President Reuven Rivlin

Rivlin picks fight with El Al flight crew

Former President of Israel Reuven Rivlin had an unpleasant experience on a flight to Israel after seating changes parted him from his wife.

IDF bids farewell to President Rivlin

Outgoing president meets 70 soldiers who he had awarded during his term in office in last meeting with IDF.

US UN Ambassador: Relationship with Israel to continue as before

US UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield gives best wishes to President Rivlin on his farewell

President Rivlin to Abbas: Israel will exist forever

During speech, President Rivlin says it is their role to finally "bring an end to this conflict."

President-elect Isaac Herzog to be sworn in next month

Israel's new president to replace Reuven Rivlin at inaugural ceremony in the Knesset in July.

'Thanks to Iron Dome, we can celebrate Shavuot'

President Rivlin lauds Iron Dome teams ahead of Shavuot festival. 'Thank, guardians of our walls!'

Israel's president urges Arab leader to rein in violent attacks

President Rivlin calls on Israeli Arab leader to 'calm the situation' following night of rioting and attacks on Jews.

'Ethiopian Jews dreamed of Jerusalem but didn't see it'

Pres. Reuven Rivlin at ceremony honoring Ethiopian Jews who lost their lives on journey to Israel, condemns 'support for terrorism.'

President Rivlin to meet with Bennett, Lapid Wednesday

After Netanyahu's mandate expires, President announces meetings with potential candidates for PM, asks for new recommendations.

President expected to give Lapid mandate to form government

President Rivlin likely to nominate Opposition Leader for premiership after Netanyahu's mandate to form government expires.

Israeli pres. writes French counterpart over Sarah Halimi case

President Rivlin thanks Emmanuel Macron for calling to change law which allowed murderer of Sarah Halimi to avoid trial.

President Rivlin expected to hand mandate directly to Knesset

With 2 weeks left for Netanyahu to form government, expectations grow that President won't nominate second candidate if PM fails.

Watch: President Rivlin reads Psalms on Yom HaZikaron

President Rivlin participated in an initiative to read Psalms on Yom HaZikaron.

Bill: Rivlin to remain President until replacement is elected

Yesh Atid proposes bill to keep Pres. Rivlin in office, even after term ends, until Knesset elects replacement.

President Rivlin: 900 Holocaust survivors died from Covid-19

President Reuven Rivlin delivered remarks at the official ceremony opening Holocaust Martyrs’ and Heroes’ Remembrance Day at Yad Vashem

President Rivlin grants Netanyahu mandate to form new government

Israel's president taps Netanyahu candidate to try to form government and serve additional term as Prime Minister.

How will JFNA celebrate Independence Day?

"We are thrilled to join together to support this celebration of Israel," JFNA spokeswoman tells Arutz Sheva.

'Four elections in two years erodes public trust in democracy'

President Rivlin 'very concerned' as Israel begins its fourth election in under two years. 'Only you can influence.'

Pres. Rivlin, European leaders, to discuss Iran nuclear project

Israeli Pres. Rivlin accepts invitation to discuss Iran nuclear project, increased Hezbollah power, with three European presidents.

President Rivlin speaks to Pope

Israeli President speaks to the Pope as Jews celebrate Hanukkah and Christians prepare for Christmas in the shadow of COVID-19.

Rivlin receives Washington Institute Scholar-Statesman Medal

President Rivlin joins Clinton, Blair, and King Abdallah in receiving the prestigious Washington Institute Scholar-Statesman Medal

Rosh Hashanah 5781: Only together

Fellow Israelis, this lockdown is a second chance and we must take it because we will not, I fear, get a third one.

23rd Knesset:

Rivlin: 'I have just one request: Give this people a government'

Knesset Members sworn in three at a time. Earlier, President entrusts assembling government with MK Benny Gantz.

President to invite parties on Sunday

Various factions invited to recommend candidate to would form next government. Round of consultations shortened and will only last one day.

A heartwarming Bar-Mitzvah with President Rivlin

Israel's President Rivlin hosts a joint Bar and Bat Mitzvah for IDF orphans.

Rivlin: This is our homeland, our country

President's Residence open to the public under theme “Discovering Treasures at the President’s Sukkah.” Some 4,000 have already taken part.

Rivlin meets delegation of Polish vets, Righteous Among Nations

“In the annals of Jewish history, the names of the Righteous Among the Nations will be written in letters of pure gold,” president says.

Rivlin in Dimona: 'A city where dreams come true'

President Rivlin visits Dimona and the settlement established by the Ayalim Association near the city. "The whole country looks to Dimona.”

Israeli chief rabbi: We must do all we can to help the Kurds

Rabbi David Lau tells President Rivlin: "It is our moral duty to act immediately, before it is too late."

