July 5, 2017
12:08 pm

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Reuven Rivlin shake hands during a meeting in Rivlin's Jerusalem residence on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 (courtesy)

Indian PM affirms ‘kinship’ with Israel, where he feels ‘at home’

In Jerusalem, President Reuven Rivlin calls Narendra Modi ‘one the greatest leaders of the world today’

By Raphael Ahren

July 4, 2017
5:24 pm

Then-prime minister Ehud Olmert speaks during the appointment of Reuven Rivlin as Knesset speaker, March 30, 2009. (Kobi Gideon/Flash 90)

President lifts parole restrictions on newly freed Olmert

Decision removes Prison Service check-ins, limits on foreign travel but not ‘moral turpitude’ designation that will ban him from office for 7 years

By Raoul Wootliff

July 4, 2017
1:58 pm

Labor Party members cast their vote at a polling station in Jerusalem on July 4. 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Labor leader Herzog ousted as primary winners Gabai, Peretz head to next round

Israel calls UNESCO’s Jerusalem vote ‘bizarre, irrelevant’; Israeli researchers name new flower after visiting Indian premier

By Times of Israel staff

July 2, 2017
5:55 pm

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert (l) is seen shopping at TLV Fashion Mall in Tel Aviv on July 2, 2017, hours after being paroled from Matisyahu Prison. (courtesy)

Fresh out of jail, Ehud Olmert goes shopping

Hours after leaving Ma’asiyahu Prison, former PM buys clothing, is greeted by hundreds of well-wishers at a Tel Aviv mall

By Times of Israel staff

July 2, 2017
1:51 pm

Former prime minister Ehud Olmert leaves Ramle's Ma’asiyahu prison on July 2, 2017, following his release. (AFP Photo/Jack Guez)

Hours after release, Olmert asks president to remove parole restrictions

Former PM seeking to abolish Prison Service check-ins, limits on foreign travel; Rivlin’s office says request is ‘being handled’

By Raoul Wootliff

July 1, 2017
3:29 am

Retired US fighter pilot Roy “Bubba” Segars and retired Israeli fighter pilot Jacob “Booby” Daube holding a photo they took together during the 1973 Yom Kippur War at the same Tel Nof airbase in Israel, June 28, 2017. (IDF Spokesperson, courtesy)

US pilots from vital Yom Kippur War mission reunite with Israeli ‘brothers in arms’

10 American airman who volunteered to deliver fighter jets to the IDF return to the country they helped defend 44 years ago

By Andrew Tobin

June 29, 2017
4:51 pm

President Reuven Rivlin opening Jerusalem Day celebrations at the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City on May 23, 2017. (Mark Neiman/GPO)

Rivlin: Government must prioritize ‘unity of the Jewish people’

Amid fallout over cabinet decision to freeze Western Wall deal, president hails Diaspora’s ‘significant role’ in building Israel

By Alexander Fulbright

June 29, 2017
2:10 pm

Aerial view of New York's financial district (Mendy Hechtman/Flash90)

In biggest terror forfeiture in US history, NY jury finds against Iran-linked skyscraper

Prosecutors will not appeal Olmert parole; he walks free on Sunday; UN condemns fighting in buffer zone between Syria and Israel

By Times of Israel staff

June 17, 2017
11:49 pm

Border Police officer Hadas Malka, who was killed on June 16, 2017, in a stabbing attack near Damascus Gate in Jerusalem. (Courtesy)

Rivlin hails ‘brave warrior’ slain in Jerusalem attack

President sends condolences to family of Border Police officer Hadas Malka, stabbed to death outside the Old City

By Times of Israel staff

June 16, 2017
3:22 am

President Reuven Rivlin visits during a drill by the Golani Battalion, on the Golan Heights, on February 22, 2017. (Mark Neyman/GPO)

Marking 50 years of rule, Rivlin calls on world to recognize Golan as Israel

President calls strategic plateau ‘essential to our existence as a people,’ says internal debate over Israeli claims has ‘ended’

By Times of Israel staff

June 13, 2017
10:06 am

President Reuven Rivlin hosts Muslim leaders and foreign diplomats for an iftar meal to end the day of Ramadan fasting at the President's Residence in Jerusalem on June 12, 2017. (Mark Neiman/GPO)

