Isaac Herzog

Wolf Foundation, Herzog announce 2026 Wolf Prize Laureates in medicine, physics, chemistry, math

President Isaac Herzog and Acting Chair of the Wolf Foundation Council, Prof. Osnat Luxenburg, announced the eight Wolf Prize winners at the President's Residence in Jerusalem.

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Illustrative: President Isaac Herzog visits the IDF’s Judea and Samaria Division headquarters near the settlement of Beit El in the West Bank, September 30, 2026.

Herzog calls elderly Arab man attacked at Damascus gate, expresses sympathy, support

Israel is set to ramp up security checks on pilots flying into the country, a spokesperson for the prime minister's office said, after it said a co-pilot on a flydubai flight to Tel Aviv had stabbed the pilot and attempted to crash the plane.  The dramatic incident was only defused after passengers

Herzog says he will recommend Israelis who aided in flydubai attack for medal for civilian heroism

President Isaac Herzog condemns West Bank violence while speaking to reporters September 30, 2026.

WATCH: Herzog condemns 'vigilantes,' West Bank violence in visit to IDF base after violent riots


Double murder brings total of Israeli Arabs killed since beginning of year to over 100

President Isaac Herzog described the high murder rate within the Arab community as an "ugly stain" on Israeli society, demanding that the government act to reduce the violent crime rate.

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Prosecution prepared to hold plea bargain talks with Netanyahu defense, A-G’s Office says

Herzog’s invitation was intended to begin preliminary contacts over the possibility of a plea bargain in Netanyahu’s criminal trial.

Israeli attorney general Gali Baharav Miara at the Supreme Court in Jerusalem

Grapevine, May 1, 2026: A landmark amendment

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

THE GIARDINO restaurant at The Jaffa hotel.

Against the odds, a new generation of Jews is choosing hope

The Jewish Agency’s ‘One People Report’ underscores that the strength and continuity of the Jewish people depend on a sense of mutual responsibility between world Jewry and Israel 

(L TO R) The Jewish Agency for Israel’s CEO & Director-General Yehuda Setton; President Isaac Herzog; and Jewish Agency Chairman of the Executive Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog

Herzog deserves our support in trying to achieve plea bargain, end Netanyahu trial saga - editorial

Herzog deserves the country’s full support in finding a negotiated end to the Netanyahu trial after six years. Finding such an end is not a betrayal of justice.

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, October 28, 2025.

Trump says Herzog would become 'national hero' if he pardoned Netanyahu - Axios

US President Donald Trump was reportedly surprised that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu had to return to trial on Wednesday, Axios reported.

US President Donald Trump enters the Knesset with Israeli President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in October 2025, in Jerusalem.

Netanyahu trial: President’s legal team invites prosecution, defense to preliminary plea-deal talks

The move is an initial step meant to test whether agreements can be reached before President Isaac Herzog considers Netanyahu’s pardon request.

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, October 28, 2025.

Herzog meets Kazakhstan's Jewish community, hails important role during diplomatic visit

President says trip could boost Israel–Central Asia relations as he tours innovation hub and meets local leadership.

President Isaac Herzog during his visit to Kazakhstan on April 28, 2026.

Isaac Herzog will visit Panama in May, Panamanian president confirms

Panama’s ambassador to Israel told The Jerusalem Post that the president’s spokesman requested that the trip not be made public until it was announced by the Panamanian hosts.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addresses Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebration in Astana, Kazakhstan, April 27, 2026.

President Herzog not planning to pardon Netanyahu soon, pushing for plea deal

President Isaac Herzog said he would “fully welcome” the sides sitting down to work through the issue, in an interview with The Jerusalem Post last year.

PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend the dedication of a new rehab center at Hadassah Hospital-Mount Scopus in October. Pardon Netanyahu if he takes substantive steps to unite the nation, says the writer.