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Liberman:

'Next confrontation will end decisively in Israel's favor'

DM visits Northern Corps exercise: 'Reminder to anyone who schemes to harm Israel's security and sees IDF's ability and power.'

'Next confrontation will end decisively in Israel's favor'

President Rivlin:

'The next war will be very different'

President of Israel visits paratroopers participating in Northern Corps exercise: 'It's important for us to know that you're ready.'

'The next war will be very different'

Rivlin: Israel will help defeat ISIS

German Chancellor Merkel and President Rivlin meet, discuss cooperation on regional issues and defeating ISIS.

Rivlin: Israel will help defeat ISIS

President Rivlin meets families of Munich Massacre victims

Israeli president, families of 11 Israeli athletes murdered by Arab terrorists in 1972, meet following dedication of memorial to victims.

President Rivlin meets families of Munich Massacre victims

Rivlin attends memorial to Munich Massacre - 45 years late

Israeli president noted Fatah continues to call Munich Massacre of 11 athletes 'heroic,' memorial decades overdue.

Rivlin attends memorial to Munich Massacre - 45 years late

'Israeli consulate is inseparable part of German community'

President Rivlin meets with Bavaria Minister-President Seehofer ahead of Munich Memorial inauguration.

'Israeli consulate is inseparable part of German community'

President Rivlin:

'The Land of Israel does not belong to any party'

President, Opposition Leader attend 40th anniversary celebration of Samaria community Elkana. 'Elkana was established by Rabin government.'

'The Land of Israel does not belong to any party'

UN Chief: Desire to destroy Israel is modern anti-Semitism

UN Secretary-General Guterres visits Yad Vashem, says he's committed to fighting anti-Semitism.

UN Chief: Desire to destroy Israel is modern anti-Semitism

President Rivlin opens school year with haredi children

President Rivlin visits 'Boston' school in Bnei Brak, speaks to children on first day of new school year.

President Rivlin opens school year with haredi children

'We're horrified by Barcelona attack, but no strangers to grief'

After Barcelona attacks, Israeli President Rivlin sends letter of condolence to Spain's King Felipe.

'We're horrified by Barcelona attack, but no strangers to grief'

President Rivlin rejects Katsav request to cancel release terms

President Reuven Rivlin decides Sunday to reject request of convicted rapist former President Moshe Katsav to cancel terms of his release.

President Rivlin rejects Katsav request to cancel release terms

'A society that plays together, stays together'

NBA delegation visits President Rivlin's home in Jerusalem.

'A society that plays together, stays together'

Katzav wants a pardon like Olmert's

Former President asks Rivlin to pardon him and remove his parole restrictions.

Katzav wants a pardon like Olmert's

Rivlin:

'Avera is the son of all of us'

President Reuven Rivlin meets the family of Avera Mengistu, who is being held by Hamas in Gaza.

'Avera is the son of all of us'

'We cannot let the Kotel turn into a place symbolizing division'

President Reuven Rivlin held his traditional day of learning before the 9th of Av, and called for the Kotel to be a place of Jewish unity.

'We cannot let the Kotel turn into a place symbolizing division'

An exciting conversation with Rabbi Steinsaltz

President Rivlin calls Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz on prolific scholar's birthday, wishes him continued health and many more years of teaching,

An exciting conversation with Rabbi Steinsaltz

'Soldier who shot terrorist is a hero who saved my children'

President Rivlin pays condolence visit to family of victims of Halamish massacre. Widow praises soldier who shot terrorist.

'Soldier who shot terrorist is a hero who saved my children'

'The pain is deep, but our roots here are deeper'

President, PM address deadly Shabbat stabbing attack during memorial for Ze'ev Jabotinsky. 'Our hearts are with the Salomon family.'

'The pain is deep, but our roots here are deeper'

PM Netanyahu: Terrorist is a 'beast incited by wild hatred'

PM Netanyahu, President Rivlin respond to Friday's terror attack. Rivlin: Now is when the free world should stand up and denounce terror.

PM Netanyahu: Terrorist is a 'beast incited by wild hatred'

Erdogan demands Israel remove metal detectors

President Rivlin tells Turkish counterpart Turkey should show the same support for Israel after terror attack Israel showed Turkey.

