Isaac Herzog

Herzog clashes with Dutch PM over threat to suspend Israel from EU programs

Tensions erupted between Herzog and Dutch Prime Minister Dick Schoof, following a statement from the Netherlands suggesting punitive European measures against Israel.

 President Isaac Herzog.
Palestinians gather as they seek aid supplies from the US-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation, near Rafah, in the southern Gaza Strip, July 24, 2025.

'Not a concession': Israeli officials react to localized ceasefire, humanitarian pauses in Gaza

President Isaac Herzog visits soldiers in Gaza, July 23 2025

President Herzog makes inaugural visit to reservists in Gaza

 Dikla Arava and Tomer Eliaz Arava

Fallen teen hero from Nahal Oz to posthumously receive Civilian Medal of Valor


After long hiatus, there is finally a Polish ambassador in Israel

In August 2021, Israel recalled its ambassador to Poland after Warsaw passed a law limiting claims on Holocaust-era property, most of which belonged to Jews.

Maciej Hunia met with President Isaac Herzog.

Tune into today's top stories: IDF strikes Yemen, Gaza aid, Hamas is warned

The Jerusalem Post's must-listen news roundup with Shifra Jacobs—the top stories, clear and concise.

 JPost Headlines.

President Herzog to host second annual 'civilian heroism' ceremony

The ceremony was established by Herzog after the October 7 massacre in recognition of Israeli citizens’ “acts of heroism.”

 Israeli President Isaac Herzog.

Haim Saban urges Herzog to honor Axel Springer CEO Mathias Döpfner for support of Israel

Since the Hamas massacre on October 7, 2023, Axel Springer has projected the faces of more than 200 Israeli hostages onto its Berlin headquarters.

 The logo of German publisher Axel Springer is pictured in front of the company's headquarters in Berlin July 25, 2013.

Grapevine: Herzog's rabbinic DNA

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG and his wife, Michal, visit the scene where an Iranian missile landed in Beersheba.

Grapevine, July 18, 2025: Courting controversy

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

 US Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee arrives to a court hearing of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Tel Aviv District Court, July 16, 2025.

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.

Herzog honors two MDA servicewomen for lifesaving service during crisis

Herzog presented the Excellence Award to MDA servicewomen Mera Bokae and Tehila Kadosh for working beyond their volunteer hours to assist in times of crisis.

 President Isaac Herzog presents prize to MDA servicewomen Mera Bokae and Tehila Kadosh.

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

The entire People of Israel bows its head in mourning for the fall of our heroic fighters, who risked their lives in the battle to defeat Hamas and free all our hostages," Netanyahu remarked.

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

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

Herzog reiterated that he "does not take the potential costs" of a hostage deal lightly and understands the concerns, but he is confident that the cabinet and establishment will deal with challenges.

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

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.