Rivlin urges cooperation to end violence in Arab towns

President hosts Muslim leaders, dignitaries at iftar meal, says Israel has a duty to provide security to all its citizens

By Times of Israel staff

June 12, 2017
1:50 pm

Education Minister Naftali Bennett speaks during a ceremony in Jerusalem's Old City, May 28, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Bennett booed, called a ‘Nazi’ at left-wing confab

Education minister accosted by participant on sidelines of Haaretz conference, jeered during speech; president rebukes audience for ‘inappropriate’ conduct

By Marissa Newman

June 11, 2017
10:34 pm

President Reuven Rivlin speaks at the Knesset in Jerusalem, April 24, 2017. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

Rivlin rejects curbs on political speech by university lecturers

President stresses importance of freedom of expression, says Israel must ‘develop a system that encourages controversy’

By Times of Israel staff

June 10, 2017
8:01 pm

Protesters in Kafr Qassem on June 10, 2017 (YouTube screenshot)

Thousands protest police killing, rampant crime in Arab town

Days after local man was killed during riot in Kafr Qassem, demonstrators rail against authorities’ conduct

By Times of Israel staff

June 8, 2017
3:30 pm

Israel Police Chief Roni Alsheich, right, with the Mayor of Kafr Qassem Adel Badir, 2nd right, President Reuven Rivlin, 2nd left, and a local security official Khaled Issa at the President's Residence in Jerusalem, June 7, 2017. (President's spokesperson)

Rivlin meets with Kafr Qassem mayor after deadly riots

President talks with Adel Badir about improving law enforcement in Arab town following violent clash with police

By Stuart Winer

Topic: Reuven Rivlin

Indian PM affirms ‘kinship’ with Israel, where he feels ‘at home’

In Jerusalem, President Reuven Rivlin calls Narendra Modi ‘one the greatest leaders of the world today’

President lifts parole restrictions on newly freed Olmert

Decision removes Prison Service check-ins, limits on foreign travel but not ‘moral turpitude’ designation that will ban him from office for 7 years

Labor leader Herzog ousted as primary winners Gabai, Peretz head to next round

Israel calls UNESCO’s Jerusalem vote ‘bizarre, irrelevant’; Israeli researchers name new flower after visiting Indian premier

Fresh out of jail, Ehud Olmert goes shopping

Hours after leaving Ma’asiyahu Prison, former PM buys clothing, is greeted by hundreds of well-wishers at a Tel Aviv mall

Hours after release, Olmert asks president to remove parole restrictions

Former PM seeking to abolish Prison Service check-ins, limits on foreign travel; Rivlin’s office says request is ‘being handled’

US pilots from vital Yom Kippur War mission reunite with Israeli ‘brothers in arms’

10 American airman who volunteered to deliver fighter jets to the IDF return to the country they helped defend 44 years ago

Rivlin: Government must prioritize ‘unity of the Jewish people’

Amid fallout over cabinet decision to freeze Western Wall deal, president hails Diaspora’s ‘significant role’ in building Israel

In biggest terror forfeiture in US history, NY jury finds against Iran-linked skyscraper

Prosecutors will not appeal Olmert parole; he walks free on Sunday; UN condemns fighting in buffer zone between Syria and Israel

Rivlin hails ‘brave warrior’ slain in Jerusalem attack

President sends condolences to family of Border Police officer Hadas Malka, stabbed to death outside the Old City

Marking 50 years of rule, Rivlin calls on world to recognize Golan as Israel

President calls strategic plateau ‘essential to our existence as a people,’ says internal debate over Israeli claims has ‘ended’

Rivlin urges cooperation to end violence in Arab towns

President hosts Muslim leaders, dignitaries at iftar meal, says Israel has a duty to provide security to all its citizens

Bennett booed, called a ‘Nazi’ at left-wing confab

Education minister accosted by participant on sidelines of Haaretz conference, jeered during speech; president rebukes audience for ‘inappropriate’ conduct

Rivlin rejects curbs on political speech by university lecturers

President stresses importance of freedom of expression, says Israel must ‘develop a system that encourages controversy’

Thousands protest police killing, rampant crime in Arab town

Days after local man was killed during riot in Kafr Qassem, demonstrators rail against authorities’ conduct

Rivlin meets with Kafr Qassem mayor after deadly riots

President talks with Adel Badir about improving law enforcement in Arab town following violent clash with police

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