzog spoke to ambassadors from around the world on Israel's 76th Independence Day: 'Hamas’s brutal attack was not just trying to weaken the State of Israel. It was trying to weaken the pillars of free, open, democratic societies.'

Pres. Herzog hosts ambassadors on Israel’s 76th Independence Day

Herzog:

'We continue to fight for what matters - a free, secure Israel'

President Isaac Herzog sends a message to the Jewish communities of the world of unity and mutual responsibility, and his hope for the swift return of the hostages and of peace.

'We continue to fight for what matters - a free, secure Israel'

Pres. Herzog: We mourn the victims - and we will rebuild

President Isaac Herzog speaks at Memorial Day ceremony for victims of terror attacks, promises that 'together, and only together, we will rebuild anew.'

Pres. Herzog: We mourn the victims - and we will rebuild

Herzog:

A nation's cry has been heard nonstop since October 7

At Memorial Day ceremony at the Western Wall, President Herzog shares stories of the heroes who fell defending the people of Israel on October 7 and during the war.

A nation's cry has been heard nonstop since October 7

President’s House Project:

Commemorating memories of the fallen and murdered in the war

President Isaac Herzog launched an emotional project in memory of the fallen and murdered in the Swords of Iron War.

Commemorating memories of the fallen and murdered in the war

President to Eurovision contestant

'You stood bravely in the face of Israel's haters'

President Isaac Herzog congratulated the Israeli Eurovision contestant Eden Golan and thanked her for proudly representing Israel.

'You stood bravely in the face of Israel's haters'

Pres. Herzog: Avoid baseless statements that harm Israel

'When there are disagreements between friends and allies, there is a way to clarify the disputes; avoid baseless, irresponsible and insulting statements,' President Isaac Herzog urges.

Pres. Herzog: Avoid baseless statements that harm Israel






























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