News for Reuven Rivlin New Hope to Pres. Rivlin: Yair Lapid should form next governmentIn a letter to Pres. Rivlin, New Hope party recommends Yesh Atid chief be tapped to form next government. Netanyahu returns mandate to the PresidentPresident Rivlin will now need to make decision on whether to transfer the mandate to another candidate or back to the Knesset. Report: Rivlin won't hold further consultationsIsraeli Pres. Rivlin will not hold consultations regarding who to ask to form a government, source says. Rivlin: Hard to grasp the dimensions of the tragedyPresident Rivlin visits Forensic Institute, thanks staff for work in identifying victims of Meron disaster. Rivlin likely to give mandate to Bennett or LapidPresident reportedly leaning towards giving mandate to Bennett or Lapid if PM fails to build gov't, rather than sending mandate to Knesset. Rivlin receives credentials of new Chinese, Japanese, ambassadorsPresident Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials from the new ambassadors of China and Japan to Israel. Rivlin hails spirit of peace in the Middle EastPresident Rivlin hosts annual Independence Day reception for the diplomatic and consular corps in Israel.Rivlin: Still building our modern state in our ancient homelandPresident Rivlin sends Independence Day greetings to Israeli citizens and Jewish communities around the world. Rivlin on Yom Hazikaron: I vowed to sanctify the memories of Israel’s heroes"This strong and powerful country you see was established by the heroism and dedication of young people", says Israel's President Rivlin Pres. Rivlin to outstanding soldiers: 'You are the best of the best'Ahead of Independence Day ceremony, Pres. Rivlin meets and thanks 120 outstanding IDF soldiers. Bill: Rivlin to remain President until replacement is electedYesh Atid proposes bill to keep Pres. Rivlin in office, even after term ends, until Knesset elects replacement. Rivlin swears in new Knesset: The people expect you all to show leadershipPresident Reuven Rivlin swears in the 24th Knesset for its first session. Regev: President is acting in an unstatesmanlike mannerTransportation Minister slams president for complaining about being required by law to impose mandate to form government on Netanyahu. President Rivlin grants Netanyahu mandate to form new governmentIsrael's president taps Netanyahu candidate to try to form government and serve additional term as Prime Minister. Liberman: End Netanyahu's time in officeYisrael Beytenu chairman: Netanyahu is responsible for the deep political crisis. Rivlin to announce choice to form government tomorrowNetanyahu has 52 recommendations compared to Lapid's 45 after New Hope, Ra'am refuse to endorse any candidate for PM. President begins consultations for granting mandate to form new governmentWith no candidate holding clear majority of incoming Knesset, President Rivlin begins consultations to determine who will receive PM mandate Haredim to ask Rivlin: Convince Sa'ar to join right-wing governmentRepresentatives of UTJ will recommend Netanyahu to Rivlin but will also demand that he persuade Sa'ar to join the pro-Netanyahu bloc. 'Israeli society needs a functioning government'Final results of Knesset election officially delivered to President Rivlin, ahead of nomination process for prime minister.Rivlin meets with new UN Middle East coordinatorPresident Rivlin held a working meeting with new UN Special Coordinator for the Middle East Peace Process Tor Wennesland. Macron to Rivlin: France very concerned by Iranian nuclear issueIsraeli President continues tour of Europe with visit to France, says attempts to stop Israel from defending itself at the Hague will fail. President welcomed in Vienna in official reception ceremonyRivlin welcomed in Vienna in an official reception ceremony and holds working meetings with the President and the Chancellor of Austria. Israeli President Rivlin meets with German counterpart SteinmeierPresident Rivlin begins visit to Europe for diplomatic talks.German Pres. congratulates Rivlin on Israel's vaccine successIsraeli President arrives in Germany for visit to Europe to discuss regional issues, Iran, Hague Court.Rivlin to hold short visit to EuropePresident Rivlin will hold meetings on the dangers of Hezbollah, the intensification of Iran’s nuclear project, and the ICC. Rivlin: We have to get back to the politics of compromisePresident at Jerusalem Conference recalls how the songs on Arutz Sheva 'connected Deganya to Beit El, Tel Aviv beaches to Etzion hills.'President Reuven Rivlin to discuss Iran nuclear project with European leadersIsraeli Pres. Rivlin accepts invitation to discuss Iran nuclear project, increased Hezbollah power, with three European presidents. 'The entire Israeli people welcomes you with joy'President Reuven Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials from the first Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates to Israel. Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials from new ambassadorsNew ambassadors of Ukraine, Brazil, Portugal, the Philippines, the Dominican Republic and Ecuador present credentials to president. 