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.
President Herzog makes inaugural visit to reservists in Gaza
"It is clear that everything you do is aimed at protecting the citizens of Israel, protecting the communities in the Gaza envelope, and protecting the entire country," Herzog said.
Fallen teen hero from Nahal Oz to posthumously receive Civilian Medal of Valor
After long hiatus, there is finally a Polish ambassador in Israel
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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.”
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.
Grapevine: Herzog's rabbinic DNA
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Grapevine, July 18, 2025: Courting controversy
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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.
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.
'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.
'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.
Grapevine, July 3, 2025: Hostages are still Herzog’s top priority
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
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.
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.
