The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/president-of-israel/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 25 Sep 2026 10:57:50 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png president of Israel | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/president-of-israel/ 32 32 Energy Ministry presents strategic roadmap for renewable energy by 2035 https://www.timesofisrael.com/energy-ministry-presents-strategic-roadmap-for-renewable-energy-by-2035/ Wed, 27 May 2026 00:49:43 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3830017 Plan to be presented to president details path to more than double renewable energy production, get rid of obstacles, improve coordination

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]]> Without confession of guilt, Netanyahu’s pardon request a Hail Mary, experts say https://www.timesofisrael.com/without-confession-of-guilt-netanyahus-pardon-request-a-hail-mary-experts-say/ Tue, 02 Dec 2025 16:24:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3702839 High Court precedent indicates that either a conviction or a mea culpa is needed for president to issue a free pass, but Herzog and lawyers could aim for a conditional compromise

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]]> Eyewitness to history and former first lady, Reuma Weizman dies age 99 https://www.timesofisrael.com/eyewitness-to-history-and-former-first-lady-reuma-weizman-dies-age-99/ Tue, 15 Apr 2025 04:41:57 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2819939 Post-WWII, the humanitarian aided orphaned Holocaust survivor children in Germany and later leveraged her position to open the President's Residence for underprivileged Israelis

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]]> Ex-president Rivlin: Compromise on overhaul might still damage democracy https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-president-rivlin-compromise-on-overhaul-might-damage-democracy/ Thu, 18 May 2023 22:07:24 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3018323 In first TV interview since leaving office, Rivlin says he didn't join protests against defense minister's sacking because it was inappropriate, but phoned him to offer support

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]]> After coalition rejects his proposal, Herzog insists it’s a starting point for talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/after-coalition-rejects-his-proposal-herzog-insists-its-a-starting-point-for-talks/ Thu, 16 Mar 2023 09:44:28 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2975568&preview=true&preview_id=2975568 President says he accepts constructive criticism of his 'People's Framework' for judicial overhaul 'with love and great respect'

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]]> Warning of civil war, Herzog unveils framework for judicial reform; PM rejects it https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-golden-path-after-weeks-long-effort-president-debuts-overhaul-compromise-offer/ Wed, 15 Mar 2023 19:28:55 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2975175&preview=true&preview_id=2975175 President says proposal preserves Israel as a Jewish democracy, ensures judicial independence; Netanyahu: It doesn't bring the necessary balance, Gantz accepts it, Lapid weighs it

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]]> Herzog tells coalition to abandon its ‘oppressive’ overhaul package, seek consensus https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-tells-coalition-to-abandon-oppressive-overhaul-package-seek-consensus/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 19:57:53 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2970551 Decrying 'nightmare' crisis over judicial revamp, president says current planned legislation undermines democracy, asserts he has reached behind-the-scenes agreement on most issues

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]]> The sudden, surprising indispensability of the Israeli presidency https://www.timesofisrael.com/the-sudden-surprising-indispensability-of-the-israeli-presidency/ Mon, 20 Feb 2023 16:39:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2955704 As the judiciary fight escalates, only one institution has proven determined to bring the sides to the table, demand compromise and push back against narrow sectarian politics

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]]> Herzog warns of looming ‘societal collapse,’ lays out compromise on legal overhaul https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-warns-of-looming-societal-collapse-lays-out-compromise-on-legal-overhaul/ Sun, 12 Feb 2023 21:08:09 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2949800 President says current plan would have 'negative impact on Israel's democratic foundations'; floats 5 principles as basis for reform, pleads with government to delay legislation

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]]> In first, president appoints female officer as military secretary https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-president-appoints-female-officer-as-military-secretary/ Sun, 31 Jul 2022 18:16:05 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?post_type=liveblog_entry&p=2808968 40-year-old Brig. Gen. Naama Rosen-Grimberg, who has filled series of intelligence roles during 22 years of service, hailed by Herzog for 'making history'

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]]> Daily Briefing May 3: President on his ‘soft power’; Elite and the chocolate factory https://www.timesofisrael.com/daily-briefing-may-3-president-on-his-soft-power-elite-and-the-chocolate-factory/ Tue, 03 May 2022 11:16:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2755654 Political correspondent Tal Schneider discusses highlights from Herzog interview and health writer Nathan Jeffay analyzes the Strauss salmonella outbreak and a new blood bank

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]]> Herzog hosts Pelosi in Jerusalem with widow of Israeli poet she quoted to Congress https://www.timesofisrael.com/herzog-hosts-pelosi-in-jerusalem-with-widow-of-israeli-poet-she-quoted-to-congress/ Wed, 16 Feb 2022 21:03:44 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2703619 President and US speaker emphasize 'unbreakable bond' between the two countries; Pelosi says Iron Dome funding will be approved next month

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]]> Employees allege Rivlin was abusive and a bully as president https://www.timesofisrael.com/employees-allege-rivlin-was-abusive-and-a-bully-as-president/ Sun, 16 Jan 2022 16:16:25 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2684314 Workers describe former Citizen No. 1 as insulting, dismissive, reducing some to tears; Rivlin apologizes, but notes claims are anonymous; former spokesperson backs him

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]]> Israel sending 120-strong delegation to Glasgow climate talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/israel-to-be-represented-at-glasgow-climate-talks-by-120-strong-delegation/ Mon, 25 Oct 2021 18:19:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2638362 At event in Jerusalem, President Isaac Herzog says the climate crisis must be addressed, 'Not next year, not in two months’ time. Here and now'

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]]> Activist goes on hunger strike to press president on climate crisis https://www.timesofisrael.com/activist-goes-on-hunger-strike-to-press-president-on-climate-crisis/ Mon, 13 Sep 2021 19:15:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2615340 Michal Deutsch, 27, wants her protest to raise public awareness and convince Isaac Herzog to use his pulpit to put advancing a climate law at top of country's agenda

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