Isaac Herzog

Noam Bettan meets with President Isaac Herzog after winning second place at Eurovision

Bettan had won second place at Eurovision, despite demonstrations against Israel, boos, and pro-Palestinian placard and flag bearers, thus bringing pride and glory to Israel and a huge career boost.

Noam Bettan with Israeli President Isaac Herzog
President Isaac Herzog shakes hands with Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel, Dr. Mohamed Hagi, after receiving his credentials at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, May 18, 2026.

Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel welcomed by Herzog in historic ceremony

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

Head of village council, deputy, shot in Arab village Jadeidi-Makr

PANAMA’S AMBASSADOR Ezra Cohen: Full circle. (Marc Israel Sellem) COHEN’S FATHER in the Israeli army in 1948, right before his capture by Jordanian forces.

A growing alliance: Panama’s Jewish ambassador wants to bring Israel closer to Latin America


Netanyahu trial: President’s legal team invites prosecution, defense to preliminary plea-deal talks

The move is an initial step meant to test whether agreements can be reached before President Isaac Herzog considers Netanyahu’s pardon request.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrives to the courtroom at the Distrcit court in Tel Aviv, before the start of his testimony in the trial against him, October 28, 2025.

Herzog meets Kazakhstan's Jewish community, hails important role during diplomatic visit

President says trip could boost Israel–Central Asia relations as he tours innovation hub and meets local leadership.

President Isaac Herzog during his visit to Kazakhstan on April 28, 2026.

Isaac Herzog will visit Panama in May, Panamanian president confirms

Panama’s ambassador to Israel told The Jerusalem Post that the president’s spokesman requested that the trip not be made public until it was announced by the Panamanian hosts.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog addresses Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebration in Astana, Kazakhstan, April 27, 2026.

President Herzog not planning to pardon Netanyahu soon, pushing for plea deal

President Isaac Herzog said he would “fully welcome” the sides sitting down to work through the issue, in an interview with The Jerusalem Post last year.

PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu attend the dedication of a new rehab center at Hadassah Hospital-Mount Scopus in October. Pardon Netanyahu if he takes substantive steps to unite the nation, says the writer.

Israel, world leaders voice support for Trump after White House dinner shooting

Condemnations poured in from Israel and several other countries following the attack at a Washington DC hotel, as well as expressions of relief that no US officials were harmed.

First Lady Melania Trump and US President Donald Trump attend of the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner April 25, 2026 in Washington, DC.

Messages of peace feature prominently in Herzog, Sa'ar Independence Day speeches

President Isaac Herzog and Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar co-hosted the annual Independence Day reception at the President’s Residence.

Israeli president Isaac Herzog attends an event for outstanding soldiers as part of Israel’s 78th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem on April 20, 2026.

President Herzog honors 120 outstanding soldiers in pre-recorded Independence Day ceremony

Officials said the decision to pre-record the event was made in light of the ongoing ceasefire and the broader security situation, with attendance limited to the soldiers’ families.

President Isaac Herzog and IDF chif Eyal Zamir seen during the annual Independence Day ceremony honoring outstanding soldiers that aired on April 22, 2026.

President Herzog presents Argentina's Milei with Presidential Medal of Honor

President Isaac Herzog presented Argentina’s President Javier Milei with Israel’s Presidential Medal of Honor, recognizing his strong support, particularly in securing the return of hostages.

President Isaac Herzog awards his Argentinian counterpart Javier Milei with the Presidential Medal of Honor, Jerusalem, April 20, 2026.

WATCH: Knesset holds annual 'Songs in Their Memory’ ceremony to mark Remembrance Day

The Knesset's ceremony honored fallen soldiers with music and emotional tributes, while torchbearers were recognized ahead of Independence Day.

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana lights a memorial candle on Remembrance Day, April 20, 2026.

IDF chief calls on haredim to serve as Israel marks Remembrance Day at Western Wall

In his address at the Western Wall during Israel's Remembrance Day ceremony, Zamir talked about fulfilling the promise of a flourishing and secure State of Israel for current and future citizens.

IDF Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir stands at attention during the National Remembrance Day ceremony at the Western Wall on April 20, 2026.