Isaac Herzog

Holocaust survivor rescued by Chief Rabbi Herzog reunites with his grandson, President Herzog

David Danieli survived the Holocaust, was rescued by Rabbi Isaac Herzog’s committee, and later immigrated to Israel. Eighty years after the rescue train departed Poland, he met Herzog’s grandson.

David Danieli with President Herzog
Jared Kushner speaks at the Board of Peace meeting during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on January 22, 2026; illustrative.

Kushner: US will back Israeli resumption of war if Hamas fails to honor disarmament commitments

President Isaac Herzog meets with "Wish Kid" Arbel Rot at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, August 11, 2026.

Isaac Herzog meets with 'Make-A-Wish' child who wished to know the feeling of being president

The Douglas family, including Nefesh B'Nefesh's 100,000th olah, celebrate their immigration to Israel, August 2026.

Editor's Notes: Why won't Israel give its 100,000 olim a real political voice? -comment


A-G Baharav-Miara: Gov't not complying with court order undermines basic rule of law

President Herzog warned that refusing to comply with a Supreme Court ruling is a "red line," as opposition leaders accused the government of triggering Israel's most serious constitutional crisis.

Attorney-General Gali Baharav Miara attends a Constitution, Law and Justice Committee leads a committee meeting in the Israeli Parliament in Jerusalem, on April 27, 2025.

'Greatest force for freedom': Middle East leaders congratulate US, Trump on 250th Independence Day

Political leaders from across the Middle East sent messages to President Trump on the Fourth of July, with many underscoring positive relations with the US and the nation's commitment to democracy.

US President Donald Trump looks on from the lectern during remarks following the official signing of the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas, in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt, October 13, 2025

'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.

Grapevine, July 3, 2026: Presidential terms

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Indian ambassador J.P. Singh (left) and Jerusalem Botanical Gardens CEO Tom Amit planting a lotus.

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

A movement that began because Jews were shut out of a gym in Constantinople built games so Jews could always get in. This year, Jews who wanted in were kept out by paperwork of friendly governments.

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

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

The year-long Imams as Community Leaders program brought Islamic leaders from across the country to study community resilience, conflict resolution, and violence prevention strategies.

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

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.