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Herzog to world leaders:

Silence is complicity in Hamas’ crimes

Speaking at an international conference in Jerusalem, President Herzog called for a united global front to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas and to confront the escalating wave of antisemitism worldwide.

Silence is complicity in Hamas’ crimes

President Herzog: ‘The people of Israel have simply had enough’

In Be’er Sheva address, President calls for hostage return, national unity, and rule of law on eve of war's 600th day.

President Herzog: ‘The people of Israel have simply had enough’

Pres Herzog congratulates Yuval Raphael on Eurovision performance

President Isaac Herzog spoke early this morning (Sunday) with Yuval Rafael, and congratulated her on her great achievement at the Eurovision contest, where she placed second, and thanked her for the great pride she brought to the State of Israel.

Pres Herzog congratulates Yuval Raphael on Eurovision performance

German President visits Kibbutz Be'eri

For the second time since the October 7 massacre, the presidents of Israel and Germany visited Kibbutz Be’eri.

German President visits Kibbutz Be'eri

Historic:

Berlin ceremony marks 60 years of Germany-Israel relations

At a powerful ceremony marking 60 years of Israel-Germany ties, Presidents Herzog and Steinmeier gather at Berlin’s Track 17, a Holocaust deportation site. The Rabbi of Berlin leads prayers, and Herzog recites Kaddish.

Berlin ceremony marks 60 years of Germany-Israel relations

Israeli and German Presidents tour library, Honor 10/7 victims

Israeli and German Presidents tour National Library’s October 7 memorial and historic archives, highlighting centuries of shared history and personal family ties.

Israeli and German Presidents tour library, Honor 10/7 victims

Herzog to Edan Alexander:

'Welcome home, beloved son of Israel’

President tells released hostage, ‘You were in the hearts of half the world,’ and praises his family’s strength and resilience.

'Welcome home, beloved son of Israel’

Presidents of Israel and Germany honor Holocaust victims

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier held an emotional memorial ceremony at Berlin’s Grunewald station, where tens of thousands of Jews were deported to Nazi death camps.

Presidents of Israel and Germany honor Holocaust victims

President Herzog:

Nothing I want more than to shake the hand of Mohammed bin Salman

In Berlin, President Herzog expresses hope for Saudi-Israeli rapprochement, citing regional peace momentum and opposition from Iran-backed forces.

Nothing I want more than to shake the hand of Mohammed bin Salman

Pres. Herzog:

We'll bring them all back, no matter what passport they have

Israeli President Isaac Herzog says hostages must come home before Israel can move forward, urges 'clear, united front' declaring Hamas' actions are unacceptable.

We'll bring them all back, no matter what passport they have

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‘Hatikvah’ in German presidential palace as Pres. Herzog arrives

Israel's President Isaac Herzog receives official honor guard welcome in Berlin during state visit, with Israel’s national anthem played at the German presidential residence.

‘Hatikvah’ in German presidential palace as Pres. Herzog arrives

Herzog leaves to Germany to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties

State visit underscores six decades of Israel-Germany diplomatic ties, with leaders set to honor historical memory and promote youth dialogue ahead of a reciprocal visit to Israel.

Herzog leaves to Germany to mark 60 years of diplomatic ties

President Herzog:

'The message of WWII could not be clearer than it is today'

President Isaac Herzog tweeted for V-E Day, urging the world not to forget the sacrifice and message of those who fought the Nazis.

'The message of WWII could not be clearer than it is today'

President Herzog:

'Settlements are Israel's defensive wall'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addressed the Makor Rishon and Ofra community Settlement Conference and praised the Jewish communities in Judea and Samaria.

'Settlements are Israel's defensive wall'

'We’re coming to win'

President Herzog meets with Israel's Eurovision contestant

Moments before departing to represent Israel at the 2025 Eurovision Song Contest in Switzerland, Israel’s Eurovision representative, Yuval Rafael, met with President and First Lady Herzog.

President Herzog meets with Israel's Eurovision contestant

During President's visit

Ecuador opens diplomatic innovation center in Jerusalem

President Isaac Herzog welcomes Ecuadorian President Daniel Noboa to Jerusalem for his first official visit to Israel. The visit marks the historic inauguration of Ecuador’s diplomatic Innovation R&D Center in the capital.