'Uri's special charm touched the hearts of even his opponents'President Rivlin hosts gathering in memory of former MK Uri Orbach, marking six years since his death.Rivlin: 'I implore you - get the vaccine! It's our only hope''Millions of people have been vaccinated and nothing bad happened to them.' Israeli president calls vaccine Israel's 'only hope'.Rivlin: I call on more countries to adopt 'green pass'“I am pleased with the recent understandings that will allow the renewal of flights between Israel and Cyprus." Rivlin 'deeply concerned' over vandalism of Joshua's altarPresident calls on Defense Minister to probe attack on Joshua's altar at Mount Eival. 2021 Wolf Prize laureates announcedRivlin: The Wolf Prize expresses the State of Israel’s acknowledgement that human progress is an achievement not to be taken for granted. Rivlin: Investing in Judea and Samaria is a great opportunityPresident opens Judea and Samaria conference, which will be broadcast today on Arutz Sheva.Rivlin hosts launch of Israeli Press Institute“The role of the institute will be to redefine the blurred borders between political propaganda, marketing content and serious journalism." President Rivlin to Israel's leaders: 'Show us the endgame, the route back to normalcy'Pres. Reuven Rivlin visits Shamir Medical Center, taking innovative breath test and calling on Israelis to 'be suckers and be healthy.' President Rivlin to President Biden: No greater friend than IsraelRead the letter of congratulation sent by Israel's President to Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States of AmericaRivlin salutes teachers for dealing with lockdown, distance learningPresident lauds education staff who 'had to learn again how to teach' amidst changes during the pandemic. Rivlin: We're going into lockdown so as not to kill each otherPresident addresses the nation ahead of the beginning of the lockdown this evening and comments on events in Washington. Rivlin hosts heads of Christian denominations in Israel"I hope this is a year in which Christian communities in Israel continue to thrive," president says at traditional New Year's reception.Rivlin: People with disabilities entitled to full equality of opportunityPresident meets with the Equal in the Livingroom initiative for people with disabilities. Genesis Prize announces winners of COVID-fighting competitionWinners announced in competition started by Natan Sharansky among Israeli companies to find innovative solutions to COVID pandemic. Mossad chief: We're facing the challenges and providing securityPresident Rivlin and Mossad head award certificates of outstanding achievement to 12 Mossad members and light Hanukkah candles with them. 'Peace is made between peoples, not between leaders'President Rivlin and Foreign Minister Ashkenazi light Hanukkah candles with heads of Israeli missions abroad who participated via Zoom. Rivlin hosts launch of 'Beresheet 2' project“We are setting out on a new path, familiar but different, at the end of which we hope to land three spacecraft safely on the moon."Rivlin: 'I won't return to politics'President refers to rumors he will be offered after his term to head Center-Left bloc and replies, 'Politics at age 82 is a bit excessive.' 'A new era of friendship and cooperation'President Rivlin welcomes Bahrain FM at President's Residence in Jerusalem, gifting him Koran translated to Hebrew by his father. Nertanyahu, Rivlin congratulate President-elect BidenIsraeli President and Prime Minister speak to US President-elect Joe Biden, discuss strong US-Israel relationship. Israeli astronaut to be launched into space in 2021 missionIsrael announces Eytan Stibbe will be second Israeli astronaut in space, in mission to International Space Station Haredim are facing 'outbreak of hatred', says President RivlinIsraeli president warns of anti-haredi incitement during coronavirus pandemic. 'Suez War ended in brilliant victory, but at a heavy price'President Rivlin delivers remarks at the memorial ceremony for the fallen of the 1956 Sinai War. Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials of 5 new ambassadors to IsraelPresident receives diplomatic credentials from the new ambassadors of of Australia, Guatemala, Malta, Cyprus and Turkmenistan. Rivlin: The virus of antisemitism is tougher than coronavirusPresident Reuven Rivlin hosts event marking 82 years since Kristallnacht. Rivlin congratulates Biden"As a long-standing friend of Israel, you are now leader of the free world and of the State of Israel’s closest and most important ally." President Rivlin mourns passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan SacksPresident: 'Rabbi Sacks bravely faced difficult questions and always found the right words to illuminate the Torah and explain its paths.' Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials from 5 new ambassadors to IsraelRivlin receives diplomatic credentials from ambassadors of Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Uzbekistan and Latvia. |
