Reuven Rivlin

Pres. Rivlin to 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 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

Rivlin at Knesset: The people expect you all to show leadership

President Reuven Rivlin swears in the 24th Knesset for its first session.

Regev: President is acting in an unstatesmanlike manner

Transportation 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 government

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

Liberman: End Netanyahu's time in office

Yisrael Beytenu chairman: Netanyahu is responsible for the deep political crisis.

How will JFNA celebrate Independence Day?

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

Rivlin to announce choice to form government tomorrow

Netanyahu has 52 recommendations compared to Lapid's 45 after New Hope, Ra'am refuse to endorse any candidate for PM.

President worries government can't be formed

President Rivlin's meeting with party representatives has left him doubtful that any candidate can form a government.

President begins consultations for granting PM mandate

With 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 gov't

Representatives 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.

'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.'

Rivlin meets with new UN Middle East coordinator

President 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 issue

Israeli 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 ceremony

Rivlin 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

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: Investing in Judea and Samaria is a great opportunity

President 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."

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.

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.

'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.

President Rivlin lights Hanukkah candles with neighbors

"This year, we are hoping also for miracles in the field of health," noted Rivlin, on his final Hanukkah as president.

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.'

Rivlin receives Washington Institute Scholar-Statesman Medal

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

'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

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

Israeli 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

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.

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.