Isaac Herzog

Pope decries 'unacceptable' plight of Palestinians in Gaza, urges truce

"I express my deep closeness to the Palestinian people in Gaza," Pope Leo said.

Pope Leo XIV holds a general audience in St. Peter's Square at the Vatican, September 17, 2025.
President Isaac Herzog, pictured on August 5, 2025; illustrative.

Herzog to receive credentials from six new ambassadors

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, Septemeber 14, 2025.

Herzog calls to strengthen ties with UAE in aftermath of Qatar strikes - exclusive

 Former hostage Emily Damari lights the torch during the main rehearsal of the 77th anniversary Independence Day ceremony, held at Mount Herzl, Jerusalem, on April 28, 2025.

Emily Damari explains how she 'didn't choose to be a victim' after abduction to Gaza


Presidential Award for Volunteerism given to 19 people, organizations

Israel’s president presents the award in order to foster volunteerism for the benefit of individuals, communities, and the whole of Israeli society.

The dogs do it: Comfort for the traumatized and for hospitalized wounded, thanks to Maj. Meitar Sela, who organizes Golden Retriever owners.

Grapevine, September 12, 2025: The ever-revolving door

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

BARBARA SOFER (middle-left) and Barbara Goldstein flanked by Hadassah event chair Anne Rothenberg (left) and Hadassah Israel National President Rivkah Cooper.

UK rejects pro-Palestinian orgs. request to arrest Herzog during his visit to the country

The UK Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) dismissed the request outright, stating there was “insufficient admissible evidence.”

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer welcomes Israel's President Isaac Herzog to 10 Downing Street London, London, Sept. 10, 2025.

'A lion-hearted friend': Israeli officials mourn Charlie Kirk's death

Netanyahu revealed that he had spoken to Kirk two weeks ago and invited him to Israel, describing him as a "lion-hearted friend" of the Jewish state.

Charlie Kirk, Turning Point USA founder, puts on a MAGA hat during the AmericaFest 2024 conference sponsored by conservative group Turning Point in Phoenix, Arizona, US December 19, 2024.

Herzog, UK's Starmer clash during 'tough' meeting on Qatar strike, Palestinian statehood

Herzog's office warned that recognizing a Palestinian state at this time would "constitute a reward for terror" and undermine efforts to release the hostages and end the war in Gaza. 

Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer sits with Israel's President Isaac Herzog as he visits 10 Downing Street in London, Sept. 10, 2025.

Six killed in Jerusalem terror attack, UK gov't: No genocide in Gaza

IAF reportedly strikes Syria • Gaza flotilla claims boat was struck by drone • Four soldiers killed in northern Gaza tank explosion • IDF strikes Gaza City high-rise used by Hamas

Police and rescue personnel at the scene of a terror attack at Ramot junction, near the entrance to Jerusalem, September 8, 2025.

Herzog calls for urgent state inquiry into October 7 attacks at October Council conf.

At a Tel Aviv conference, President Isaac Herzog and others urged an urgent state inquiry into October 7, calling it essential for accountability and healing.

President Isaac Herzog addressed the October Council's conference in Tel Aviv, September 7, 2025.

Hostages still held in Gaza have been there 700 days too long - editorial

Let them go, and end this war with purpose. Let our people come home and turn the page from endless campaigning to responsible resolutions, now.

Thousands march towards Paris Square in Jerusalem in support of the families of the hostages, September 6, 2025

President Herzog presses Pope Leo XIV to help free Hamas hostages

“Tomorrow marks the 700th day since our brothers and sisters were kidnapped, 48 of whom are still in Gaza,” Herzog told the pontiff. “We must do everything to return them as quickly as possible.”

President Isaac Herzog meets with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican, September 4, 2025.

President Herzog: Sport as beacon of hope in Kiryat Shmona

Meeting with 30 children from northern centers, including 10 from Majdal Shams, the Herzogs engaged in an open dialogue that touched on both challenges and hopes for the future.

PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG, Andy Ram and First Lady Michal Herzog at the Israel Tennis & Education Center in Kiryat Shmona this week.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog to Meet Pope Leo XIV

President Isaac Herzog will visit the Vatican on Thursday to meet Pope Leo XIV and Cardinal Pietro Parolin, focusing on hostages, antisemitism, and protecting Christians in the Middle East.

 Pope Leo XIV addresses the crowd for the Angelus prayer in Piazza della Liberta (Liberty Square) in front of Palazzo Apostolico (Apostolic Palace) in the summer papal estate in Castel Gandolfo, near Rome, Italy, July 13, 2025.