Isaac Herzog

President Isaac Herzog will formally give Yashar chairman Gadi Eisenkot the mandate to form a coalition, granting him 28 days to establish a new government, with a possible 14-day extension

Following Israel's 26th Knesset elections, President Isaac Herzog calls for a thorough investigation into suspected foreign interference and urges political parties to cooperate in forming a stable government

Israel's Central Elections Committee approved the official results of the 26th Knesset elections after reviewing more than 9,000 ballot boxes, despite concerns raised by Likud.

Following Israel's elections, Herzog will meet representatives of the newly elected Knesset parties as Netanyahu and Eisenkot seek support to form a coalition.

President Isaac Herzog invites Knesset factions for coalition consultations, urging party leaders to compromise and prevent another Israeli election.

President Isaac Herzog heads to Budapest tomorrow for his first diplomatic visit since the removal of longtime Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban. In the background: the new government's intention to rejoin the International Criminal Court in The Hague, which Orban pulled Hungary out of.

President Isaac Herzog says he will recommend Israel’s top civilian bravery award for four Israelis who acted during the dramatic Dubai-to-Israel flight. Three subdued the attacker and helped stabilize the plane.

President Isaac Herzog and Sheikh Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa spoke by phone about ties between their countries and the latest developments in the region. Herzog said, “We discussed the importance of cooperation and dialogue among the countries of the region.”

Defense Minister Israel Katz has asked President Isaac Herzog to erase former soldier Elor Azaria's criminal record, despite opposition from the IDF.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke at a ceremony at the President’s Residence marking 50 years since "Operation Entebbe." He tied the mission’s legacy to Israel’s current security reality: "Bloodthirsty terrorists can be defeated through steadfast resolve."

Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham has died at 71. His office said he passed away yesterday after a sudden, fast-moving illness. Israeli Defense Minister Israel Katz mourned him as “a true friend of the State of Israel and one of its strongest and most steadfast supporters.”

President Isaac Herzog responded to criticism from Turkey's foreign minister, reaffirmed Israel's role in fighting terrorism, and urged Israelis to preserve national unity.

Edna Arbel, one of the most senior figures in Israel’s legal system, has died at 82. Over decades of public service, she held a long list of key positions and left a lasting mark on law enforcement and the courts.

An IDF helicopter carrying Israeli President Isaac Herzog made an emergency landing today at an Israeli Air Force base in central Israel. No one was injured, and the aircraft was not damaged. The president and flight crew continued on their way in another aircraft.

At the ceremony marking the transition between Mossad chiefs, outgoing director David Barnea called for building on Israel’s recent gains against Iran and working to bring down the regime in Tehran. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu praised him, saying: "Dedi, great things were done on your watch."

President Isaac Herzog has reportedly decided to pause, for now, his handling of the pardon request submitted by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s attorneys. The reason given: the prime minister did not respond to the president’s proposal to begin a process of dialogue.

In a historic ceremony at the President’s Residence, Somaliland’s first ambassador to Israel formally presented his credentials. President Isaac Herzog also welcomed the new ambassadors of four other countries.

The District Court canceled Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's scheduled testimony after his attorney, Amit Hadad, sent an urgent letter citing late-night security consultations and an ongoing security-diplomatic schedule.

Senior Israeli officials told the New York Times that President Isaac Herzog is inclined to pursue a plea deal and, for now, prefers to avoid a final decision. Herzog himself confirmed the details: "Talks toward an arrangement are an essential part of the effort to bring the sides to agreements."

In Jerusalem, Israeli President Isaac Herzog presented Argentina's Javier Milei with the President's Medal of Honor for his consistent, public support of Israel since taking office in 2023. Milei: "It is a great honor for me. May Hashem bless Israel."