Isaac Herzog

October 7 survivors, bereaved families urge Eisenkot to reject Netanyahu unity government

Among the signatories are residents of Gaza border communities who survived the massacre and remain displaced from their homes three years later.

Israeli activists demonstrate outside the home of Yashar party chairman Gadi Eisenkot in Herzliya, calling on him to form an alternative government with the support of Arab parties, two days after Israel’s general elections, October 29, 2026.
President Isaac Herzog delivers remarks during a ceremony honoring British singer-songwriter Boy George for his public support of Israel and the Jewish people, at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, November 2, 2026.

Herzog lauds work of Jewish lawyers in battling antisemitism and lies about Israel

President Isaac Herzog presents Boy George with an award at the President's Residence, Jerusalem, November 2, 2026.

Boy George meets with Herzog, visits Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem during Israel trip

President Isaac Herzog casts his ballot in the 26th Knesset election in Jerusalem.

In unusual move, Herzog to begin coalition consultations with smallest Knesset parties


Herzog hosts Entebbe commemoration ceremony, emphasizes state responsibility to protect Israelis

Netanyahu, Zamir, and Herzog spoke about the ongoing war with Iran, using lessons from Operation Entebbe to contextualize Israel's actions since October 7.

President Isaac Herzog speaking at the Entebbe state ceremony on July 12 in Jerusalem.

Hostile actors seeking to undermine Israeli elections, Herzog and Shin Bet chief warn

“Elections are not a civil war,” Herzog said. “Elections are a social, democratic and political process, very significant and important in the life of a nation.”

(From R-L) President Isaac Herzog meets with Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg and Shin Bet head David Zini to discuss securing the slated Knesset elections, July 9, 2026.

Herzog draws red line after David Zini’s pledge of loyalty to the elected echelon

His remarks followed David Zini's comments, in which he explained why he accepted Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s offer to serve as head of the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency).

Israeli president Isaac Herzog attends the Herzliya conference at the Reichman University in Herzliya, June 30, 2026.

Rahm Emanuel meets Herzog, calls for ‘historic agreement’ on Israeli-Palestinian future

Emanuel said Arab states’ push for regional stability, Israel’s security needs, and Palestinian self-determination could be brought together in a diplomatic framework.

Former US ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel met President Isaac Herzog in Jerusalem on July 7, 2026.

Mazal tov! Former Gaza hostages Sapir Cohen, Sasha Troufanov marry in heartfelt ceremony

Herzog explained that he had previously stated that he would not attend any weddings until all the hostages returned, according to reporting from Ynet.

President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal bless the former hostages under huppah

Herzog slams Turkish FM's comments that Israel is 'burden on the world'

"Israel stands at the forefront against the terrorism threatening the entire world. Around the world, Israeli innovations and inventions bring blessings to billions of people every day," he said.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at a state memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, July 5, 2026.

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.