Erdogan demands Israel remove metal detectors

President Rivlin:

'Bond between us and our Druze brothers is a covenant of life'

President Rivlin pays condolence visit to families of Sgt. Majors Hail Stawi, & Kamil Shnaan, killed in Friday's Temple Mount attack.

'Bond between us and our Druze brothers is a covenant of life'

President Rivlin to inaugurate memorial for Munich Massacre

Memorial for victims of 1972 Olympics Munich Massacre to be dedicated in city where terrorists murdered 11 Israeli athletes.

President Rivlin to inaugurate memorial for Munich Massacre

'The silence of the Arab leaders is outrageous'

President Rivlin blasts Arab MKs for failing to condemn terrorist attack on the Temple Mount.

'The silence of the Arab leaders is outrageous'

Rivlin: It's time for Arab leadership to condemn terror

President Rivlin slams terrorists, promises to defend Israel's sovereignty and citizens with a strong hand.

Rivlin: It's time for Arab leadership to condemn terror

'Israel and Ireland yearn for the same thing'

President Rivlin, Irish FM Coveney, speak about cooperation and the importance of peace.

'Israel and Ireland yearn for the same thing'

President Rivlin

'Threat of Hezbollah growing with Iranian aid'

President Rivlin addresses memorial ceremony for fallen of 2006 Lebanon War, says Iran arming Hezbollah to kill Israeli citizens.

'Threat of Hezbollah growing with Iranian aid'

Netanyahu: UNESCO's denial of history is 'absurd'

PM Netanyahu meets Rwandan President Kagame, both reaffirm friendship, bonds, and commitment to changing the world for the better.

Netanyahu: UNESCO's denial of history is 'absurd'

Rivlin: We are two nations who understand the horror of genocide

President Rivlin meets Rwandan President Kagame, speaks about cooperation between the countries on energy, agriculture, security.

Rivlin: We are two nations who understand the horror of genocide

Rivlin:

'Zionism and Maccabiah come from the same spirit'

President Reuven Rivlin officially opens the 20th Maccabiah Games.

'Zionism and Maccabiah come from the same spirit'

Indian PM: Israel is a 'real friend' of India

President Rivlin says Indian PM Modi is one of 'the greatest leaders of democracies,' Modi says Israel 'is a real friend.'

Indian PM: Israel is a 'real friend' of India

'What the US President understood, our President does not'

Deputy Education Minister blasts President Rivlin's remarks calling rabbinical leaders 'Beit Shammai' for calling to shelve Kotel Plan.

'What the US President understood, our President does not'

Rivlin:

'Cancellation of Kotel plan a missed opportunity'

President Rivlin says Western Wall outline was formulated with the consultation and responsibility of the great rabbis of Israel.

'Cancellation of Kotel plan a missed opportunity'

Rivlin pardons tax-evading father of sixteen

Yoelish Kraus, father of 16, convicted of tax offenses, sentenced to five months, entered prison month-and-a-half ago.

Rivlin pardons tax-evading father of sixteen

Rivlin: Haredi soldiers are the 'finest among our sons'

President tells haredi soldiers, 'You protect us at the front, we'll safeguard you on the home front.'

Rivlin: Haredi soldiers are the 'finest among our sons'

Will an IDF soldier then be attacked in a synagogue?

Violence against haredi soldiers leads President to meet with Netzach Yehuda fighters, 'A winning battalion in battle against terror.'

Will an IDF soldier then be attacked in a synagogue?

Hero who foiled terror attack leads fight for disabled soldiers

Ariel Almog, who heroically foiled terror attack, is recognized again for his work for disabled soldiers looking to integrate into the IDF.

Hero who foiled terror attack leads fight for disabled soldiers

'Facebook gives a voice to the muted masses'

Rivlin addresses Herzliya Conference, discusses the changes in the perception of democracy.

'Facebook gives a voice to the muted masses'

'The people of Israel salute you'

President visits family of slain officer, says all of Jerusalem feels safer with soldiers like her protecting them.

'The people of Israel salute you'

Netanyahu: Bennett prefers Lapid as PM

Prime Minister claims President Rivlin looking to 'settle score' with him, help Yair Lapid become Prime Minister.

