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ISRAEL AT WAR - DAY 564

Michael Herzog

US President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu holding a joint press conference at the White House in Washington D.C., February 4, 2025. (Photo by Liri Agami/Flash90)
February 5, 2025, 2:11 pm
Daily Briefing Feb. 5: Day 488 – Trump thrills Netanyahu, calls Gaza a hellhole
US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses the PM’s summit with the US president, reviewing Trump’s statements on Gaza and the West Bank, plus an exit interview with Israeli ambassador Herzog
By Jessica Steinberg and Jacob Magid
Israeli Ambassador to US Michael Herzog, left, welcomes, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken upon his arrival at Ben Gurion Airport in Tel Aviv, Israel, Thursday Oct. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin, Pool)
February 4, 2025, 2:09 pm
After finishing DC tour, an Israeli ambassador known for his discretion is ready to talk
In astonishingly uncharacteristic interview, Michael Herzog claims State Department bureaucrats withheld weapons to Israel, pans Netanyahu’s handling of Gaza war and judicial overhaul
By Jacob Magid
Troops of the 7th Armored Brigade operate in southern Lebanon, in a handout photo issued on January 23, 2025. (Israel Defense Forces)
January 23, 2025, 4:19 pm
Israel said seeking 30 more days to withdraw from Lebanon, citing Hezbollah violations
Trump said opposed, but Israeli envoy says approval likely; as 60-day deadline looms, IDF still finding arms caches, Lebanese army not deploying to replace terror group as agreed
By Emanuel Fabian and ToI Staff
Yechiel Leiter, whom Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tapped to serve as Israel's next ambassador to the US, is applauded during Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress, after the prime minister tells the story of Leiter's son, who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip; July 24, 2024. (Screen capture via YouTube, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 24, 2024, 1:38 pm
Cabinet okays career official, settlement activist Yechiel Leiter as next US envoy
American-born academic was member of Kahanist Jewish Defense League in youth, served as chief of staff to Netanyahu when he was finance minister; son was killed fighting in Gaza
By Lazar Berman
Attendees gather at Nationals Park in Washington DC for a pro-Israel rally organized by the Jewish Federations of North America on November 10, 2024. (Charlie Summers/Times of Israel)
November 11, 2024, 11:12 am
US politicians, hostages’ families address scant crowd at pro-Israel rally in Washington
Event to reaffirm Jewish unity, bipartisan support for Israel sees markedly low turnout in massive venue; Schumer: After Amsterdam, ‘rallies like this needed more than ever’
By Charlie Summers and JTA
Yechiel Leiter, whom Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has tapped to serve as Israel's next ambassador to the US, is applauded during Netanyahu's speech to the US Congress, after the prime minister tells the story of Leiter's son, who fell in battle in the Gaza Strip; July 24, 2024. (Screen capture via YouTube, used in accordance with Clause 27a of the Copyright Law)
November 8, 2024, 7:30 pm
Netanyahu taps former official, settlement activist Yechiel Leiter as next US ambassador
American-born academic served as chief of staff to now-PM when he was finance minister; West Bank settlement leader lauds appointment; son was killed fighting Hamas in Gaza
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Israel's Ambassador to the United States Michael Herzog speaks during a roundtable discussion about gender-based violence against Israeli women during Hamas's October 7 massacre, on Capitol Hill on February 14, 2024 in Washington, DC. (Brendan Smialowski/AFP)
November 7, 2024, 9:26 pm
Netanyahu to dispatch new envoy to US once Trump returns to the White House
PM thanks Israeli Ambassador Michael Herzog for ‘significant’ contribution during wartime; Yechiel Leiter to succeed him; evangelical ally of Trump: Israel must end wars by January
By Lazar Berman and ToI Staff
Republican nominee and former US President Donald Trump (left), ear bandaged after a failed assassination attempt two days earlier, and his running mate, Ohio Senator JD Vance, at the Republican National Convention, July 15, 2024, in Milwaukee. (AP/Charles Rex Arbogast)
July 19, 2024, 5:27 am
Israeli envoy: GOP’s isolationist wing is more likely to impact Ukraine than Israel
Despite elevation of JD Vance, who pushes ‘America First’ foreign policy, Michael Herzog tells ToI he’s been assured by Republicans that party seeks to continue supporting Israel
By Jacob Magid
Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog speaks during Israel's Independence Day reception, hosted by the Israeli embassy to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, June 6, 2023. (Saul Loeb/AFP)
July 10, 2024, 8:56 pm
Biden sees some political gain in hostage deal, says Israel’s ambassador to US
According to Michael Herzog, the president is eager to show success ahead of election — but that is not the main reason he is putting effort into securing the release of captives
By Lazar Berman
Israeli Ambassador to the United Nations Gilad Erdan speaks during a Security Council meeting on a resolution that would have recognized the Palestinians as a full UN member state, at United Nations headquarters, April 18, 2024. (AP Photo/ Yuki Iwamura)
May 31, 2024, 8:23 pm
Erdan to end tenure as UN envoy, declines offer to stay in US as Washington ambassador
Netanyahu thanks envoy, says he declined to remain in New York due to family considerations; PM reportedly decided not to extend term of Washington ambassador Herzog
By Jacob Magid
An anti-overhaul protest in New York City, July 27, 2023. (Luke Tress/Times of Israel)
September 19, 2023, 9:46 am
As Netanyahu arrives in New York, anti-overhaul activists launch week of protests
Protesters to head to PM’s hotel in first of series of planned rallies as premier meets Biden and other world leaders at UN’s General Assembly
By Luke Tress
US President Joe Biden gives a thumbs up as he walks with first lady Jill Biden to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Friday, July 14, 2023, as they head to Camp David for the weekend. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)
July 18, 2023, 1:35 pm
As overhaul and settlements advance, Biden agreeing to meet Netanyahu raises eyebrows
Administration was worried attention had turned to alleged snub rather than irresponsible Israeli policies, US official says, noting that no date for sit-down has actually been set
By Jacob Magid
Israeli Ambassador to the US Michael Herzog speaks during Israel's Independence Day reception, hosted by the Israeli embassy to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the founding of the State of Israel, at the National Building Museum in Washington, DC, June 6, 2023. (Saul Loeb/AFP)
July 18, 2023, 9:57 am
Foreign Ministry said looking to buy $12.5 million home for ambassadors to US
Ministry has its eye on property with seven bedrooms, wine cellar and pool; reportedly hopes funds will be approved this week
By ToI Staff
FILE: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks to US President Joe Biden on February 17, 2021. (Prime Minister's Office)
July 17, 2023, 8:03 pm
Biden agrees to meet Netanyahu in US, stresses need for consensus on judicial reform
White House readout of their first call since March does not mention an invite, but US spokesman confirms planned meeting; neither side says where or exactly when it will occur
By Jacob Magid
Illustrative image: A Hebrew Bible at a synagogue in Jerusalem, July 14, 2023. (Chaim Goldberg/Flash90)
July 17, 2023, 1:10 pm
Daily Briefing Jul 17: What Sweden’s Jews have to say about the aborted Bible burning
Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman on potential new ties with Africa and President Herzog’s trip to the US; Diaspora reporter Canaan Lidor on chief rabbi’s chastisement of Ben Gvir
By ToI Staff
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