Isaac Herzog

Herzog at Davos: Netanyahu trial has negative effect on Israeli society, a solution is needed

President Isaac Herzog said in Davos that any decision on a potential pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will be made independently, according to Israeli law and his conscience.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends the 56th annual World Economic Forum (WEF) meeting in Davos, Switzerland, January 22, 2026.
President Isaac Herzog meets with President of the United Nations General Assembly Annalena Baerbock, ahead of the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, January 20, 2025

In Davos, Herzog calls for ICC measures against Netanyahu, Gallant to be lifted

Charlie and Erika Kirk in Jerusalem in March of 2019

Israel to honor Charlie Kirk at Jerusalem 'Generation of Truth' antisemitism conference

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

Herzog expresses concern over exodus of Christian families from Israel


Hadar Goldin’s parents, Israeli officials, welcome slain soldier's return

The Goldin family hopes that Hadar will remain a symbol, adding that they fought for camaraderie, a burial in Israel, and human dignity. Israeli political and military officials also eulogized him.

IDF soldiers who served with Lt. Hadar Goldin in 2014 form an honor guard over his coffin upon its return to Israel after over 11 years in Hamas captivity, November 9, 2025.

President Herzog embarks on historic first-ever state visit to Zambia to revive Africa ties

On a state visit to Zambia, Herzog will discuss shared challenges with African counterparts. The trip underscores Israel's commitment to reviving diplomatic ties, as during Golda Meir's time.

Israeli President Issac Herzog at a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of former Israeli Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin's assassination, at the president's residence in Jerusalem on November 3, 2025.

Herzog: Israel must do more for immigrants from the Former Soviet Union

The event, a salute to FJC’s network of schools, synagogues, and youth programs across the former Soviet space, featured personal testimony illustrating the stakes for families uprooted by conflict.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog at an event hosted by the Federation of Jewish Communities (FJC) of the Former Soviet Union in Jerusalem, November 8, 2025.

'Today you are finally home': Oz Daniel laid to rest after two years in Hamas captivity

Thousands of people, including family, friends, and military officials, gathered Thursday for Sergeant Major Oz Daniel's funeral. Attendees included President Herzog, MK Benny Gantz, Gal Hirsch.

Family and friends attend the funeral of Israeli soldier Oz Daniel, at the military cemetery in Kfar Saba, February, 2024.

Grapevine, November 7, 2025: A nurse with a difference

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

Natan Datner with Yona Elian.

Thousands pay tribute to Col. Asaf Hamami at Kiryat Shaul military cemetery

Col. Asaf Hamami is laid to rest at Kiryat Shaul. Thousands honor the IDF commander, remembering his bravery in the October 7 attack and his dedication to protecting Israel.

Thousands gathered on Tuesday morning at the Kiryat Shaul military cemetery to bid their final farewells to Lt. Col. Asaf Hamami, whose body was returned from the Gaza Strip a few days ago.

Decades after Rabin assassination, Herzog warns there is 'mutual venom between Right and Left'

President Isaac Herzog opened the official commemoration ceremony for the 30 years since the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, held at the President's Residence.

Israeli President Issac Herzog at a memorial ceremony to commemorate the 30th anniversary of former Israeli Prime Minister Itzhak Rabin's assassination, at the president's residence in Jerusalem on November 3, 2025.

AI, stem cells take center stage at Reichman University medical summit

Pres. Herzog and top health CEOs will headline a summit on embedding AI in decision-making and breakthrough stem cell research at Reichman University.

 Human pluripotent stem cells.

African Christian leaders visit Israel representing millions of worshippers

The delegation includes bishops, priests, and leading church figures from Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, Angola, Uganda, and other nations.

A delegation of about 30 senior Christian religious leaders from 10 African countries that arrived in Israel this week for a four-day visit initiated by Deputy Foreign Minister Sharren Haskel.

Herzog awards the President’s Medal of Honor to diverse recipients

The recipients included historians, musicians, journalists, medical professionals, and a Druze spiritual leader.

President Herzog and the First Lady with the recipients of the Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor