Herzog, scion of prominent Israeli family, elected president
3 years, 6 months ago

Herzog, scion of prominent Israeli family, elected president

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Isaac Herzog, a veteran politician and the scion of a prominent Israeli family, was elected president Tuesday, a largely ceremonial role that is meant to serve as the nation’s moral compass and promote unity. Herzog is set to become Israel’s 11th president after securing 87 votes in a secret ballot among the 120 members of the Knesset, or parliament. ” Herzog, 60, is a former head of Israel’s Labor Party and opposition leader who unsuccessfully ran against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the 2015 parliamentary elections. His father, Chaim Herzog, was Israel’s ambassador to the United Nations before being elected president.

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Israeli president tells Congress his country is committed to democracy but concedes ‘painful debate’
1 year, 5 months ago

Israeli president tells Congress his country is committed to democracy but concedes ‘painful debate’

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Israeli President Isaac Herzog sought to reassure Congress on Wednesday about the state of Israel’s democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship, acknowledging “heated and painful debate” at home and criticism abroad over actions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hardline government. While his speech officially marked modern Israel’s celebration of its 75th year, he also indirectly addressed …

Israeli president seeks to reassure Congress on his country's democracy, U.S. ties
1 year, 5 months ago

Israeli president seeks to reassure Congress on his country's democracy, U.S. ties

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Israeli President Isaac Herzog sought to reassure Congress on Wednesday …

Israeli president seeks to reassure Congress on his country’s democracy, U.S. ties
1 year, 5 months ago

Israeli president seeks to reassure Congress on his country’s democracy, U.S. ties

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Israeli President Isaac Herzog sought to reassure U.S. allies Wednesday on the state of Israel’s democracy and the strength of the U.S.-Israel relationship, in a speech to Congress acknowledging “intense and painful debate” at home over actions of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s hardline government. “I do, however, believe that Netanyahu’s extreme right-wing government has engaged in discriminatory and …

As Herzog visits US, advocates urge action against Israeli abuses
1 year, 5 months ago

As Herzog visits US, advocates urge action against Israeli abuses

Al Jazeera  

President Isaac Herzog will address Congress, but some US lawmakers will skip the speech in protest against Israeli abuses. Washington, DC – Israeli President Isaac Herzog is set to arrive in the United States, where he will meet with President Joe Biden and address a joint session of Congress as the US and Israel deepen ties despite concerns over Palestinians’ …

Herzog invited to address Congress as Israel turns 75
2 years, 1 month ago

Herzog invited to address Congress as Israel turns 75

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — Israeli President Isaac Herzog has been invited to address a joint meeting of Congress as Israel prepares to celebrate the 75th anniversary of its founding, which congressional leaders called a “historic and joyous milestone.” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., issued the invitation to Herzog in a joint letter Tuesday. They said …

Herzog pledges to ‘calm things’ as Israel’s 11th president
3 years, 5 months ago

Herzog pledges to ‘calm things’ as Israel’s 11th president

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — Isaac Herzog pledged to heal deep divisions in Israeli society Wednesday as he took the oath of office to become Israel’s 11th president. Herzog, whose father, Chaim, served as Israel’s president in the 1980s, is to hold office for a single seven-year term. Taking office at a time of deep divisions in Israeli society, Herzog said upon his …

Amid tension with Palestine, Israel appoints Isaac Herzog as new President
3 years, 6 months ago

Amid tension with Palestine, Israel appoints Isaac Herzog as new President

Hindustan Times  

The Israeli parliament on Wednesday elected Isaac Herzog, a former leader of the Labour Party, as the 11th President as the country faces a political struggle and ousting of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Speaking in the Parliament, Herzog also promised to defend "Israel's international standing and its good name in the family of nations, battle anti-semitism and hatred of Israel, …

Isaac Herzog, veteran Labor politician and scion of a prominent family, elected President of Israel – Firstpost
3 years, 6 months ago

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

Firstpost  

Jerusalem: Isaac Herzog, a veteran politician and the scion of a prominent Israeli family, was elected president Tuesday, a largely ceremonial role that is meant to serve as the nation’s moral compass and promote unity. Herzog will be Israel’s 11th president, succeeding Reuven Rivlin, who is set to leave office next month after seven years in office. Herzog, 60, is …

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