Herzog

Showing some respect: Places around the world named after famous Israelis

At a time when the word "Israel" evokes controversy and extreme hostility in many places, it is moving to recall eras and locations where Israelis were actually a source of admiration.

|ByEYAL SHAPIRA
In April 2004, about nine years after the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, an emotional official ceremony took place in the heart of Berlin to commemorate Israel’s fifth prime minister. Yitzhak-Rabin-Straße.
President Isaac Herzog held its open Sukkah event.

Herzog holds annual presidential Sukkot event with shows, culture, activities targeted for children

This year, the sukkah looked like a bare-bones movie set. In previous years, it was decorated with the best of Israel’s flowers, fruits, and vegetables.

|ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
A Palestinian man walks next to a vehicle damaged in what Palestinians say was an Israeli settlers attack, in Deir Abu Masha'al, near Ramallah, in the West Bank, September 28, 2026.

Netanyahu condemns riots in West Bank, calls to fully prosecute extremist settlers involved

Settler extremists threw stones, assaulted IDF and Border Police, and set fire to property throughout the area, actions which members of the establishment utterly condemned.

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV, IDAN KWELLER
President Herzog at the Presidential Medal of Honor ceremony, on Sunday, September 6.

Herzog awards Israeli Presidential Medal of Honor to 11 distinguished figures

It is the highest civilian recognition awarded by the State of Israel, presented to leading figures both in Israel and abroad in government, culture, and public service. 

|ByJONAH DAVIDOV

The 120 Women Leadership Council: Addressing a problem with no name

The 120 Women Leadership Council participants have engaged in extensive dialogues across various regions of Israel.

MARCH 7, 2024ByJUDITH SUDILOVSKY
Women take part in a 'Day Without a Woman' march on International Women's Day in New York, U.S., March 8, 2017

Herzog to award presidential medal for civilian heroism

Herzog created the award to preserve the memory of civilian valor and to recognize the efforts those from October 7.

FEBRUARY 13, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
A SEARCH is held for human remains and other evidence among many destroyed vehicles in a field near Netivot, after the October 7 massacre by Hamas. Those calling for an end to the fighting have clearly forgotten that there was a ceasefire in place until the morning of October 7, the writer argues.

Argentinian President Javier Milei due to meet Herzog in Israel

Argentina’s recently elected president, Javier Milei has been very vocal in his condemnation of Hamas and his support for Israel in the current war.

FEBRUARY 4, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Argentine president-elect Javier Milei addresses supporters after winning Argentina's runoff presidential election, in Buenos Aires, Argentina November 19, 2023

Concern for reservists returning to civilian life during Israel-Hamas war

The complexity reservists face when returning home from battle during the Israel-Hamas war.

JANUARY 21, 2024ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Israeli soldiers walk next to an Armoured Personnel Carrier (APC) near Israel's border with the Gaza Strip, in southern Israel October 15, 2023.

This week in Jerusalem: For your health

A weekly round-up of city affairs.

JANUARY 12, 2024ByPEGGY CIDOR
Herzog Medical Center in Jerusalem (Illustrative)

Genocide claim to ICJ is 'preposterous,' Herzog tells Blinken

Israel's president noted that Hamas has a charter that calls for the destruction of the Jewish state.

JANUARY 9, 2024ByTOVAH LAZAROFF
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets Israel's President Isaac Herzog, during his week-long trip aimed at calming tensions across the Middle East, at David Kempinski Hotel, in Tel Aviv, Israel, January 9, 2024.

Israeli delegation heads to COP28 amid war with index of climate goals

"The climate crisis does not disappear even in these complex days when Israel is fighting on the battlefield," said Environmental Protection Minister Idit Silman.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023ByMAAYAN JAFFE-HOFFMAN
'Cop28 UAE' logo is displayed on the screen during the opening ceremony of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) under the theme of 'United on Climate Action Toward COP28', in Abu Dhabi

The president of Israel: More than just a ceremonial figure - comment

Herzog has proved that Israel really does need a president.

OCTOBER 29, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog addresses last year’s annual memorial ceremony at Mount Herzl in Jerusalem marking the anniversary of the assassination of prime minister Yitzhak Rabin.

Herzog characterizes Gaza as an empire of evil

Israeli President Isaac Herzog holds a press conference in which he emphasizes Israel's right to defend itself in the wake of Hamas's unprovoked wave of violence.

OCTOBER 12, 2023ByGREER FAY CASHMAN
Members of Qassam Brigades choir attend a rally marking the 35th anniversary of the Hamas movement's founding, in Gaza City December 14, 2022.

Herzog's home was lit up pink, but why? - Explainer

The President’s House has been lit up in pink after sunset for a week to mark International Breast Cancer Awareness

OCTOBER 2, 2023ByJUDY SIEGEL-ITZKOVICH
President Herzog's home lit up pink.