Isaac Herzog

Herzog says he told US Congress that terror 'undermines' regional peace three months before Oct. 7

Herzog also addressed reports that Israeli security officials were unaware that the co-pilot of flydubai flight FZ1073 was barred from Oman Air amid concerns over his radicalization.

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; Illustrative.
Israeli actor and musician Ili Gorlizki. October 21, 2015.

'One of most prominent figures in Israeli culture': Singer, theater icon Illy Gorlizki dies at 91

President Isaac Herzog opened the National Memorial Day for the Events of October 7th by lowering the flag of the State of Israel to half-mast at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

WATCH: Israel honors October 7 victims, heroes at second Mount Herzl ceremony

President of the Supreme Court Isaac Amit speaks during a swearing-in ceremony for newly admitted lawyers in Jerusalem, July 28, 2026.

Heckler accuses Isaac Amit of 'not being worthy' of laying wreath at Oct. 7 memorial ceremony


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

Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel welcomed by Herzog in historic ceremony

President says new partnership will promote cooperation “for the benefit of both our peoples and the entire region.”

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.

Head of village council, deputy, shot in Arab village Jadeidi-Makr

Police Commissioner Danny Levi said the shooting “crossed a red line,” calling it a direct attack on elected officials and the rule of law.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.