Reuven Rivlin

'You walked among us like a king'

Former Defense Minister Moshe Arens laid to rest in Savyon. President Rivlin and Prime Minister Netanyahu participate in funeral.

'One of the most important defense ministers ever'

'He never flinched from a fight.' President Reuven Rivlin eulogizes former Defense Minister and Ambassador to US, Moshe Arens.

'I have never been so moved as I am today'

President Rivlin visits IDF's Havat HaShomer base for at-risk youth. 'The strength of the IDF is the belief that everyone can contribute.'

Rivlin thanks Rambo the dog

President Rivlin hosts Yamam soldiers who were involved in the capture of Barkan terrorist and Rambo the dog who assisted.

President Rivlin: State more important than anyone

President Rivlin first addresses early elections saying he does not know what clarification from President PM referred to yesterday.

'No tolerance for anti-Semitism using pro-Israel fig-leaf'

President Rivlin meets ambassadors to Africa, Asia, Latin America, Pacific regions, thanks them for help in fight against anti-Semitism.

President Rivlin:

'We came to mourn passing of Israel's guardian'

President to families of fighters murdered in Givat Asaf: 'Shared fate put us here; we must stand shoulder to shoulder to defend country.'

Rivlin meets Moldovan president in Jerusalem

President Rivlin thanks Moldova for supporting US resolution against Hamas at UN. 'We must not allow Iran to destabilize the region.'

Rivlin: Improve relations with global Jewish community

Rivlin meets Israeli ambassadors from around the world, discusses importance of relations with the Jews of the world.

Netanyahu wins support for bill aimed at ensuring him a 5th term

Coalition votes to adopt bill altering selection process for the prime minister, amid fears president could back rival MK over Netanyahu.

Rivlin: Hezbollah will bring about the destruction of Lebanon

President lights Hanukkah candles with crews from Ramon Air Force Base, warns Hezbollah leading Lebanon to ruin for Iranian agenda.

Rivlin meets paralympians 50 years after paralympics in Israel

President meets with paralympians to mark 50th anniversary of 1968 Tel Aviv Paralympics. 'You are the Maccabees of our generation.'

Rivlin to Holocaust survivors: Each of you is a miracle

President hosts Holocaust survivors at his residence for candle-lighting ceremony using menorah hidden during the Holocaust.

President lights Hanukkah candle with haredi soldiers

Reuven Rivlin joined by haredi soldiers for candle lighting on first night of Hanukkah festival.

'Remember that you too were slaves in Egypt'

President Rivlin, PM Netanyahu attend award ceremony for outstanding contributions in the fight against human trafficking .

President Rivlin:

'This house symbolizes establishment of State and IDF'

President Rivlin visits Prime Minister's historic residence in HaKirya, invites Israeli citizens to visit reconstructed building.

Czech President raises 2 glasses 'to life'

President Rivlin and his wife hold dinner in honor of Czech president and his wife.

'Relations between Israel and Denmark are getting stronger'

President Rivlin hosts event marking the 75th anniversary of the rescue of the Jews of Denmark. 'Most Danes saw Jews as equal citizens.'

'Zero tolerance for anti-Semitism and racism'

President Rivlin hosts an event marking the 75th anniversary of the rescue of the Jews of Denmark.

'Israeli art has an obligation to be impertinent'

President Rivlin attends event marking 70 years of Israeli creativity. "We are known as a people with chutzpah. Our art must be the same."

President Rivlin wraps up visit to Rome

Israeli President Reuven Rivlin thanks Italian counterpart for strong relations with Israel, promises continued cooperation.

Rivlin at memorial ceremony:

'The south is Israel's golden ticket, Ben-Gurion taught'

'In the footsteps of Ben-Gurion, we must remember that fighting for the south, for the Negev, is not just fighting against terrorism.'

President meets family of Jewish woman murdered in Paris

Family establishes foundation in her memory based on principles of tolerance and solidarity.

Jordanian, Egyptian ambassadors present credentials

President Rivlin accepts diplomatic credentials from new ambassadors.

Rivlin speaks at mass prayer ceremony for Sigd holiday

'Citizens of Israel will not be party to discrimination on the basis of skin color. We are brothers and sisters.'

'You are the heroes of us all. I salute you!'

President Rivlin speaks Israel Police ceremony awarding medals of excellence.

Rivlin: 'One can love Ariel without deriding academia'

President speaks at Seventh Higher Education Conference, addressing Bennett's criticism of university establishment for opposing Ariel U.

Ethiopian community asked for pardon requests for Sigd holiday

Fifty days after Yom Kippur, Ethiopian Jewish community in Israel celebrates traditional holiday called Sigd commemorating Temple Mount.

‘You defend the state from its enemies’

President Rivlin visits IDF Judea and Samaria Division. “On behalf of the people of Israel, I thank you and your families.”

'We have a great friend in Canada'

President Reuven Rivlin meets Canadian Foreign Minister, tells her he will visit Canada next year.

