Reuven Rivlin

'Jews under attack 81 years after Kristallnacht'

President Rivlin holds emergency conference with special envoys for combating anti-Semitism from around the world.

Gantz receives mandate to form government

President Rivlin gives Blue and White leader Benny Gantz task of forming government coalition.

Gantz to receive mandate to form government tomorrow night

President Rivlin to give Blue and White leader chance to form government after PM Netanyahu returns mandate.

Netanyahu returns mandate to Rivlin

PM returns mandate to form government 2 days before it expires. Gantz next to have chance to form coalition.

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."

Rivlin must cook up a US$220 million Netanyahu-Liberman omelette

Rivlin appeals to Putin over Naama Issachar

"I am appealing to your mercy and compassion with a request for your personal intervention to grant her an extraordinary pardon."

Israel to Germany: 'Make sure this never happens again'

President Rivlin tells German counterpart that 'there is more to be done' to secure Jews in Germany. 'Fascism is entire world's concern.'

'Put aside divisions and build bridges of cooperation'

President Rivlin hosted some 500 people for traditional Selichot prayers.

Rivlin: 'We're facing an emergency of Israel's democracy'

'We are facing a time of crisis for the House of Jacob, an emergency for Israel’s security and for Israeli society,' Rivlin says.

Netanyahu agreed to Rivlin's proposal, Gantz refused

Rivlin presented a proposal for a shared government, but Blue and White rejected the idea.

Rivlin: Election law should be updated

President receives official results for elections to 22nd Knesset. "Important that everyone feels elections are fair and transparent."

President Rivlin to name candidate to form gov't tonight

President to give Netanyahu or Gantz chance to form government after receiving final election results.

'We must ask our leaders to form a government quickly'

Rivlin meets CEO and President of Jewish Federations of North America.

The head-scratching Israeli election

Can a broad unity government be agreed upon in Israel? Or is the next election already underway?

Netanyahu, Gantz meet: Time for unity in Israel.

Likud, Blue and White leaders agree to meet again following discussion with President Rivlin. 'Significant step forward.'

First step in formation of unity government?

PM Netanyahu, Gantz meet President Rivlin in attempt to break election deadlock.

Netanyahu, Gantz invited to joint meeting with President Rivlin

Prime Minister and rival Benny Gantz invited to meet with President Rivlin Monday night, after both come up short of 61 MK-majority.

Rivlin to continue consultations with elected parties

Rivlin to hold second day of consultations with parties elected to the 22nd Knesset. Each party will recommend a candidate for PM.

Tibi to Rivlin: We own this land

"We did not immigrate here, we were born here, we are a native population," says Joint List MK.

President Rivlin: 'The people want a stable unity government'

Rivlin says that the only way to form a stable government is to have the two large parties join forces.

Arab Joint List to recommend Benny Gantz for PM

'We will make history today - and do what is needed to oust Netanyahu,' says MK Ahmed Tibi, as Joint List votes to recommend Benny Gantz.

Jews or Israelis - Who will form the next government?

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.

Large parties to give Rivlin their recommendations today

Yisrael Beytenu, Joint List remain mysteries as parties prepare to make their chooses for prime minister following last week's elections.

Rivlin to meet with PM Netanyahu, Benny Gantz

Pres. Rivlin will hold meeting in attempt to understand whether unity government is possible, report says.

Rivlin to meet party leaders to choose PM starting Sunday

Israeli president to begin process of choosing prime minister following close election by seeking recommendations from party leaders.

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."

The Israeli election and Liberman’s conditions.

Turnout 2.4% higher than last election

Turnout stands at nearly 64% as of 6 PM.

President Rivlin: Voters will decide who will be PM

Reuven Rivlin votes in Jerusalem, calls on voters to turnout in second election of 2019. 'Neither the president nor party leaders choose PM'

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.

'I'm pained by anti-haredi rhetoric'

President Reuven Rivlin: 'I chose to act in the words of the prophet Amos: 'He who is wise will remain silent at that time.''

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.

Rivlin hosts 'Women in Diplomacy Network'

"It is not just for women to fight for gender equality. We must all demand it and work towards it," President tells female diplomats.

President Rivlin given surprise birthday party at IDF visit

'Nothing more thrilling than to celebrate your 80th birthday with youngest, most daring brigade in army. With you, I feel safe and young.'

President Rivlin's chief of staff gives birth to 12th child

Chief of Staff of the President's Residence, Rivka Ravitz, gives birth to a son. Ravitz has been working for Rivlin since 1999.

'We are all one society, we are all one country'

President Rivlin hosts reps of the Movilot organization, which promotes quality employment for haredi women in Israel.

'Hevron isn't an obstacle to peace'

President Rivlin calls on government to expand Jewish community in Hevron and Kiryat Arba. 'Hevron tests our ability to coexist.'

Rivlin: If you want calm, both sides of border must have quiet

Israeli president says IDF 'ready and willing' to act if necessary, following Hezbollah missile attacks on northern Israel.

Rivlin to soldiers: 'You are an example for all of us'

Pres. Rivlin visits IDF's Judea and Samaria Division, meets with forces operating since Friday terror attack.

President Rivlin visits bombing victims

Pres. Rivlin visits Rabbi Eitan and Dvir Shnerb, consoles them after death of Rina, 17: ' We must make sure Rina's voice is always heard.'

Rivlin meets with 'House of Wheels' campers

House of Wheels works with young people with physical and motor disabilities, helping them integrate into society.

Rivlin to Pelosi: Israel must be above political disputes

President speaks to US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi after Trump questions how Jews could vote for Democratic party.

Only one chance to form a government

Senior political officials believe Pres. Rivlin will not grant extension for coalition negotiations.

New military secretary to the president

In festive ceremony, the new military secretary to the president takes up his appointment.

President Rivlin:

'The house you built is a beacon to us all'

President pays condolence visit to family of student murdered last week.

President Rivlin visits border security on Israel-Egypt border

Forces include Karakal, Arayot HaYarden, Bardelas, and Leviot HaBiq’a battalions tasked with routine security.

Mothers of IDF 'Lone Soldiers' meet with President Rivlin

Women from US, Australia, UK, Canada, South Africa, head to Israel to meet with their children serving in the IDF as 'lone soldiers'.

German 'Kippa Day' organizer meets Pres. Rivlin

President Rivlin meets with German anti-Semitism commissioner Uwe Becker.

'We share a past that contains points of light and darkness'

President Rivlin hosts Croatian President Kolinda Grabar-Kitarović for a state dinner on the occasion of her visit to Israel.

Rivlin: 'Hundreds of years of history became a mass grave'

Pres. Rivlin meets Croatian Pres. Grabar-Kitarović, praises cooperation, friendship, and joint fefforts to free world of anti-Semitism.

'To listen, accept, and hear each other'

President Rivlin: 'Religious Zionism has already proved that it knows the changes in outlook required of one seeking national leadership.'

'You protect the country, filled with a sense of mission'

President Rivlin visits Israeli Navy, during which he tours Gaza maritime border and Tamar gas rig.

Rivlin to Israel's U20 players: You have made us proud

President hosts Israeli under-20 basketball team, which won European Championship second time in a row. 'I take my hat off to you all.'

Rivlin becomes 'Honorary Citizen of Seoul'

President meets with former UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon and is awarded the Honorary title on last day of visit to South Korea.

Rivlin gives Talmudic tractate to South Korean president

Pres. Rivlin meets with South Korea's Pres. Moon Jae-in, signs memoranda of understanding in the fields of energy and education.