Michal Herzog

Mazal tov! Former Gaza hostages Sapir Cohen, Sasha Troufanov marry in heartfelt ceremony

Herzog explained that he had previously stated that he would not attend any weddings until all the hostages returned, according to reporting from Ynet.

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President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal bless the former hostages under huppah
President Isaac Herzog and First Lady Michal Herzog at a Kibbutz Kerem Shalom event marking 1,000 days since the October 7 attacks, July 2, 2026.

Herzog, first lady, visit Kibbutz Kerem Shalom on day 1,000 since October 7 massacre

"We will continue to plant, to build, to nurture life, and to choose hope. And so our answer is one and the same: to keep planting, building, nurturing life, and choosing hope,” Herzog said.

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FROM LEFT: the National Library’s David Brownstein, the chargé d’affaires at the US embassy in Jerusalem, President Isaac Herzog and his wife, Michal, and Sallai Meridor, the chairman of the National Library of Israel.

Grapevine, June 26, 2026: Moments in history

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

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Israeli President Isaac Herzog and his wife Michal Herzog meet with residents of the northern moshav of Netu’a, northern Israel, June 10, 2026.

Grapevine, June 24, 2026: Reliving the nightmare - opinion

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN

Herzog urges US Jews to stand united in supporting Israel amid growing divides

In a meeting with AIPAC, Herzog stresses the urgent need for hostages' return and warns against Iran’s ambitions.

MARCH 19, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli President Isaac Herzog attends an iftar meal in the Arab Israeli town of Shfra'am, on April 13, 2023.

Israel’s women’s health crisis: survey reveals major gaps in care, government launches task force

Herzog emphasized the significance of holding the conference at the President’s Residence, calling it “the home of the people – for women and men alike.”

MARCH 18, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
The event, initiated by Mali Kusha, director of the Medonna – Women for Health organization, was a collaboration with First Lady Michal Herzog and Health Ministry Director-General Moshe Bar Siman Tov.

Purim joy comes early as Beit Issie Shapiro visits the President’s Residence

Purim joy comes early as Beit Issie Shapiro visits the President’s Residence with children and families.

MARCH 11, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Isaac and Michal Herzog celebrate Purim with children from Beit Issie Shapiro on March 11, 2025.

Michal Herzog: Redefining the role of a president's spouse during wartime

Despite her legal background and natural fit for the role, Herzog revealed she has no plans to pursue the presidency herself.

MARCH 8, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
ISRAEL’S ‘FIRST LADY’ Michal Herzog. She accompanies her husband on duties most of the time unless busy with engagements of her own, such as hosting groups of female soldiers, medical conferences, or groups of female diplomats.

Grapevine February 28, 2025: So long, Steve

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
FLANKING THE young former ‘Jerusalem Report’ magazine editor Steve Linde are (right and left) fellow ‘Post’ journalists David Geffen (86) and Walter Bingham (102), certified as the ‘world’s oldest active journalist.’

500 days on, the Jewish Agency's Fund for Victims of Terror is helping Israel heal

The report reviews the scope of the damage inflicted since the beginning of the Iron Swords War, and reveals the investment in rehabilitation, totaling NIS 85,528,480, over the last 15 months.

FEBRUARY 17, 2025ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
CEO of The Jewish Agency, Yehuda Setton; Chair of The Jewish Agency’s Fund for the Victims of Terror, Ayelet Nahmias-Verbin; and Chairman of The Jewish Agency, Maj. Gen. (res.) Doron Almog; present the report to First Lady Michal Herzog (second from left).

Will Isaac Herzog be remembered among his historic family? - opinion

It must be asked: What qualities does he display now, halfway through his seven-year term? How does he envisage his legacy, compared to that of other Herzogs?

JANUARY 23, 2025ByTOVA HERZL
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG places a note in the Western Wall last Sunday, with a prayer for the well-being of the three hostages returning to freedom later in the day, the return of all hostages, military success, a recovery for all those injured, and unity.

The Herzogs host displaced youth ahead of Simhat Torah - opinion

Herzog, who has taken a particular interest in the hostages, mentions them at every opportunity, and did so  when concluding his session with the youngsters.

OCTOBER 23, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
President Herzog and his wife Michal in a Q&A session with displacwd youth.

'Heroes and heroines': The Herzogs host Israel's Olympians

 You brought some happiness to the nation and we were all united in our affection for you. You represented us with honor, and you brought us great pride."

AUGUST 27, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC HERZOG, with his wife, Michal, and Israel Olympic Committee Chairperson Yael Arad, takes a selfie with the Israeli Olympic Team.

Israel's First Lady in Time Magazine: 'Hamas is weaponizing women's bodies'

Weaponizing of women’s bodies, sexual assault, and rape since Oct. 7 has taken the human race backward, Michal Herzog wrote.

JULY 12, 2024ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Michal Herzog speaks during a ceremony for the upcoming Jewish holiday of Rosh haShana (Jewish New Year) at the president's house with representatives of the diplomatic delegations to Israel in Jerusalem.