Israel mourns:

Minister Azoulay 'made sure to serve public as far as he could'

Religious Affairs Minister 'faithfully dealt with needs of public his whole life, along with endless devotion to his wonderful family.'

President, First Lady meet Nachal Tzafit tragedy victims parents

President: 'There are no words of consolation for loss of child in such unnecessary disaster. We haven't moved on. Your loss touched us all'

Rivlin: We can never afford to ignore anti-Semitism

Watch special message from President of Israel to Pittsburgh Jewish community following synagogue massacre.

US and Israeli officials respond to synagogue shooting

Israeli officials horrified after Synagogue massacre. Netanyahu following updates while Rivlin says 'our hearts of with the families'.

Report: Netanyahu fears president could deny him premiership

Prime Minister reportedly pushing off new elections out of fear President Rivlin will give rival candidate chance to form government.

'Relations between China and Israel are excellent'

President Rivlin meets China's Vice President who is visiting Israel.

Rivlin: Israel needs to have 'honest' conversation with Diaspora

Israeli president meets with American Jewish leaders, says greatest threat to Jewish people is infighting.

Rivlin: Israel won't stand by while our people are under attack

Israeli Pres. Rivlin meets UN coordinator, promises that Israel 'wont stand by' when civilians are under attack.

Rivlin: Dark times for Christians in Middle East

President speaks with Christian Media Summit about plight of Christians in region, restoration of important Christian holy site in Israel.

Party running for Tel Aviv council proposes enhancing Aliyah Day

City council candidates suggest amendment to law 'to recognize all contributions olim made to country in proactive, meaningful way.'

Danish PM:

'An attack on Jews is an attack on all of Denmark'

President Rivlin participates in ceremony marking 75th anniversary of the rescue of Danish Jews at the Great Synagogue in Copenhagen.

'The entire nation of Israel is with you'

President Reuven Rivlin pays condolences to to families of Kim Levengard-Yehezkel and Ziv Hajbi following Barkan shooting attack.

Rivlin: EU helping Iran evade sanctions is unacceptable

President Rivlin meets German Chancellor Merkel, calls on Germany to stop EU from protecting Iran from US sanctions.

Rivlin sees 'the impressive power of the IDF'

President Reuven Rivlin visits 'Our IDF' exhibition, says strength of IDF 'has always been its excellent soldiers.'

Rivlin to widow of Ari Fuld: We all cried with you

President pays condolence visit to Fuld family. 'Every time such a despicable murder happens, we understand that the struggle is not over.'

Watch: President Rivlin wishes Jews a happy New Year

In Rosh Hashanah greetings, Israel's Pres. Rivlin stresses importance of remembering what the Jewish People have in common with each other.

Israeli president lectures Philippine leader on Hitler

President Reuven Rivlin gives lecture on Hitler to Rodrigo Duterte during their meeting, in light of Duterte's comments in 2016.

Meretz protests Philippine president's meeting with Rivlin

Meretz activists protest outside President's Residence over Rodrigo Duterte's visit to Israel and his meeting with President Rivlin.

Honey for the President - straight from Gaza area communities

For Rosh Hashana, President and wife host beekeepers from Gaza vicinity bearing hyssop, citrus, thyme, cardamom, clover, and avocado honeys.

'Beginning the journey to words and numbers'

President of Israel opens school year with first graders at Noam Eliyahu religious school in Netivot.

Rivlin to receive antibiotic treatment

President Rivlin, who is suffering from a mild flu, will maintain a more controlled schedule to allow him the required respite.

Rivlin to Bolton: Don't forget Hadar and Oron

Israeli President meets US National Security Advisor, asks him to ensure return of all Israelis held by Hamas in Gaza.

Private numbers of Israeli president, Cabinet members leaked

Attorney turned political activist posts phone numbers of senior Israeli leaders. One MK thanks activist for the 'service'.

'We must make sure that you also feel equal'

President Rivlin meets Druze leaders after they met PM Netanyahu to discuss concerns over Nationality Law.

Rivlin: Croatia must 'deal with its past'

Israeli president visits 'Croatia's Auschwitz,' says nation must confront actions of pro-Nazi regime during WW2.

Croatia visit:

'Good relations getting closer'

President meets Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković; meeting attended by Agriculture Minister, Economy Minister and counterparts.

Rivlin to bereaved family:

'The whole nation embraces you'

State President condolence visit to family of late Staff Sergeant Aviv Levy, killed by sniper fire at Gaza border. 'The loss is unbearable.'

'It is our responsibility to create hope'

President Reuven Rivlin addresses arrest of Conservative Rabbi for conducting non-Orthodox weddings.

'We sat in the living room, suddenly we were filled with blood'

Father whose family was injured by rocket tells of the horrifying moments.

Rivlin: 'Settlement in Israel binds the right and the left'

President attends event marking 50 years of the WZO Settlement Division. 'We are home, and we will not be moved again.'