Israeli presidential election

Israel’s ultra-Orthodox community feels misunderstood. Here’s why - opinion

If haredim see that they are treated with understanding, respect, and sensitivity, they will more readily change and adapt in the service of the greater good

AUGUST 11, 2026|ByMOTI LEITNER

Haredi (ultra-Orthodox) people in Tel Aviv in June.

Israeli businesswoman, model and media personality Pnina Rosenblum attends a ceremony marking the 50th anniversary of Jerusalem's reunification and the 1967 War, in the Israeli parliament on May 24, 2017.

Former MK Pnina Rosenblum considers run for presidency, return to politics

Rosenblum was a popular lecturer at academic and business economic forums and joined the Knesset in 2005 after running a successful cosmetics business.

MAY 24, 2023|ByMAARIV ONLINE

HERZOG WITH Spanish Ambassador Ana Maria Salomon Perez.

Grapevine September 22, 2021: Enhanced diplomacy

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2021|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Incoming President Isaac Herzog speaks at the memorial for Yoni Netanyahu

Isaac Herzog, Israel's 11th president: ambition fulfilled, plan in hand

Fulfilling his long-time presidential ambition – with more votes than any previous president – he is the country's first direct second-generation one and the second to emerge from the Jewish Agency.

JULY 7, 2021|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Herzog, Rivlin meet to begin presidential transition

President Reuven Rivlin who was quick to congratulate President-elect Isaac Herzog last week, was delighted to welcome him on Monday on a tour of his soon-to-be new abode.

JUNE 7, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE Isaac Herzog, a man with much political experience.

Grapevine June 6, 2021: Countdown for change

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

JUNE 5, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

President Reuven Rivlin at an event marking the centenary of the Manufacturers’ Association of Israel, May 31, 2021.

Does Israel really need a president?

Most people need a parent figure of some kind, which is why Queen Elizabeth has remained so popular in Britain. To Jewish communities abroad, the president of Israel is the closest thing to royalty.

JUNE 2, 2021ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Jewish Agency Chairman Isaac Herzog , Photis Photiu of Cyprus, President Reuven Rivlin and Greek Deputy Foreign Minister Terens Nicolaos Quick.

Amir Peretz not running for president

Economy Minister Amir Peretz announced on Wednesday that he will not be a candidate in the race for president

MAY 5, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN

Chairman of the Labor party Amir Peretz seen during a press conference with Meretz leader Nitzan Horowitz and party members in Tel Aviv on March 12, 2020.

Presidential candidate hints Netanyahu can no longer run

Shimon Shetreet aims to limit key power of president.

APRIL 18, 2021ByGIL HOFFMAN

Grapevine: Move over Yuli Edelstein, here comes Miriam Peretz

A petition is being circulated for the nomination of Miriam Peretz to serve as the next president.

MAY 26, 2020ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Miriam Peretz at the recent launch of the English translation of her bestseller, ‘Miriam’s Song.’

Netanyahu puts kibosh on talk of early elections

This is the second time in as many weeks that Netanyahu showed he’ll do what he can to keep the coalition together when he has had opportunities to call an election.

DECEMBER 4, 2017ByLAHAV HARKOV