Isaac Herzog

Isaac Herzog is an Israeli politician and the country's current president, being the first president to have been born in Israel after the Declaration of Independence was announced.

In the past, Herzog had served several terms in the Knesset in the Labor Party and the Zionist Union in partnership with the Tzipi Livni-led Kadima.

His father, Chaim Herzog, was Israel's sixth president and his grandfather, Yitzhak Halevi Herzog, was chief rabbi of both Ireland and Israel. Currently, his brother Mike Herzog is Israel's ambassador to the US.

Reporter's Notebook: Herzog hosts European Muslim delegation

The group is in Israel under the auspices of ELNET. This pro-Israel NGO advocacy group helps its partners in Europe to become more active and more confident in countering anti-Israel arguments.

 President Isaac Herzog meets with Muslim leaders at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, July 7, 2025.
 President Isaac Herzog presents prize to MDA servicewomen Mera Bokae and Tehila Kadosh.

Herzog honors two MDA servicewomen for lifesaving service during crisis

 IDF soldiers operate in the Gaza Strip, July 6, 2025.

'Etched in our hearts forever': Netanyahu, Israeli officials mourn five soldiers killed in Gaza

 Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Isaac Herzog meet before Netanyahu's departure for Washington, July 6, 2025.

'Supreme moral duty': Herzog meets with Netanyahu prior to DC trip, discuss hostage deal


Grapevine, July 3, 2025: Hostages are still Herzog’s top priority

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG bids farewell to Israeli diplomats prior to their leaving for abroad to take up their new posts.

It is time for Bibi to pass the torch - opinion

While a constant refrain is heard here that only Bibi can do the job, this is a self-fulfilling prophecy that prevents younger people from even thinking of getting involved in a political arena.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu is joined by his wife, Sara, in celebrating the election victory in 1996. He became the first Israeli prime minister elected directly by popular vote, its youngest, and the first born after Israel’s independence.

Trump vs Israel's legal system: Why canceling Netanyahu's trial is so difficult - opinion

Trump certainly has little or no knowledge about Israel’s legal and judicial systems. The US president is not really well informed about the essence of Netanyahu’s trial.

 PRIME MINISTER Benjamin Netanyahu arrives for his trial at the Tel Aviv District Court earlier this month. US President Trump certainly has little or no knowledge about Israel’s legal and judicial systems, the writer argues.

'Truly grateful for their work': US Amb. Huckabee, wife tour underground MDA blood bank

US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife toured the Magen David Adom (MDA) blood bank in Ramle on Sunday, Huckabee announced.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee and his wife toured the Magen David Adom (MDA) blood bank in Ramle June 29, 2025

Trump calls for Netanyahu pardon or trial cancellation, drawing Israeli backlash

Trump's comments sparked a public storm in Israel on Thursday, with Likud echoing the call. Other figures defended sovereign immunity, saying the US shouldn't interfere,

 US President Donald Trump speaks as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu waves following a meeting in the White House, in Washington, U.S., April 7, 2025.

Returned slain hostage Ofra Keidar laid to rest in Kibbutz Be'eri

Ofra, 70 years old at the time of her death, was a mother of three and the wife of Shmuel (Sammy) Keidar, who was also murdered in the massacre.

 Ofra Keidar, who was murdered in the October 7 Hamas massacre at Kibbutz Beeri, was laid to rest on June 26, 2025..

Israel's president, opposition heads hail 'historic night' as Trump joins Iran strikes

"This brave step serves the security and safety of the entire free world. I hope it will lead to a better future for the Middle East," President Isaac Herzog said in a statment.

 US President Donald Trump delivers an address following strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities, at the White House in Washington, DC, US, June 21, 2025

Grapevine, June 13, 2025: Welcoming Milei in style

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 A Special Session in his Honor of Argentinian President Javier Milei at the Knesset, the Israeli parliament in Jerusalem, June 11, 2025.

Israel can sanction UK lawmakers just as they sanctioned Israeli ministers - opinion

The main effect of targeting Israeli ministers will be to embolden Hamas and its fellow jihadists.

(L-R) Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir

Operation 'Rising Lion': Targeted op. to neutralize 'immediate existential threat' - Herzog

Israeli politicians react to Israel's airstrikes on Iran as part of Operation "Rising Lion."

 President Isaac Herzog.

Ending Israel's isolation: Milei receives Genesis Prize in Jerusalem for historic 'Isaac Accords'

President Isaac Herzog and Genesis Prize Foundation chairman Stan Polovets presented the award, praising Milei as a “moral voice of clarity” on the international stage.

 Argentina's Prime Minister Javier Milei receives the Genesis Prize at the Museum of Tolerance in Jerusalem, June 12, 2025.