Reuven Rivlin

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."

Cafeteria of Jerusalem hospital to be used as coronavirus ward

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

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."

'I call on young people: The IDF needs you'

President Rivlin addresses future fighters at graduation ceremony of the IDF Officers’ Course.

'Energy cooperation is a cornerstone of stability'

President Rivlin holds first working diplomatic meeting since coronavirus outbreak, with Greece's Prime Minister Mitsotakis.

Rivlin holds videoconference with US Jewish leaders

Conversation, billed as 'a family gathering,' focuses on challenges the communal leaders face in light of the coronavirus.

President Rivlin calls for civil debate on sovereignty plan

President Rivlin in message over public debate on sovereignty emphasizes: "We must beware of those who silence the conversation."

'Israeli industry is the backbone of Israel’s economy'

President Rivlin visits the Elbit Systems Land Division which worked on life-saving projects during the coronavirus pandemic.

'Love your fellow as yourself - a task for our generation'

To mark the Shavuot holiday, President Rivlin visits Yeshivat Kfar Haroeh, participating in join study session.

'No one will use Israel to evade justice'

President Rivlin touts Jerusalem court's decision that Australian-Israeli teacher Malka Leifer may stand trial, paving way for extradition.

Memorial held for Ethiopian Jews who died on their way to Israel

President Rivlin, PM Netanyahu deliver remarks at the official memorial ceremony for Ethiopian Jews who died on their way to Israel.

Rivlin:

'Amit will remain a symbol for us'

President Rivlin pays condolence call on the family of Staff Sergeant Amit Ben Yigal, who was killed in the line of duty.

'Without agriculture, Israel has no independence'

President Rivlin visits Gaza area and meets with local farmers dealing with the consequences of the coronavirus.

Rivlin speaks with German president

Pres. Rivlin speaks with President Frank-Walter Steinmeier of Germany to mark 55 years of diplomatic relations between Israel and Germany.

Rivlin meets Druze, Circassian leaders

President Rivlin meets with Druze and Circassian leaders in light of their protest against delays in government funds to their communities.

Israel's president tasks Netanyahu with forming new government

President Rivlin grants Netanyahu mandate to form next government. Unity government expected to be sworn in next Wednesday.

Coronavirus Pandemic:

'Every breakthrough is a big step towards victory'

Israeli researchers develop 'Shalom Corona antibody' designed to neutralize the coronavirus. President Rivlin lauds 'breakthrough'.

Rivlin asks Ministry of Health to allow family visits to hostels

President seeks leniency for family visits to those with physical and mental disabilities living in hostels operated by the state.

President Rivlin expresses solidarity with New York

Israeli President speaks with New York Governor Cuomo, thanks governor for his commitment to New York Jewish community.

Rivlin: President has no say in Netanyahu forming govt.

Legal Advisor to the President tells High Court it is not place of Israel's president to discuss Netanyahu case before the court.

Rivlin congratulates Israel Prize recipients

“Continue to work, each one in their field, to have an influence on the world in which we live, and to create tomorrow’s world with us."

Watch: President Rivlin's greeting for Israel's Independence Day

President Reuven Rivlin: No virus can keep us from celebrating the miracle of the Jewish and democratic State of Israel.

'Our souls are bound with yours'

President at Memorial Day ceremony at Western Wall: We will embrace you, beloved families, from afar.

Rivlin: Anti-Semitism is spreading like a virus

Israeli President addresses opening ceremony of Holocaust Memorial Day.

Israel's Government - important developments

Likud demands president give mandate to Netanyahu

Ministers Katz and Levin write letter to President Rivlin protesting his decision to return mandate to Knesset and not give it to Netanyahu.

Rivlin must decide on next stage by tomorrow

As Gantz's mandate expires, president has several options for the next stage in efforts to form a government.

Rivlin speaks to Pope in light of coronavirus pandemic

President Rivlin to Pope Francis: We are fighting a stubborn and cruel enemy together, and that is how we will overcome it.

Watch: Passover greeting from President Rivlin

Ahead of Passover and amid coronavirus pandemic, Israeli President sends greetings to Israelis and to Jewish communities around the world.

Rivlin to world Jews:

‘Now more than ever, we are one family’

President to world Jewish leaders: No plague can break the chain that stretches back to the exodus from Egypt and binds our people together.

Rivlin: No false accusations against any particular group

Ahead of Pesach, president sells chametz with J'lem Sephardi chief rabbi, condemns remarks against haredi community regarding coronavirus.

Rivlin continues talks with world leaders over coronavirus

President Rivlin continues his conversations with world leaders as part of the international cooperation to contain the disease.

The judicial coup In Israel is outrageous

President Rivlin:

'A faithful and merciful healer'

President sends letter wishing recovery to world leaders who have contracted coronavirus, citing prayer recited daily by Jews for healing.

Compromise to allow continued government negotiations fails

Likud and Blue and White discuss possibility Benny Gantz himself be appointed Knesset Speaker to continue talks between the two parties.

Rivlin: 'Inconceivable' that anyone would disobey court ruling

President critical of outgoing Knesset Speaker for refusing to carry out Supreme Court order to convene plenum to elect new speaker.

Between a rock and a hard place

Story time with the president: 'Room for Rent' by Lea Goldberg

President Rivlin contributes to efforts to provide Israeli children with activity in the wake of coronavirus restrictions.

Rivlin: With every update, we pray for Diaspora Jewry

Pres. Rivlin meets with head of Jewish Agency, discusses impact of coronavirus on Jewish communities.

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.

Gantz: 'Public is sick of hate and divisions'

Pres. Rivlin tasks Benny Gantz with forming a gov't, urges 'as broad a gov't as possible.' Gantz: 'We'll try to form a gov't within days.'

Minister Regev denied entry to President's Residence

Culture Minister Miri Regev denied entrance to meeting between Pres. Rivlin, PM Netanyahu, and Blue & White leader Gantz.