Ecuador opens diplomatic innovation center in Jerusalem

King Charles to Herzog:

'Our thoughts and prayers remain with the hostages'

King Charles III sends official letter of congratulations to President Isaac Herzog on the occasion of Israel's 77th Independence Day, expresses solidarity with the people of Israel and acknowledging the ongoing pain of those still held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.

'Our thoughts and prayers remain with the hostages'

Captivity survivor:

'I always believed I would return, those still there will return'

Released hostage Omer Shem-Tov speaks at President's Residence ceremony honoring outstanding soldiers. 'I always knew there was someone taking care of me.'

'I always believed I would return, those still there will return'

Trump sends Independence Day greetings to Israel

US President Donald Trump and other leaders from around the world send Israeli President Isaac Herzog greetings honoring Israel's 77th Independence Day. 'Through conflict and peace, the United States remains your steadfast partner.'

Trump sends Independence Day greetings to Israel

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Pres. Herzog: With the courage of Israel, Zionism will prevail

President Isaac Herzog held a ceremony for Independence Day honoring 120 outstanding soldiers from all parts of the IDF. Watch.

Pres. Herzog: With the courage of Israel, Zionism will prevail

President Herzog:

'We are a zestful nation, a fighting nation'

In a special Memorial Day interview with Arutz Sheva-Israel National News, President Isaac Herzog addresses national unity, the global response to October 7, and the enduring strength of the Jewish people.

'We are a zestful nation, a fighting nation'

President Herzog:

'We must not bring about the destruction of our national home'

President Isaac Herzog addresses the official opening ceremony of Memorial Day for Fallen Soldiers and Victims of Terror, 'Our generation bears a historic responsibility: to safeguard, at all costs, our home—this precious miracle—our Jewish and democratic State of Israel.'

'We must not bring about the destruction of our national home'

Eli Sharabi in Auschwitz:

'The Jewish people will exist forever'

Released hostage Eli Sharabi joined the March of the Living, spoke near the Auschwitz crematoria and called for the release of all 59 hostages remaining.

'The Jewish people will exist forever'

Yom HaShoah:

President Isaac Herzog meets Poland's President Duda at Auschwitz

Israeli President Isaac Herzog, Polish President Andrzej Duda, meet at Auschwitz to commemorate Holocaust. 'We must not remain silent in the face of hatred between peoples.'

President Isaac Herzog meets Poland's President Duda at Auschwitz

Herzog writes letter in Torah scroll honoring fallen soldier

Eternal Heroism: President Isaac Herzog and leading rabbis write letters in Torah scroll dedicated to memory of Sergeant Segev Schwartz, who jumped on a grenade to save dozens of his comrades.

Herzog writes letter in Torah scroll honoring fallen soldier

Amb. Huckabee:

Serving in this country is a calling from G-d

Israeli President Herzog receives credentials from US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee. Watch.

Serving in this country is a calling from G-d

'Uniquely suited'

President Herzog lauds Rabbi Kaploun's appointment

Herzog noted that Kaploun's appointment 'reflects the deep commitment of President Donald Trump and his administration to the Jewish community in America, to the safety, freedom, dignity, and well‑being of Jews around the world.'

President Herzog lauds Rabbi Kaploun's appointment

Herzog visits hostages' family:

'On Passover, all hostages deserve freedom & must be released'

President Isaac Herzog visited the family of twin brothers Ziv and Gali Berman, who remain in Hamas captivity in Gaza.

'On Passover, all hostages deserve freedom & must be released'

Pres. Herzog visits ex-hostage:

'In heart of storm, you bring humanity, hope, and great light'

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog met today with Liri Albag who recently returned from Hamas captivity in Gaza and her family.

'In heart of storm, you bring humanity, hope, and great light'

President Herzog to troops:

We speak of freedom and want to see our brothers and sisters home

Ahead of Passover, President Isaac Herzog visits surveillance soldiers and combat troops.

