Herzog

Herzog travels Baku for summit deepening strategic ties with Azerbaijan, Bahrain

Herzog thanked Aliyev for the warm welcome and called Azerbaijan a model of stability and a valued voice on the world stage.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
President Isaac Herzog meets with president Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan at the Presidential Palace in Baku, October 14, 2026.
President Isaac Herzog awarding the Presidential Medal of Honor to Israel Bonds, October 12, 2026.

Herzog honors Israel Bonds for raising billions post-Oct 7 while mourning northern school tragedy

Israel Bonds, whose official title is the Development Corporation for Israel, is a vital component in Israel’s economic engine.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
In April 2004, about nine years after the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, an emotional official ceremony took place in the heart of Berlin to commemorate Israel’s fifth prime minister. Yitzhak-Rabin-Straße.

Showing some respect: Places around the world named after famous Israelis

At a time when the word "Israel" evokes controversy and extreme hostility in many places, it is moving to recall eras and locations where Israelis were actually a source of admiration.

|ByEYAL SHAPIRA
President Isaac Herzog held its open Sukkah event.

Herzog holds annual presidential Sukkot event with shows, culture, activities targeted for children

This year, the sukkah looked like a bare-bones movie set. In previous years, it was decorated with the best of Israel’s flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Grapevine, May 15, 2024: Confusion between national defense and racism

Eurovision, Einstein and the global politics.

MAY 15, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
EDEN GOLAN, representing Israel, performs ‘Hurricane’ during the Grand Final of the 2024 Eurovision Song Contest, in Malmo, Sweden, last week.

Reporter's Notebook: Independence Day with the war in mind

For all that tragedy in the background of this year's ceremony, there was a spirit of hope and optimism in the air.

MAY 14, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
People walk on Jaffa street in Jerusalem, during Israel's 76th Independence Day celebrations, May 13, 2024.

Halevi: I feel the weight of the Oct. 7 failure every day

The official events began on Sunday at 8 p.m., as a one-minute-long siren went off throughout the country, allowing a moment of silence to remember and honor the fallen soldiers.

MAY 12, 2024ByKESHET NEEV, YONAH JEREMY BOB, TOVAH LAZAROFF
Remembrance Day ceremony held on May 12, 2024 at the Western Wall in Jerusalem

Herzog hosts pre-Remembrance Day event for bereaved families of fallen soldiers

Acknowledging collective loss, Herzog thanked the families for choosing life rather than dwelling in misery.

MAY 7, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG (L) visits with Rabbi Leo Dee at the shiva, on April 13, 2023.

President Herzog: 'We are here for you'

Addressing the resurgence of antisemitism worldwide, Herzog encouraged Jews to have hope and stand strong.

MAY 2, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
President Isaac Herzog reveals an antisemitic book found in Gaza at the Munich Security Conference, February 17, 2024

Appointment ceremony for 36 new judges emphasizes importance of consensus

Herzog stated that despite the many differences in backgrounds, they had succeeded in reaching an agreement on the 36 new judges.

APRIL 18, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli president Isaac Herzog speaks at a swearing in ceremony for newly appointed judges at the President's residence in Jerusalem, on April 18, 2024.

Grapevine April 12, 2024: Farewell but not goodbye

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

APRIL 12, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG with (from Left) Hila and Ran Rahav, Dadi Attas, and Gadi Weinreb at the 50th anniversary celebration of Alut.

President Herzog lands in Rwanda for diplomatic talks

President Herzog arrives in Rwanda as first high-ranking Israeli in Africa since October 7, discussing the hostage crisis and marking the 30th anniversary of the genocide.

APRIL 7, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog lands in Rwanda. April 7, 2024.

Herzog and Zelensky complete new unifying Torah scroll

Presidents Zelensky and Herzog participated in writing a Torah Scroll dedicated to peace amid their countries' crises. The scroll engages diverse contributors and symbolizes Israel-Ukraine unity.

APRIL 5, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG writes the final letter in the Kiev Torah scroll, without the hand-guidance of a scribe.

Senior Israeli-Arab community leader calls for ceasefire at Herzog’s Iftar dinner

Ali Salem urges ceasefire in Gaza at President Herzog's Iftar dinner, emphasizing peace-making capacity of attendees. Arab-Jewish unity emphasized, focusing on partnership for peace and solidarity.

APRIL 4, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Isaac Herzog reveals an antisemitic book found in Gaza at the Munich Security Conference, February 17, 2024