Isaac Herzog

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

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

PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG addresses Lebanese President Joseph Aoun and the Lebanese people.

WATCH: President Herzog calls for Lebanese President Aoun to reject Hezbollah, Iran influence

THOUSANDS TAKE part in the annual Gay Pride Parade in Jerusalem, on June 4, 2026.

Jerusalem Pride turned a divided city into a celebration of belonging - opinion


Israel Olympics icon Yael Arad awarded Chaim Herzog prize

Israel’s first Olympic medalist, Yael Arad, made history in 1992 when she became the first Israeli to win an Olympic medal, claiming silver in judo at the Barcelona Olympics.

YAEL ARAD (center) poses with the Chaim Herzog Presidential Award at a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

Moving FourWard: Inside Jerusalem's ambitious bid to reinvent medical innovation

A groundbreaking partnership aims to make Jerusalem a global center for healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship.

Mayor Moshe Lion and other partners excitedly cutting ribbon at ceremony. At the new space, coffee conversations can lead to groundbreaking results.

KAN broadcast investigates pro-PM campaigns spreading fake news rhetoric around Netanyahu trial

KAN’s "Zman Emet" investigated how supporters and insiders allegedly pressured processes in Netanyahu’s ongoing corruption trial, and discussed whether Herzog held secret meetings to pardon him.

 Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, March 10, 2025.

Outgoing Mossad chief Barnea urges Israel to topple wounded Iranian regime

If in the past, Barnea's promise seemed to be to prevent Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, this was an additional time that he doubled or even tripled down on regime change for Iran.

	 download high resolution download low resolution add to lightbox file name: F250423CG505  File Size: 9682 KB  caption (en): Head of Mossad David Barnea attends a ceremony held at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial Museum in Jerusalem, as Israel marks the annual Holocaust Remembrance Day. April 23,

'Memory is a form of resistance': President Herzog commemorates the Farhud

The Farhud marked the beginning of the end of a cohesive Jewish community in Iraq. Ten years later, in 1952, under the code name Operation Ezra and Nehemiah, the bulk of Iraqi Jewry left for Israel.

PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog commemorates 85 years since the Farhud.

Mossad int'l relations head steps down following Gofman appointment - report

Other senior Mossad officials are expected to follow suit in the coming days, KAN added. 

Mossad logo and Israel flag are seen in this illustration taken May 6, 2025

Significant award inspired by tragedy: Herzog presents Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026

The prize is awarded to individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing mutual respect and tolerance who work towards creating harmony in the societies in which they live.

PRESIDENT HERZOG presents the Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026 at the President’s Residence.

Herzog calls out 'brutalization' in Israeli society, Ben-Gvir says he is 'not fit to be president'

Among the examples of the ongoing and spreading violence, Herzog cited the increasing murder rate among Arab Israelis, as well as the violence caused by "a lawless mob in Judea and Samaria."

PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, illustrative.

Somaliland embassy to be based in Jerusalem, newly inaugurated ambassador says

Somaliland announced it will open its embassy in Jerusalem, while Israel will establish its embassy in Hargeisa, marking growing ties and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

President Isaac Herzog shakes hands with Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi, after receiving his credentials at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, May 18, 2026.

Noam Bettan meets with President Isaac Herzog after winning second place at Eurovision

Bettan had won second place at Eurovision, despite demonstrations against Israel, boos, and pro-Palestinian placard and flag bearers, thus bringing pride and glory to Israel and a huge career boost.

Noam Bettan with Israeli President Isaac Herzog