Reuven Rivlin

Grapevine February 21, 2025: Welcome back, Idan Amedi

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 ISRAELI ACTOR (‘Fauda’) and reserve soldier Idan Amedi, who was seriously wounded in the Gaza Strip, attends a press conference upon his release from the Sheba Medical Center in January.
Former chief rabbi Yona Metzger

Former chief rabbi Metzger released on bail after alleged indecent act against minor

 Queen Elizabeth II attends the Trooping the Colour ceremony in London, United Kingdom, June 16, 2007

Queen Elizabeth saw Israelis as 'terrorists or sons of terrorists,' former president says

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Ruvi Rivlin's new career


Iconic Israeli singer and actress Naomi Polani passes away at 96

In 2018, president Reuven Rivlin honored Polani with the President’s Award, which coincided with her 90th birthday and the 70th anniversary of the founding of the state. 

 NAOMI POLANI.

Bedouins who fought Hamas on Oct. 7 honored for bravery and heroism in Jerusalem

Israeli politicians vouched for Bedouins who put their lives on the line in order to protect people against Hamas.

 Lina Ezberga, 23, became the first woman ever in her Bedouin town to become an ambulance driver.

Israeli singer Shlomo Artzi asks to bring the hostages home at Tel Aviv rally

Artzi's heartfelt performance of "We don't need" echoed the cry for the safe return of men, women and children held in Gaza.

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Grapevine November 7, 2023: Disappearance of the man next door

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal, flanked by ambassadors of countries whose citizens are among the hostages in Hamas captivity; (from left) Alex Gabriel Kalua of Tanzania, Pannabha Chandraramya of Thailand, Kanta Rizal of Nepal, and Pedro Laylo of Philippines.

Grapevine, July 30 2023: Rivlin roars

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 FORMER PRESIDENT Reuven Rivlin with President Isaac Herzog at the annual memorial ceremony for Chaim Herzog in 2022.

'We have 24 hours to save Israel' - former President Rivlin

Police used water cannons to disperse protesters near the Supreme Court on Sunday night.

Former Israeli president Reuven Rivlin at a protest against the government's judicial reform, near the Knesset in Jerusalem. July 23, 2023

Israel Independence Day: What is president Reuven Rivlin doing now?

Since completing his term, Reuven Rivlin has been busy writing his memoir. It deals with his childhood, his education, his service in the IDF, his political career and presidency.

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It's time to change Israel's character, former president Rivlin says

In the present crisis of national discord in which there is alienation and hostility instead of unity and harmony, Rivlin sees compromise as a weakening of democracy.

President Reuven Rivlin is seen speaking at a ceremony honoring IDF soldiers killed in the Second Lebanon War, at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem on June 24, 2021.

Grapevine January 18, 2023: Saturday night live

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 DANEL JAFFE breaks a glass at his wedding as his bride, Roni, his mother, Tamar (in blue), the bride’s mother, Yael Levin, and the groom’s father, Zalli Jaffe, look on.

Supreme Court Pres. Hayut: Netanyahu's judicial reform 'fatal blow' to democracy

Justice Minister Yariv Levin called Hayut a "political party" and accused her of trying to "set the streets on fire."

 President of the Supreme Court Esther Hayut attends a conference in Haifa on January 12, 2023.

Grapevine December 18, 2022: Crossing redlines

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 JEWISH MOTHERS from different countries meet in Israel under the Momentum banner.