Netanyahu: Bennett prefers Lapid as PM

Rivlin to soldiers: I came to say thank you

President Rivlin arrives at Damascus Gate, speaks to soldiers, hands out cake.

Rivlin to soldiers: I came to say thank you

Rivlin: The Golan is essential to our existence

President Rivlin stresses the importance of the Golan to Israel, 50 years since Jewish communities returned there.

Rivlin: The Golan is essential to our existence

Watch: Tanzanian Amb. surprises president with Hebrew prayer

Job Daudi Masima, Tanzania's first ambassador to Israel, dons kippah, greets Israeli President Reuven Rivlin with Hebrew prayer.

Watch: Tanzanian Amb. surprises president with Hebrew prayer

Japan and Israel: Together in aviation, education, and culture

President Rivlin speaks at ceremony marking 65 years of Japan-Israel relations, notes cooperation on education, culture, aviation.

Japan and Israel: Together in aviation, education, and culture

President Rivlin hosts Arab leaders ending Ramadan

'Partnership between us, Jews and Arabs, children of this land, is reality stronger than any evil wind which may wish to uproot it.'

President Rivlin hosts Arab leaders ending Ramadan

Rivlin: Arab leaders must work with police

President says Arab leaders and law enforcement must work together to provide Israeli Arab citizens with sense of security.

Rivlin: Arab leaders must work with police

Rivlin: We have to stop persecuting the State of Israel

President Rivlin speaks about Six Day War - and the war's continuation today.

Rivlin: We have to stop persecuting the State of Israel

From the President's office - to the delivery room

Chief of staff of President Rivlin's office acts as doula during the birth of her first grandchild.

From the President's office - to the delivery room

President Rivlin: Israel is no longer the UN's punching bag

Rivlin meets with US Ambassador to the UN NikkiHaley, thanks her for supporting Israel. Haley: I'm happy to discover Israel's magic.

President Rivlin: Israel is no longer the UN's punching bag

Watch: Rivlin honors outstanding soldiers with disabilities

President Reuven Rivlin honors 30 outstanding soldiers with disabilities from the Special in Uniform program.

Watch: Rivlin honors outstanding soldiers with disabilities

Police ban protest against President Rivlin

Israel police warn right-wing leaders not to protest against President Rivlin during his visit to Kiryat Arba.

Police ban protest against President Rivlin

A missed opportunity for Jonathan Pollard?

Attorney says Israeli PM, president missed opportunity to ask US President Trump to nix restrictions on Pollard during his visit to Israel.

A missed opportunity for Jonathan Pollard?

'Those were words I will never forget'

Ceremony marking anniversary of Six-Day War and unification of Jerusalem takes place at Western Wall plaza.

'Those were words I will never forget'

'Jerusalem is not a problem, it's a solution'

President Rivlin speaks at ceremony in honor of Jerusalem's liberation: Those who want to divide the city will bring about disaster.

'Jerusalem is not a problem, it's a solution'

US message: We're committed to transfer embassy - sometime

Senior US officials convey messages to Israeli counterparts that Trump government committed to transfer embassy, but patience needed.

US message: We're committed to transfer embassy - sometime

Rivlin to Friedman: Time to recognize Jerusalem as our capital

Watch: US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman presents credentials to Israeli president, formally begins service in Israel.

Rivlin to Friedman: Time to recognize Jerusalem as our capital

Israel swears in first female Sharia court judge

Israeli President and Justice Minister attend swearing-in ceremony of first female judge to a religious court in Israel.

Israel swears in first female Sharia court judge

Rivlin: No gap between Israel as a Jewish and democratic state

President Rivlin speaks to Montreal Jewish Federation delegation at Jerusalem event.

Rivlin: No gap between Israel as a Jewish and democratic state

Rivlin receives special copy of medical journal on Israel

President Reuven Rivlin receives copy of special issue of renowned 'Lancet' medical publication

Rivlin receives special copy of medical journal on Israel

'Israel has advanced development abilities'

President Rivlin meets with Central African Republic President Faustin-Archange Touadéra, says he's 'very pleased' with the visit.

'Israel has advanced development abilities'

Rivlin responds to Erdogan

President Rivlinmeets with Archbishop of Canterbury, says Erdogan's attack does not change Jewish nature of Jerusalem.

Rivlin responds to Erdogan