The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/reuven-rivlin/ News from Israel, the Middle East and the Jewish World Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:22:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://static-cdn.toi-media.com/www/uploads/2018/11/toi_icon_512-200x200.png Reuven Rivlin | The Times of Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/topic/reuven-rivlin/ 32 32 In first, Netanyahu says he recognizes Armenian genocide https://www.timesofisrael.com/in-first-netanyahu-says-he-recognizes-armenian-genocide/ Wed, 27 Aug 2025 00:15:15 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3628158&preview=true&preview_id=3628158 Israel has long avoided officially recognizing Ottoman slaughter of Christians during WWI, though PM seems to signal change in stance as ties with Turkey continue to deteriorate

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]]> ‘A nightmare, we’re not living’: Tens of thousands rally for hostages’ return https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-nightmare-were-not-living-tens-of-thousands-rally-for-hostages-return/ Sun, 12 Nov 2023 01:29:22 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3151013 Protests held in Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and other cities as relatives mark 36 days since hundreds taken captive by Hamas; some demonstrators decry government inaction

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]]> Business forum, tech companies to strike ahead of final votes on reasonableness law https://www.timesofisrael.com/business-forum-tech-companies-to-strike-ahead-of-final-votes-on-reasonableness-law/ Mon, 24 Jul 2023 01:15:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3057413&preview=true&preview_id=3057413 Organization representing 150 leading companies, tech sector workers, lawyers to rally Monday as coalition readies to enact key bill that will limit judicial review

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]]> ‘Time of emergency’: Dueling overhaul rallies as Herzog makes final bid for compromise https://www.timesofisrael.com/time-of-emergency-dueling-overhaul-rallies-as-herzog-makes-final-bid-for-compromise/ Sun, 23 Jul 2023 19:51:33 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3057198&preview=true&preview_id=3057198 Tens of thousands at Tel Aviv pro-coalition event where ministers slam reservist protests, vow more laws; ex-president Rivlin in Jerusalem: 24 hours to save our wonderful country

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]]> Rivlin says Israel ‘can’t agree to half a democracy,’ amid ongoing judicial talks https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-says-cant-agree-to-half-a-democracy-amid-ongoing-judicial-negotiations/ Sat, 20 May 2023 18:39:45 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3018961 Ex-president calls for system with 'clear separation of powers,' says every Israeli can decide whether his successor Herzog is doing a good job or not in mediating negotiations

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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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]]> Rivlin says he warned Gantz not to trust Netanyahu before they formed coalition https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-says-he-warned-gantz-not-to-trust-netanyahu-before-they-formed-coalition/ Mon, 15 May 2023 09:21:14 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3015529 In closed-door comments, ex-president claims Netanyahu asked him to find partner for government, gave him blank check for demands; Likud, Gantz's office both deny version of events

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]]> On genocide memorial day, Jerusalem Armenians hold out hopes for Israeli recognition https://www.timesofisrael.com/on-genocide-memorial-day-jerusalem-armenians-hold-out-hopes-for-israeli-recognition/ Tue, 25 Apr 2023 01:27:50 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=3001917 The Jewish state has prioritized ties with Turkey and Azerbaijan over recognizing the WWI Ottoman massacre, critics say, as Armenian community voices shame over country's stance

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]]> A year after its launch, details of submarine affair probe’s work yet to surface https://www.timesofisrael.com/a-year-after-its-launch-details-of-submarine-affair-probes-work-yet-to-surface/ Sat, 28 Jan 2023 05:05:10 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2935598 While the identities of the witnesses and the materials studied remain unknown, some believe staying under the radar may save panel from being torpedoed by Netanyahu government

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]]> ‘It’s not a reform, it’s a pogrom’: Former AG chastises planned judicial upheaval https://www.timesofisrael.com/its-not-a-reform-its-a-pogrom-former-ag-chastises-planned-judicial-upheaval/ Tue, 17 Jan 2023 20:37:35 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2928418 Yehuda Weinstein, who served under Netanyahu for 6 years, says he opposes all parts of plan; justice minister, Supreme Court chief meet for first time since trading public barbs

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]]> Ex-president Rivlin decries ‘takeover’ of judiciary, says still time for compromise https://www.timesofisrael.com/ex-president-rivlin-decries-takeover-of-judiciary-says-not-too-late-to-make-deal/ Fri, 13 Jan 2023 04:17:51 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2924449 Former minister, Likud member warns against 'legislating out of revenge,' urges young people to not despair, as tensions soar over coalition plans to restructure legal system

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]]> Ex-president Rivlin decries incoming coalition’s bid ‘to destroy’ Israel’s top court https://www.timesofisrael.com/former-president-rivlin-plans-to-overhaul-judiciary-reek-of-vindictiveness/ Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:02:38 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2897094 Proposals for reform deserve serious consideration, he says, but 'a line has been crossed, from respectful criticism of the Supreme Court to denial of its very legitimacy'

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]]> Israel’s ‘Select Few’ carved in wax in 1st local exhibit of its kind https://www.timesofisrael.com/israels-select-few-carved-in-wax-in-1st-local-exhibit-of-its-kind/ Thu, 27 Oct 2022 13:16:31 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2858601 A three-year process to create a wax museum of Israeli celebs, entertainers and A-listers produces an eerie collection of replicas

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]]> King Charles III: A friend to UK Jewry, with special and historic ties to Israel https://www.timesofisrael.com/king-charles-iii-a-friend-to-uk-jewry-with-special-and-historic-ties-to-israel/ Sat, 10 Sep 2022 04:35:12 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2833765 Royal has long had good relationship with British Jews; outspoken on antisemitism; shored up Israel bona fides in recent years with official visit; also empathetic to Palestinians

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]]> Rivlin said to argue with El Al flight attendants over plane seat https://www.timesofisrael.com/rivlin-said-to-argue-with-el-al-flight-attendants-over-plane-seat/ Sun, 20 Feb 2022 16:17:20 +0000 https://www.timesofisrael.com/?p=2705582 Due to change amid ongoing disagreements between Israel and UAE over security arrangements, former president said to take seat intended for flight attendants

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