Isaac Herzog
Isaac Herzog is an Israeli politician and the country's current president, being the first president to have been born in Israel after the Declaration of Independence was announced.
In the past, Herzog had served several terms in the Knesset in the Labor Party and the Zionist Union in partnership with the Tzipi Livni-led Kadima.
His father, Chaim Herzog, was Israel's sixth president and his grandfather, Yitzhak Halevi Herzog, was chief rabbi of both Ireland and Israel. Currently, his brother Mike Herzog is Israel's ambassador to the US.
Hostages are not a political issue, freed hostage Omer Wenkert tells Herzog
Wenkert and his parents stated that Omer wouldn't stop speaking about his experience in Hamas captivity until the last hostage was brought home.
'This dangerous ideology threatens democracy itself,' warns Israel’s consul general in Boulder
Herzog awards Israel’s top civilian honor to Lauder following his re-election
'Despicable act of terrorism': Washington shooting leaves Israeli officials devastated
Herzog meets with JD Vance, Pope Leo XIV at inauguration in Vatican City
Pope Leo XIV's inaugural mass was on Sunday. Ahead of it, Herzog highlighted his family's ties to diplomatic relations with the Holy See.
New Pope Leo tells Jewish leaders he wants to strengthen dialogue
More than a dozen other Jewish leaders from around the world are expected to attend Pope Leo's inaugural mass on Sunday.
Rashi Foundation Marks 40 Years of Impact: Strengthening the Periphery, Creating an Equal Future
The 40th anniversary events, attended by President Isaac Herzog, focuses on the future of Israeli society and efforts to create equal opportunities.
Newly elected German gov't must act with courage to preserve relations with Israel - opinion
The coalition agreement reiterates Germany’s special commitment to Israel’s security, but that commitment must be more than rhetorical.
Feldman's return is great, but the hostages cannot wait another 40 years to be returned - comment
The campaign by the IDF and Mossad was noble, but it can't be seen outside the context of today's reality, with 59 Israelis being held in Gaza.
President Herzog plans to attend the Pope’s official inauguration ceremony
Herzog is expected to participate in the event alongside other foreign leaders.
Israel must take on greater role in ensuring Jewish continuity - opinion
We had an excellent spokesperson in Eylon Levy, an Oxford graduate, who made a positive impact on each one of his TV appearances and online presentations. He was dismissed from the position.
Herzog condemns attack on Ra’anana synagogue: ‘Hatred and violence have no place here'
After extremists disrupt Israeli-Palestinian Memorial Day ceremony, Herzog speaks with Reform rabbi to express solidarity and urge national unity.
Grapevine May 4, 2025: A period of diplomacy
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Grapevine: Deputy mayor on a mission
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Gov't to discuss Oct. 7 security failure probe ahead of court deadline
In December, the court instructed the government to discuss creating a state commission of inquiry within 60 days.
