Isaac Herzog

Knesset Speaker Amir Ohana urges Herzog to pardon Netanyahu in letter with no formal legal basis

Ohana, himself a lawyer, said one of the “chronic failings” of Israel’s justice system is “the dragging out of proceedings,” and called on Herzog to make the “just decision” to pardon Netanyahu.

Prime Minister and head of the Likud party Benjamin Netanyahu with Knesset speaker Amir Ohana during a Likud party meeting at the Knesset in Jerusalem , February 6, 2023.
Captain Smit Machchhar reads a letter from President Isaac Herzog in the hospital, October 10, 2026.

Herzog invites Captain Smit Machchhar, Indian pilot who helped subdue flydubai hijacker, to Israel

An accountant calculator taxes 370

Grapevine: In defense of taxpayers

Pro-Palestinian protesters gather on Oct. 7, 2026, outside City Hall in New York.

NYC protesters overrun Israeli peace vigil, six civilians in flydubai flight to receive award


Mossad int'l relations head steps down following Gofman appointment - report

Other senior Mossad officials are expected to follow suit in the coming days, KAN added. 

Mossad logo and Israel flag are seen in this illustration taken May 6, 2025

Significant award inspired by tragedy: Herzog presents Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026

The prize is awarded to individuals and organizations dedicated to advancing mutual respect and tolerance who work towards creating harmony in the societies in which they live.

PRESIDENT HERZOG presents the Jerusalem Unity Prize 2026 at the President’s Residence.

Herzog calls out 'brutalization' in Israeli society, Ben-Gvir says he is 'not fit to be president'

Among the examples of the ongoing and spreading violence, Herzog cited the increasing murder rate among Arab Israelis, as well as the violence caused by "a lawless mob in Judea and Samaria."

PRESIDENT ISAAC Herzog and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, illustrative.

Somaliland embassy to be based in Jerusalem, newly inaugurated ambassador says

Somaliland announced it will open its embassy in Jerusalem, while Israel will establish its embassy in Hargeisa, marking growing ties and strategic cooperation between the two nations.

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.

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

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

President says new partnership will promote cooperation “for the benefit of both our peoples and the entire region.”

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.

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

Police Commissioner Danny Levi said the shooting “crossed a red line,” calling it a direct attack on elected officials and the rule of law.

Israel Police vehicles; illustrative.

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

“Jewish members were part of the foundation of Panama,” Panama’s charismatic Ambassador to Israel, Ezra Cohen, tells the Magazine.

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.

Grapevine, May 15, 2026: Ah, Jerusalem

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

AVIVA SIEGEL reads an excerpt from her book to President Isaac Herzog.

Herzog warns Israel’s greatest internal threat is growing division at ‘Time to Talk’ conference

“They want to hear us, and they want to know they have our backing,” he said.

President Isaac Herzog speaks at the  ‘President’s Conference for a Shared Israeli Future’ in Jerusalem on May 13, 2026.