Recommendations for PM to begin, Blue & White first in line

Party leaders will meet with President Reuven Rivlin to recommend PM beginning at 5 p.m. Smaller parties to meet on Monday.

Rivlin congratulates Netanyahu over calls for unity

"I hear, loud and clear, the voices calling for a broad and stable national unity government and I congratulate you, on joining that call."

12th child born to President's Chief of Staff

Rivka Ravitz today celebrates Brit for 12th child along with husband Yitzhak Ravitz who serves as Kiryat Yearim Council head.

Rivlin meets with reps of initiative for haredi employment

Initiative more important than ever, president says upon being shown findings of the strategic process and the progress made so far.

MK Ohana to A7:

'Picking Prime Minister can't be left to the president'

Likud MK supports law obligating president of Israel to tap head of largest party to form government.

Rivlin criticized for eulogizing far-left activist

President raises eyebrows after he lauds recently-deceased journalist and former MK Uri Avnery.

Five-year-old girl drowns in Migdal

Girl evacuated by MDA paramedics to Poriya Hospital dies. Since beginning of year 29 children drowned.

INTO THE FRAY: Dangerously disloyal opposition?

Polish ambassador says he is learning Hebrew

New Polish ambassador to Israel tells President Rivlin that he is learning Hebrew.

President intervenes: Don't weaken legal advisors

President of Israel opposes Justice Minister's bill: 'Don't weaken important pillar of executive branch in Israeli democracy.'

Haredi bureau chief declines handshake with Prince

During Prince's visit to Pres Residence, haredi bureau chief politely declines handshake for halakhic reasons, bowing slightly instead.

Emotional visit of President Riviln with bereaved family

State President holds condolence visit at home of late Staff Sergeant Ronen Lubarsky, killed during Ramallah operation.

Rivlin to Border Police: 'We can celebrate because of you'

President Reuven Rivlin pays holiday visit to troops guarding major checkpoint.

President Rivlin to undergo pacemaker implantation

President Rivlin will undergo pacemaker implantation procedure at the end of the week.

President hosts interfaith meeting on Muezzin issue

President Rivlin hosts a meeting between Jewish and Muslim leaders. “We can come to a solution without a new law.”

President Rivlin visits Chief Rabbis in their sukkahs

Rabbis discuss politics and halacha in the sukkah with President Rivlin.

President Reuven Rivlin visits Gaza border

President Rivlin reviewed military operations in the Southern Command, and thanked the soldiers for their 'sophistication and power.'

President Rivlin welcomes new Israelis

'I know the decision to make Aliyah is not easy, leaving behind family and friends. But we are all here to support you and help you.'

President marks Tisha B'Av with a Torah study session

In the run-up the Jews' most tragic day of mourning, President Reuven Rivlin finds solace and unity in Torah study.

Prime Minister, President honor Jabotinsky at memorial ceremony

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu described the vision of a "State of Israel, as a guardian of the free world against radical Islam."

'You are a true Israeli hero'

Yonatan Levin, critically wounded in 2nd Lebanon war, meets President Rivlin at his residence; 'You're a symbol of Israel's just struggles'.

Rivlin: Expanding the government is correct and justified

President Reuven Rivlin awarded an Honorary Doctorate, delivers keynote address at Hebrew University Convocation ceremony.

Rivlin to US Ambassador: 'No solution can be imposed'

President calls for direct negotiations with Palestinian Authority, decries imposed solutions in meeting with Samantha Power.

'I pray to be the last bereaved mother to know this pain'

President Reuven paid condolence visit to Hadar Cohen’s family, where he extolled the slain Border Police officer's heroism.

‘Israel is our home, despite harsh difficulties’

President Rivlin visited the family of Rabbi Birmajer who was murdered in last week’s stabbing attack in Jerusalem.

‘The light of Israel will overcome the darkness terror spreads’

President Rivlin participated in a candle-lighting ceremony with United Nations ambassadors and World Jewish Congress officials.

Watch: Rivlin and Obama light fourth candle at White House

'Maccabees fought for liberty, freedom of religion,their traditions, and for our traditions,' Israeli President says at ceremonial lighting.

Watch: President Rivlin Sends English Rosh Hashana Greeting

Israel's President offers Jews around the world a sweet new year, calling on them to work together to make Israel stronger.

Rivlin: Israel Making 'Every Effort' to Bring Mengistu Home

'This is a humanitarian issue; we expect those holding him to return him in good health,' President says, before naming Hamas as culprit.

President Presses for New Arab City

Rivlin: Jews expect Arab condemnation of those within their community who align with the worst of our enemies.

Rivlin Honorers: We Don't Get Funds from NIF

Jewish-Arab Center at Givat Haviva says Shatil is hosting a panel but not involved in citation honoring President.