Reuven Rivlin

'The Admor gave voice to the heroism of faith'

Israeli leaders eulogize Rabbi Menachem Mendel Taub, the Admor of Kaliv.

Supreme Court rejects petition against Netanyahu forming gvmt

'Petition before us reveals no grounds for intervention in decision of President of State,' judges Barak, Elron, Gruskoff rule.

Pres. Rivlin celebrates Passover with lone soldiers

President Rivlin, IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi, celebrate Passover seder with 400 lone soldiers.

President to host 400 lone soldiers from 35 countries

President Reuven Rivlin to have Seder with 400 lone soldiers from around the world.

Netanyahu tasked with forming government

President Rivlin chooses Netanyahu to establish next coalition. 'For the fifth time, you have secured the support of this dear people.'

President Rivlin:

'Hoping for a strong and stable government'

Rivlin tonight formally taps candidate for premier - Netanyahu. 'I hope we are soon back to routine, led by a strong, stable government.'

Netanyahu to be formally tapped for premiership today

President Rivlin receives final results of Knesset election, will formally task Netanyahu with forming 35th Israeli government.

Blue and White: We won't join unity government

Representatives of Blue and White party rejected president's overtures for unity government, recommend Benny Gantz for premier.

Rivlin to meet with party reps as coalition building begins

President Rivlin to begin consultations with parties Monday morning - the first step in selecting a prime minister.

Rivlin to begin consultations for nominating PM on Monday

Even though official results won't be ready until Wednesday, President Rivlin to begin consultations for nominating PM tomorrow.

Rivlin: We will never forgive and never forget

Israel's Pres. Rivlin promises Jewish people will 'never forgive and never forget,' says 'no one' can order Jews to forgive Holocaust.

Coalition consultations to begin next week

President Rivlin to begin consultations for formation of government next week. Netanyahu expected to receive mandate to form government.

President Rivlin:

'Only Israeli voters will decide who the PM will be'

President votes in Jerusalem, addressing health condition of his wife, Nechama. 'I hope next year we will vote here together.'

'Go out and vote'

In an open letter to the Israeli public, Pres. Reuven Rivlin emphasizes importance of freedom, urges everyone to vote.

President Rivlin visits Ofer Prison, speaks with IPS command

'"Prison warder" can be misleading. You're brave servicemen on front line along with security forces. You, not prison walls, keep us safe.'

'Israel-US science collabo sure to bring incredible discoveries'

Rivlin hosts signing for cooperation between Israel National Academy of Sciences and Humanities, American National Academy of Sciences.

Rivlin: The end of 37 years of pain and doubt

President thanks IDF for finally returning body of First Sergeant Zachary Baumel 37 years after he was killed in Lebanon.

Rivlin's first stop: 'World's best mother and grandmother'

Pres. Rivlin thanks Israeli public for support during wife's recovery, says medical care 'first-class'.

Nechama Rivlin in serious but stable condition

Pres. Rivlin returns to Israel, keeps constant contact with hospital.

Health of First Lady deteriorates

President Reuven Rivlin cuts short his state visit to Canada, returning to Israel following sudden deterioration in his wife's health.

A present for Canada's PM: Socks from Israel

President Rivlin gives Canadian PM Trudeau a unique gift, courtesy of Nechama Rivlin.

'Peace requires trust - and there is little of that right now'

President Rivlin attends Holocaust memorial in Ottawa with Canadian PM, and state dinner, where he discusses Israeli security situation.

Rivlin meets Canadian PM

President Rivlin thanks Canadian PM Justin Trudeau for stand against anti-Semitism and BDS.

President Rivlin leaves for Canada

Rivlin leaves for Canada after receiving go-ahead from wife's doctors, plans to meet Canadian officials, attend business seminar.

Montenegro president receives 12 unique wheelchairs

During visit focused on innovation and technology, Montegoro president receives innovative wheelchairs, meets with Israel's Pres. Rivlin.

Israel's President thanks Pres Trump for Golan recognition

Pres. Rivlin: 'Extremely important historical correction. Jewish history in Golan thousands of years old; integral part of State of Israel.'

Rivlin to soldiers: Do not hesitate when facing danger

President Rivlin visits an IDF Military Police post to hand out Purim gifts.

Pompeo: US has 'moral obligation' to stand up to hostile forces

US Sec. of State Pompeo visits Yad Vashem holds meeting with Pres. Rivlin.

'Rabbi Ettinger's work will live on despite his murder'

'Heartbreaking news.' President Reuven Rivlin eulogizes hesder yeshiva dean who died Monday after being critically wounded in terror attack.

Rivlin to Ethiopia: Allow us to continue searching crash site

Pres. Rivlin thanks Ethiopian Pres. Sahle-Work Zewde for allowing teams to search area, requests she do 'all she can' to help families.

