Isaac Herzog

Israeli president warns of risk of civil war

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli President Isaac Herzog unveiled alternative changes to the judiciary in response to a planned overhaul by Israel's far-right coalition that has triggered mass protests in recent…

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Israel’s president to meet factions, pick nominee to form government

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's President Isaac Herzog said on Tuesday he will begin consulting all elected parties on Wednesday before tasking a candidate with forming the next government. The meetings,…

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Israel’s president launches drive to give third COVID-19 shot to over-60s

Israeli President Isaac Herzog received a third shot of coronavirus vaccine on Friday, kicking off a campaign to give booster doses to people aged over 60 as part of efforts…

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Herzog takes office as Israel’s 11th president

Isaac Herzog took office on Wednesday as Israel’s 11th president after a day of ceremonies with outgoing President Reuven Rivlin. During his term in office, Rivlin consistently scored high public…

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UPDATED: Veteran politician Herzog elected president of Israel

Israel's parliament on Wednesday elected former centre-left politician Isaac Herzog as the country's president, a role that is largely ceremonial but also meant to promote unity among ethnic and religious…

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