Herzog

Grapevine, February 21, 2026: Stars and Stripes impact

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Malcolm Hoelein
ISRAEL'S PRESIDENT Isaac Herzog speaks during his state visit to Australia following a deadly mass shooting at a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, 2025, in Melbourne, Australia, February 12, 2026.

In Australia, President Isaac Herzog tells anti-Israel demonstrators to protest Iran instead

Herzog said it was “obscure and odd” that heavy police protection was needed to ensure Jews could gather peacefully with the president of Israel.

|ByHERB KEINON
Police officers remove demonstrators gathered at Town Hall Square to protest against Israeli President Isaac Herzog's state visit to Australia following a deadly mass shooting during a Jewish Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach on December 14, in Sydney, Australia, February 9, 2026

Anti-Israel protests erupt in Australia, Iran drags on

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog meets with Chancellor of Germany Friedrich Merz at the President residence in Jerusalem, December 6, 2025

President Herzog lands in Australia for first visit since Hanukkah Bondi Beach massacre

Herzog was invited to visit the country after the tragedy by the Governor-General, the Prime Minister of Australia, and the Jewish community following the attack in December 2025.

|ByTOBIAS HOLCMAN

President Herzog lands in Rwanda for diplomatic talks

President Herzog arrives in Rwanda as first high-ranking Israeli in Africa since October 7, discussing the hostage crisis and marking the 30th anniversary of the genocide.

APRIL 7, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog lands in Rwanda. April 7, 2024.

Herzog and Zelensky complete new unifying Torah scroll

Presidents Zelensky and Herzog participated in writing a Torah Scroll dedicated to peace amid their countries' crises. The scroll engages diverse contributors and symbolizes Israel-Ukraine unity.

APRIL 5, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG writes the final letter in the Kiev Torah scroll, without the hand-guidance of a scribe.

Senior Israeli-Arab community leader calls for ceasefire at Herzog’s Iftar dinner

Ali Salem urges ceasefire in Gaza at President Herzog's Iftar dinner, emphasizing peace-making capacity of attendees. Arab-Jewish unity emphasized, focusing on partnership for peace and solidarity.

APRIL 4, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog reveals an antisemitic book found in Gaza at the Munich Security Conference, February 17, 2024

Grapevine March 27, 2024: When the nose knows

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

MARCH 27, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG attends the Megillah reading at the Theatron Hotel synagogue in Jerusalem.

Israel's Herzog to open Holocaust museum in Amsterdam amid protest

Israeli President faces protest at Holocaust Museum opening amidst Gaza conflict. Dutch Jewish group expresses concerns over his attendance.

MARCH 10, 2024ByREUTERS
Israeli President Isaac Herzog arrives at the Portuguese Synagogue on the day of the opening of the National Holocaust Museum, in Amsterdam, Netherlands, March 10, 2024.

The 120 Women Leadership Council: Addressing a problem with no name

The 120 Women Leadership Council participants have engaged in extensive dialogues across various regions of Israel.

MARCH 7, 2024ByJUDITH SUDILOVSKY
Women take part in a 'Day Without a Woman' march on International Women's Day in New York, U.S., March 8, 2017

Herzog to award presidential medal for civilian heroism

Herzog created the award to preserve the memory of civilian valor and to recognize the efforts those from October 7.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
A SEARCH is held for human remains and other evidence among many destroyed vehicles in a field near Netivot, after the October 7 massacre by Hamas. Those calling for an end to the fighting have clearly forgotten that there was a ceasefire in place until the morning of October 7, the writer argues.

Argentinian President Javier Milei due to meet Herzog in Israel

Argentina’s recently elected president, Javier Milei has been very vocal in his condemnation of Hamas and his support for Israel in the current war.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Argentine president-elect Javier Milei addresses supporters after winning Argentina's runoff presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 19, 2023

Concern for reservists returning to civilian life during Israel-Hamas war

The complexity reservists face when returning home from battle during the Israel-Hamas war.

JANUARY 21, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli soldiers walk next to an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel October 15, 2023.

This week in Jerusalem: For your health

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

JANUARY 12, 2024ByPEGGY CIDOR
Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem (Illustrative)