We speak of freedom and want to see our brothers and sisters home

'You rose to the challenge'

President Herzog awards Medal of Honor to Albanian Prime Minister

President Isaac Herzog awarded the Presidential Medal of Honor to Prime Minister of Albania Edi Rama in recognition of his support for Israel. 'You held fast to your moral compass and expressed deep friendship and vital support.'

President Herzog awards Medal of Honor to Albanian Prime Minister

Pres. Herzog meets reservist with autistic children

Marking World Autism Awareness Day, President Isaac Herzog meets IDF reserve soldier and his two children on the autistic spectrum.

Pres. Herzog meets reservist with autistic children

President Herzog hosts Greek Prime Minister

President Isaac Herzog today, Sunday, met with Prime Minister of Greece, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

President Herzog hosts Greek Prime Minister

President Herzog speaks with pro-Israel college basketball coach

President Isaac Herzog spoke with Auburn Tigers basketball coach Bruce Pearl and thanked him for his support for Israel and his work to raise awareness for the hostages.

President Herzog speaks with pro-Israel college basketball coach

Bereaved families demand a public inquiry committee

Over 300 bereaved parents and parents of hostages approached the President calling for the establishment of a mutually agreed inquiry committee.

Bereaved families demand a public inquiry committee

President Herzog:

'Jewish Unity Has Never Been More Important'

As part of Antisemitism Awareness Week, President Isaac Herzog hosted Jewish leaders and friends of Israel from around the world and called for collective action against antisemitism and emphasized the critical importance of Jewish unity.

'Jewish Unity Has Never Been More Important'

Captivity survivor:

'Division in the nation gives strength to our enemies'

Omer Shem Tov, released after 505 days in Hamas captivity, calls for unity in Israel during meeting with President Herzog: 'They talk about how we are destroying ourselves from within.'

'Division in the nation gives strength to our enemies'

President Herzog:

'No one forgets the hostages for even a moment'

President Herzog emphasizes the nation's unwavering commitment to bringing every hostage home and calls for legislative action to support them and their families.

'No one forgets the hostages for even a moment'

Israeli President congratulates WIZ owner on historic exit

Israeli President Isaac Herzog congratulates WIZ CEO Assaf Rappaport on historic exit: 'This is an unimaginable achievement – I salute you.'

Israeli President congratulates WIZ owner on historic exit

Netanyahu rejects

Herzog proposes framework for commission of inquiry

Supreme Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit agrees to the proposal of President Isaac Herzog stating that if a decision is made to establish a state commission of inquiry, its composition will be determined in consultation with Supreme Court Justice Noam Sohlberg.

Herzog proposes framework for commission of inquiry

Pres. Herzog:

Ori Danino took responsibility and demonstrated Jewish bravery

Israeli President Isaac Herzog joins reading of Book of Esther at the synagogue of murdered hostage, Ori Danino, praises his bravery. 'Ori was like an angel amidst the chaos.'

Ori Danino took responsibility and demonstrated Jewish bravery

'You are a national hero'

President Herzog meets with released hostage Tal Shoham

President Herzog visited the home of former hostage Tal Shoham. 'All of Israel is moved to see you.'

President Herzog meets with released hostage Tal Shoham

Pres. Herzog:

Our hearts ache at identification of Ohad, Itzik, Tsachi & Shlomo

Israeli President Isaac Herzog mourns hostages Ohad Yahalomi, Tsachi Idan, Itzik Elgarat, and Shlomo Mantzur, whose bodies were returned Wednesday night.

Our hearts ache at identification of Ohad, Itzik, Tsachi & Shlomo

President Herzog:

'Oded, I ask forgiveness that we did not protect you'

Israeli President delivers eulogy at funeral of Oded Lifshitz, calls for State Commission of Inquiry into failures that led to the October 7 massacre,

'Oded, I ask forgiveness that we did not protect you'

Pres. Herzog:

Our sons fought together, we must also unite

Israeli President Isaac Herzog speaks at the 22nd Jerusalem Conference, urging unity among Israelis. ' The people of Israel are extraordinary — diverse, fascinating — and each family has its own story.'

