Isaac Herzog

'Mazal tov America!': Herzog shares congratulatory message with US amb. Huckabee ahead of July 4

In his letter to Trump, Herzog thanked the American president for his "steadfast commitment to Israel's security. May you continue to lead the Middle East and the world toward peace and security."

President Isaac Herzog and US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee at the US Embassy in Jerusalem, July 3, 2026.
Indian ambassador J.P. Singh (left) and Jerusalem Botanical Gardens CEO Tom Amit planting a lotus.

Grapevine, July 3, 2026: Presidential terms

Israeli participants at the 2026 Maccabiah games, Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Editor's Notes: Countries didn't ban athletes from flying to Israel, they let the paperwork do it

Isaac Herzog meets with Imams from across the country to discuss crime prevention.

As Arab sector violence soars, Israeli imams complete leadership program to combat crime


Herzog addresses Romanian Parliament, thanks Trump, Rubio for Israel-Lebanon deal

President Isaac Herzog addressed the joint plenary of the Romanian Parliament during his state visit to the country on Monday.

President Isaac Herzog addresses the joint plenary of the Romanian Parliament on June 29, 2026.

'A national disgrace': Netanyahu, MKs decry rabbi who hurled abuse at Zamir at anti-draft rally

On Monday, the rabbi verbally attacked Zamir, saying, "may his name and memory be erased," after a soldier was sent to prison because he wore a 'Messiah' patch.

ULTRA-ORTHODOX Jewish men attend a rally against the imprisonment of yeshiva students who failed to comply with military recruitment orders, in Bnei Brak, June 29, 2026.

Grapevine, June 26, 2026: Moments in history

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FROM LEFT: the National Library’s David Brownstein, the chargé d’affaires at the US embassy in Jerusalem, President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal, and Sallai Meridor, the chairman of the National Library of Israel.

IDF helicopter carrying Herzog makes emergency landing after hitting bird, none injured

The helicopter safely landed at the Palmachim air force base, and Herzog was able to take off again in a replacement helicopter a few minutes later.

A UH-60L YANSHUF from 124 squadron takes part in an Israeli air force air show during the graduation ceremony for soldiers who have completed the IAF Flight Course, at the Hatzerim Air Base in the Negev desert, June 29, 2023.

Grapevine, June 24, 2026: Reliving the nightmare - opinion

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog meet with residents of the northern moshav of Netu’a, northern Israel, June 10, 2026.

Qatar, Pakistan unveil new Lebanon peacekeeping mechanism, does not include Israel, France, UNIFIL

The mediators did not explain how the mechanism would operate or resolve the current hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah.

PAKISTAN'S PRIME Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Qatar's Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim al-Thani stand prior to a quadrilateral meeting between the US, Iran, Pakistan and Qatar at the Burgenstock luxury hotel complex overlooking Lake Lucerne, Switzerland, on June 21, 2026.

Christian Zionists confront a crisis inside their own camp - analysis

At the ICEJ Jerusalem Summit, pastors, theologians, and Jewish leaders warned that antisemitism and replacement theology are gaining ground inside parts of the Christian world.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the ICEJ summit between June 9 and 11.

Sister of missing Haymanut Kasau honored as family slams police over stalled investigation

Yeros contributed to Israeli society through volunteer work, "despite her family's unimaginable situation, enduring a nerve-wracking wait for any information regarding the whereabouts of her sister."

President Isaac Herzog, Yeros, and her father Tesfaye.

Netanyahu, Herzog wish Trump a happy 80th birthday, praise his support of Israel-US alliance

"I wish you continued strength and vigor as you lead America towards a bright future of peace through strength, and as we ... bring the US - Israel alliance to greater heights," Netanyahu wrote.

US President Donald Trump gestures during a roundtable focused on tax cuts in Las Vegas, Nevada, US, April 16, 2026.

Somaliland president makes historic first visit to Israel following country's recognition

The highlight of the visit is expected on Monday evening, with the official opening of Somaliland's embassy, marking the establishment of full diplomatic relations between the two countries.

Somaliland First Lady Fardowsa Mohamed Roble, Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, President Isaac Herzog, and First Lady Michal Herzog in Jerusalem, June 14, 2026.