Rivlin: Attacks will not frighten me

Israeli President on preparations to form the next government: 'Ours is a system that allows different voices, sanctifies different views.'

President Rivlin meets with prime minister of Cape Verde

Rivlin emphasizes 'true friendship' between the countries. 'But it is important that our friendship extends beyond our bilateral relations.'

'Peace with Egypt has proven itself time after time'

40 years since peace treaty with Egypt, President Rivlin addresses its advantages, denouncing 'unacceptable' remarks about Arab Israelis.

Israel's First Lady undergoes lung transplant

President Rivlin's wife Nechama in stable condition following lung transplant operation in Petach Tikva.

'There is one area in which the health system undoubtedly leads'

President Rivlin participates in Health Min. conference. "I hope the co-existence in our hospitals becomes the norm in Israeli society."

Netanyahu: It won't be easy for me with Rivlin

PM says President unlikely to ask him to form next government if current poll trends continue.

President Rivlin speaks with Argentina Chief Rabbi after attack

Israeli President tells Chief Rabbi Gabriel Davidovich Israel will "do everything necessary to protect Jews' following anti-Semitic attack.

Rivlin meets family of terror victim

President Rivlin meets Bar Kafra family, whose fathered David was murdered in a terror attack in 2015.

President Rivlin addresses Conference of Presidents mission

Rivlin emphasizes Jewish unity is paramount, calls for Israel-Diaspora dialog starting on premise that 'we are one'.

Rivlin hosts 929 Bible Study Group

President Rivlin: 'Nothing more democratic than a culture which fosters disagreement.'

President receives first Israeli spacecraft

President Rivlin received the first Israeli spacecraft as a national project ahead of its launch to the moon

'Everyone acknowledged strength of Sharon's leadership'

President and Mrs. Rivlin participate in memorial ceremony for former Prime Minister Ariel Sharon and his wife Lily.

Rivlin: We have lost a great light

President Rivlin meets with family of Israeli teen who was raped and murdered by Arab terrorist in Jerusalem last week.

Rivlin marks 70th anniversary of last Jewish camps in Cyprus

President flies to Cyprus to mark 70 years since the closure of British detention camps for Jews, holding talks with Cyprus president.

'We will not stop our fight against terrorism'

Rivlin, Prime Minister Netanyahu, thanks security forces for catching murderer of Ori Ansbacher.

A meeting without a purpose

Why did President Rivlin invite Germans to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day with him?

'Austria bears joint responsibility for the Holocaust'

Austrian president visits Jerusalem, discusses 'shared, painful' past, including his country's involvement in the Holocaust.

Rivlin: Iran will respond more forcefully to Israeli policy

President Rivlin reviews challenges facing Israel as at INSS conference.

'Silence of Greek churches on anti-Semitism is disturbing'

President Rivlin thanks Greek counterpart for condemning destruction of Holocaust memorial, blasts silence of Greek churches.

Families of ill-fated Space Shuttle Columbia crew visit Israel

Relatives of crew members of Space Shuttle Columbia, destroyed during reentry in 2003 while carrying first Israeli astronaut, visit Israel.

'Anti-Semitism and hatred are still among us'

President Rivlin welcomes Action Reconciliation Service for Peace to mark International Holocaust Remembrance Day.

'Jew-hatred and anti-Zionism are both anti-Semitism'

President Rivlin opens 'Beyond Duty' exhibition in France, telling the story of diplomats who saved Jewish lives during the Holocaust.

'Threats from Lebanon could force us to respond'

President Rivlin meets with French president at Elysée Palace, addressing Iranian entrenchment in Middle East.

Rivlin chairs dialogue between Jewish, Muslim leaders in France

'When nationalism and religious extremism are on the rise in the world and in the West, your leadership is vital. What you say matters.'

Rivlin eats falafel with Holocaust survivor

Holocaust survivor David (Dugo) Leitner celebrates the fact that he is alive by eating falafel every January 18.

First-ever 'Global Impact Awards' held in Tel Aviv

President Rivlin attends inaugural awards for contributions to forging partnerships between Israel and Global Jewry.

President Rivlin receives 2019 INSS Strategic Assessment

President Rivlin: 'Our military and diplomatic power is at unprecedented level. We must use it to secure our interests in future.'

Pres visits kids from developing countries with heart conditions

President Rivlin visits children from developing countries being treated for heart conditions at Wolfson Medical Center in Holon.

'The IDF under your command never ceased fighting'

President Rivlin says goodbye to outgoing Chief of Staff Gadi Eizenkot.

President visits United Hatzalah logistics center, Beit Shemesh

President meets volunteers from all sectors of Israeli society to hear about their activities: 'Thank you for your devotion and sacrifice.'