Our sons fought together, we must also unite

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: 'We shall neither forgive nor forget'

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says heart 'bursts with excitement' at return of six living hostages from Hamas captivity, Israel will 'neither forgive nor forget' brutal murders of Shiri Bibas and her young sons Ariel and Kfir.

Netanyahu on Bibas murders: 'We shall neither forgive nor forget'

Herzog on American TV:

'What brings somebody to kidnap two toddlers in their pajamas?'

President Isaac Herzog spoke to international US-based media outlets, CNN and MSNBC, and highlighted the terrible cruelty Israel faces in its battle with Hamas terrorists.

'What brings somebody to kidnap two toddlers in their pajamas?'

Herzog in Rome:

'These days are a wake-up call for the entire family of nations'

President Isaac Herzog concluded his official visit to Italy today, with an address at a historic gathering of the Jewish community at the Great Synagogue of Rome.

'These days are a wake-up call for the entire family of nations'

Hostage's wife to Hungarian Pres.:

'My daughters need their father'

President Herzog participates in state ceremony in Hungary and, together with Hungarian President, meets family of hostage Omri Miran and Holocaust survivor Aharon Shabo and his family.

'My daughters need their father'

President Herzog to visit Hungary, Italy

The family of Omri Miran, who was kidnapped from his home in Nahal Oz on October 7, will join the President's State Visit to Hungary marking 80 years since the Holocaust of Hungarian Jewry.

President Herzog to visit Hungary, Italy

President Herzog:

'President Trump has a fresh plan, let's try to change reality'

President Isaac Herzog met today with the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations on the 500th day since the October 7 attacks.

'President Trump has a fresh plan, let's try to change reality'

Ohad Ben-Ami to Pres. Herzog:

'We were six people in six meters, 30 meters underground'

Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets freed hostage Ohad Ben-Ami, marking 500 days since the October 7 massacre. 'We have brothers and sisters still there in Gaza, and we want every last one of them home as soon as possible.'

'We were six people in six meters, 30 meters underground'

Rubio to Herzog:

'Iranian regime behind all challenges in the region'

Ahead of their meeting, President Herzog and Secretary of State Rubio spoke to the media about the challenges that the two nations face in the region.

'Iranian regime behind all challenges in the region'

Herzog slams Netanyahu for skipping Supreme Court inauguration

Israeli President decries decision by Prime Minister, Knesset Speaker not to attend the inauguration of new Supre Court President Justice Yitzhak Amit. 'No place for 1 branch to boycott another.'

Herzog slams Netanyahu for skipping Supreme Court inauguration

President Herzog:

'We cannot fall into Hamas's trap'

President Isaac Herzog attended a ceremony today to dedicate 18 Torah scrolls in memory of fallen soldiers of the Swords of Iron war and warned against national panic regarding the future of the hostage deal.

'We cannot fall into Hamas's trap'

Pres. Herzog shows Fox News before and after photos of hostage

During an interview to Fox News, President Isaac Herzog displays photographs of Eli Sharabi before and after captivity, 'Israel, as the only democracy in the Middle East, fights for the entire free world.'

Pres. Herzog shows Fox News before and after photos of hostage

President Herzog to BBC:

'Hostages were starving and badly bruised'

President Herzog told BBC about the harsh conditions the hostages endured for 491 days of captivity.

'Hostages were starving and badly bruised'

Pres. Herzog on hostages' state:

'This is what a crime against humanity looks like'

'Whole world' must see how Ohad, Eli, and Or starved and emaciated, were exploited in a cynical and cruel spectacle by Hamas, Israeli President Isaac Herzog says.

'This is what a crime against humanity looks like'

Herzog to Thai FM:

'Thai hostages are our brothers'

President Isaac Herzog met with Thailand’s Foreign Minister Maris Sangiampongsa. He welcomed the return of the five hostages and stressed his concern for all the remaining hostages.

'Thai hostages are our brothers'

1000s request from President:

Pardon Jewish prisoners

Thousands sign a petition calling on President Herzog to pardon Jewish prisoners, following release of hundreds of terrorists from Israeli prisons.

Pardon Jewish prisoners






























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