Israeli President Rivlin meets with German counterpart

President Rivlin begins visit to Europe for diplomatic talks.

German Pres. congratulates Rivlin on Israel's vaccine success

Israeli President arrives in Germany for visit to Europe to discuss regional issues, Iran, Hague Court.

Rivlin to hold short visit to Europe

President 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 compromise

President at Jerusalem Conference recalls how the songs on Arutz Sheva 'connected Deganya to Beit El, Tel Aviv beaches to Etzion hills.'

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.

'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 ambassadors

New 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: 'The vaccine is 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 altar

President calls on Defense Minister to probe attack on Joshua's altar at Mount Eival.

2021 Wolf Prize laureates announced

Rivlin: The Wolf Prize expresses the State of Israel’s acknowledgement that human progress is an achievement not to be taken for granted.

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."

Rivlin: Investing in Judea and Samaria is a great opportunity

President opens Judea and Samaria conference, which will be broadcast today on Arutz Sheva.

Rivlin to leaders: 'Show us the endgame'

Pres. Reuven Rivlin visits Shamir Medical Center, taking innovative breath test and calling on Israelis to 'be suckers and be healthy.'

Pres. Rivlin to Pres. Biden: No greater friend than Israel

Read the letter of congratulation sent by Israel's President to Joe Biden, the 46th President of the United States of America

Rivlin salutes teachers for dealing with lockdown

President 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 other

President 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 equality

President meets with the Equal in the Livingroom initiative for people with disabilities.

Genesis Prize announces winners of COVID-fighting competition

Winners announced in competition started by Natan Sharansky among Israeli companies to find innovative solutions to COVID pandemic.

'We're facing the challenges and providing security'

President 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.

Netanyahu, Rivlin congratulate President-elect Biden

Israeli 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 mission

Israel announces Eytan Stibbe will be second Israeli astronaut in space, in mission to International Space Station

'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.

Haredim are facing 'outbreak of hatred', says President Rivlin

Israeli president warns of anti-haredi incitement during coronavirus pandemic.

Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials of 5 new ambassadors

President receives diplomatic credentials from the new ambassadors of of Australia, Guatemala, Malta, Cyprus and Turkmenistan.

'The virus of antisemitism is tougher than coronavirus'

President 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 of Israel mourns passing of Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks

President: '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

Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials from ambassadors of Belgium, Sweden, Norway, Uzbekistan and Latvia.

19 years

'The murder succeeded, but the murderer's mission failed'

Ceremony held on Mt. Herzl to mark 19 years since assassination of Minister Rehavam (Gandhi) Ze'evi.

Rivlin: The air is ready to explode

President warns of danger of current sectarian strife at opening of Knesset winter session.

Rivlin to Arabs: We were complacent. Corona is still here

President brings together heads of Arab local authorities for an emergency meeting over coronavirus.

Rivlin: Light memorial candle for Covid victims

"To those dear ones, over one thousand victims, I decided to dedicate a prayer and to light a candle in their memory," president says.

Cafeteria of Jerusalem hospital to be used as coronavirus ward

Pres. Rivlin holds meeting with hospital directors, says their efforts 'teach us many lessons.'

Rivlin: This is a second chance - it may be the last one

President addresses the nation ahead of closure. "The trust of the people is beyond value. We must do everything to restore confidence."

Exhibition of cartoons of Israeli presidents to open on Monday

President Reuven Rivlin will on Monday open the exhibit which will be on display at the Presidential Residence.

Rivlin calls on other Arab nations to make peace with Israel

President Rivlin spoke today with Jared Kushner, Senior Advisor to the President of the United States and with members of the US delegation

Rivlin warns against new elections

The President has been holding discussions with the heads of coalition parties in an effort to prevent new elections.

Rivlin: If Hamas wants a war they will get it

President Rivlin visits Gaza periphery, says 'terrorism using incendiary kites and balloons is terrorism just like any other.'

Rivlin praises Netanyahu for 'historic' UAE deal

President, Prime Minister of Israel meet at President's Residence to discuss normalization of relations with the UAE.

Jewish Agency: Dramatic rise in aliyah inquiry since COVID-19

President Rivlin visits Jewish Agency-run Hebrew-language school, where he receives report on immigration to Israel since coronavirus.

'A man of great spiritual courage and profound thought'

'Like a modern-day Rashi'. President Rivlin eulogizes Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz: 'He was dedicated to Torat Yisrael and the Jewish people.'

'Murder of a demonstrator or a PM are not imaginary scenarios'

"I cry out against the calls to harm the PM and his family and call on police to address every threat of this kind with utmost seriousness."

President to Gov't:

'Stop discourse on early elections; it's a terrible possibility'

President Reuven Rivlin calls to avoid possibility of elections: 'State of Israel is no rag doll you drag around as you squabble.'

'There are soldiers for whom this battle has not ended'

President Reuven Rivlin visits northern border on the occasion of the 20th anniversary of the withdrawal from Lebanon.

Health Minister encouraged by cooperation in fighting COVID-19

President Rivlin meets with the top Health Ministry officials to discuss coronavirus outbreak and efforts to halt infections.

'MK Zohar is lying, he should apologize'

Presidential Residence blasts coalition chairman over claim that Rivlin tried to influence MKs to vote against inquiry into judges.

689 new coronavirus cases, 2 fatalities

President criticizes government's handling of the coronavirus crisis.

First time since outbreak:

Rivlin receives credentials from new ambassadors

For first time since the outbreak of the coronavirus, President Rivlin receives diplomatic credentials from new ambassadors to Israel.

Israeli man who rescued Bedouin family posthumously honored

Jewish man who died while rescuing Bedouin woman and her three children to be posthumously honored with Civil Medal of Distinguished Service

Rivlin: 'Being gay not a disease requiring treatment"

President Rivlin chastises Rabbi Dror Aryeh, head of Sderot yeshiva, for attacking comments he made in support of the LGBT community.

President Rivlin: Years of hopes fading, dreams falling apart

President Rivlin opens first Israel-OECD conference and says that government must build emergency plan to save small businesses.

977 new coronavirus cases diagnosed

Nearly 11,000 active cases of coronavirus, with 330 deaths, National Security Council reports.

Rivlin congratulates graduates of IDF officers' course

President addresses future combat officers of the IDF: "We need many more outstanding people like you."