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Herzog awards Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to 11 distinguished figures

It is the highest civilian recognition awarded by the State of Israel, presented to leading figures both in Israel and abroad in government, culture, and public service. 

President Herzog at the Presidential Medal of Honor ceremony, on Sunday, September 6.
President Isaac Herzog is pictured with the Ambassador of Georgia to Israel, Beka Dvali on August 3, 2026.

Chile, Honduras return ambassadors to Israel for first time since October 7

THREE GENERATIONS learning together: Brondie Levine with daughter Nechama Weiss and granddaughter Shira Levine.

Herzog College Bible festival connects ancient texts to modern Israel - preview

Menachem Israelivitch (2nd R) and Michel Rolland (2nd L) with the winemaker  and ex -director of Château Lascombes. The kosher cuvée is always a team effort.

Wine Talk: The kosher Michel Rolland


Concern for reservists returning to civilian life during Israel-Hamas war

The complexity reservists face when returning home from battle during the Israel-Hamas war.

 Israeli soldiers walk next to an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel October 15, 2023.

This week in Jerusalem: For your health

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

 Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem (Illustrative)

Genocide claim to ICJ is 'preposterous,' Herzog tells Blinken

Israel's president noted that Hamas has a charter that calls for the destruction of the Jewish state.

 US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Israel's President Isaac Herzog, during his week-long trip aimed at calming tensions across the Middle East, at David Kempinski Hotel, in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 9, 2024.

Israeli delegation heads to COP28 amid war with index of climate goals

"The climate crisis does not disappear even in these complex days when Israel is fighting on the battlefield," said Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman.

 'Cop28 UAE' logo is displayed on the screen during the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) under the theme of 'United on Climate Action Toward COP28', in Abu Dhabi

The president of Israel: More than just a ceremonial figure - comment

Herzog has proved that Israel really does need a president.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog addresses last year’s annual memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem marking the anniversary of the assassination of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin.

Herzog characterizes Gaza as an empire of evil

Israeli President Isaac Herzog holds a press conference in which he emphasizes Israel's right to defend itself in the wake of Hamas's unprovoked wave of violence.

 Members of Qassam Brigades choir attend a rally marking the 35th anniversary of the Hamas movement's founding, in Gaza City December 14, 2022.

Herzog's home was lit up pink, but why? - Explainer

The President’s House has been lit up in pink after sunset for a week to mark International Breast Cancer Awareness

 President Herzog's home lit up pink.

Herzog: Israeli leaders must show responsibility, end judicial crisis

"This is precisely the moment in which our political leadership must feign daring and responsibility and break us out of this crisis," Herzog said. 

 PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog hosts the Presidential Medal of Honor Award Ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, last week.

Herzog begins state visit in Austria

In his address to Jewish community representatives, Herzog said that there are times during periods of crisis when leaders have the rare opportunity to reach out and come to an agreement.

 ‘OUR PRESIDENT, Isaac Herzog, should encourage more of these dialogues. Sadly, most politicians prefer exploiting our differences to overcoming them,’ the writer argues.

How a leak killed President Isaac Herzog's judicial reform compromise

The report caused a new wave of dismissals and condemnations from within both the coalition and the opposition.

 Benny Gantz addresses the crowd, September 5, 2023