Isaac Herzog

'Israel will do everything to return them': President Herzog to countries whose citizens were taken hostage by Hamas

"I met today with ambassadors to Israel of Thailand, the Philippines, Tanzania, and Nepal, countries who had many citizens massacred and kidnapped in the Hamas attack... I asked to convey to their families that the State of Israel will do everything to return them...," Herzog posted on X

France's Macron meets Israeli President Isaac Herzog, says releasing hostages must be 'first objective'

In the meeting, Macron said, 'The first objective should be the release of all hostages without any distinction. You are not alone in this war against terrorism'

Israel President Isaac Herzog meets Rishi Sunak, thanks British PM for standing firm with Israeli people

"During such difficult days, we see clearly who are the true friends of the State of Israel. Thank you Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Rishi Sunak for coming to Israel and for your support and firm stand by the Israeli people," Herzog wrote on X

WATCH: US President Joe Biden arrives in Tel Aviv in aftermath of Gaza hospital attack

US President Joe Biden on Wednesday arrived in Tel Aviv on a solidarity visit to prevent the war with Hamas from spiraling into an even larger conflict, a challenge that became more difficult as outrage swept through the Middle East over an explosion that killed hundreds in a Gaza hospital

Why Israel's president will walk to King Charles' coronation

Israeli president Isaac Herzog and British chief Rabbi Ephraim Mirvis will walk to the coronation of King Charles in London on Saturday to abide by a religious prohibition on travel by car during the Jewish Sabbath

Israel president urges Netanyahu to rework judicial reforms, says it has put country's unity at risk

Opponents claim that the ongoing judicial reform will consolidate power in the Knesset, Israel's parliament, and weaken the democratic system. Netanyahu however believes it will more effectively rein in an unduly powerful Supreme Court

Israel's Herzog urges EU to fight resurgent antisemitism

In Germany, a group tracking antisemitism said it documented more than 2,700 incidents in the country in 2021, including 63 attacks and six cases of extreme violence, while Europe's Fundamental Rights Agency said nine out of 10 Jews think antisemitism has increased in their country.

Abu Dhabi Space Debate: Union Minister Jitendra Singh to lead official Indian delegation

He will also address the opening ceremony of the event along with Israeli president Isaac Herzog. Singh is also scheduled to hold delegation-level talks with Sarah Al Amiri, UAE Minister of State for Advanced Technology and Chairperson of UAE Space Agency

UAE intercepts Yemen missile as Israeli president Isaac Herzog visits country

The Emirati defense ministry released black-and-white footage it described as showing the destruction of a ballistic missile launcher in Yemen's al-Jawf province some 30 minutes after the attack

Isaac Herzog, veteran Labor politician and scion of a prominent family, elected President of Israel

The 60-year-old Opposition leader unsuccessfully ran against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the 2013 parliamentary elections