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At 6:29 a.m., President Herzog Lowers the Flag of Israel to Half-Mast at the President’s Residence

On October 5, 2026, President Isaac Herzog opened the National Memorial Day for the Events of October 7th by lowering the flag of the State of Israel to half-mast at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem.

05.10.2026
President Herzog Addresses Israel’s 78th Independence Day Celebration in Kazakhstan

On April 27, 2026, President Isaac Herzog addressed an event celebrating Israel's 78th Independence Day hosted by Israel's Ambassador to Kazakhstan, Yoav Bistritsky, during the President's official visit to Kazakhstan. In attendance were the Chairman of the Senate of Kazakhstan, Maulen Ashimbayev, ministers, ambassadors, and members of the diplomatic corps.

27.04.2026
President Herzog Marks Israel’s 78th Independence Day with Ceremony for Outstanding IDF Soldiers

On April 22, 2026, President Isaac Herzog marked Israel’s 78th Independence Day with a ceremony at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem honoring 120 outstanding soldiers from across the Israel Defense Forces. The ceremony began with a flyover by the Israeli Air Force in salute to the outstanding soldiers. A highlight of the ceremony came when former hostage Alon Ohel and Dvir Bublil, a soldier injured in battle on October 7th, performed together on stage in honor of the outstanding soldiers.

22.04.2026
President Herzog Hosts Diplomatic Reception on Israel’s 78th Independence Day

On April 22, 2026, President Isaac Herzog hosted a reception for ambassadors, diplomats, military attachés, and faith leaders in honor of Israel’s 78th Independence Day at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem. The event was attended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Gideon Sa’ar, and ambassadors from around the world. In a moving moment, former hostage Alon Ohel and his brother Ronen performed on stage during the ceremony.

22.04.2026
Israel’s Highest Civilian Honor: President Herzog to Award the “Presidential Medal of Honor” to the President of Argentina Javier Milei During His Visit to Israel

As the State of Israel marks 78 years of independence, President Isaac Herzog will confer the “Presidential Medal of Honor” upon the President of Argentina, Javier Milei, in recognition of his consistent and outspoken commitment to the State of Israel since assuming office in 2023.

13.04.2026
President Herzog Pays Tribute to Fallen IDF Soldiers of the Nahal Brigade

On March 31, 2026, President Isaac Herzog visited IDF soldiers of the “Panther” Battalion prior to the Passover festival. In his address to the soldiers of the battalion, President Herzog paid tribute to the four IDF soldiers of the Nahal Brigade who fell in combat last night in southern Lebanon.

31.03.2026
President Herzog Meets with Former Hostage Bar Kuperstein

On March 29, 2025, President Isaac Herzog and the First Lady Michal Herzog met this morning with former hostage Bar Kuperstein and his family, marking the launch of his new book, "Unbroken." The meeting was also attended by Dov Eichenwald, CEO of Yedioth Books.

29.03.2026
President Herzog Visits Missile Impact Site in Tel Aviv

On March 24, 2026, President Isaac Herzog visited the site of an overnight missile attack on Tel Aviv. President Herzog was accompanied at the scene by the Mayor of Tel Aviv, Ron Huldai. The President then received a briefing at the emergency operations center of the Tel Aviv-Yafo Municipality.

24.03.2026
President Herzog Tours Northern Israel

On March 23, 2026, President Isaac Herzog visited the city of Kiryat Shemona and the Galilee area in northern Israel amidst the ongoing campaign against the Hezbollah terror organization in Lebanon.

23.03.2026
President Herzog Visits the Missile Impact Site in Dimona

On March 22, 2026, President Isaac Herzog visited the scene of the overnight missile attack on the city of Dimona in southern Israel.

22.03.2026
President Herzog Visits Missile Impact Site in Arad

On March 22, 2026, President Isaac Herzog visited the scene of the overnight missile attack on the city of Arad in southern Israel.

22.03.2026
President Herzog Visits Missile Impact Site in Ramat Gan

On March 18, 2026, President Isaac Herzog visited the site of the Iranian missile attack in Ramat Gan, where two innocent civilians were murdered overnight.

18.03.2026
President Herzog Meets Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna

On March 17, 2026, President Isaac Herzog met with Estonian Foreign Minister Margus Tsahkna during his visit to Israel. President Herzog thanked Foreign Minister Tsahkna for visiting Israel during the war, and noted that this is a sign of the strength of the friendship between Israel and Estonia.

17.03.2026
President Herzog Visits the Israel National Cyber Directorate

On March 15, 2026, President Isaac Herzog visited the Israel National Cyber Directorate, accompanied by the Directorate's Head, BG (Res.) Yossi Karadi.

15.03.2026
President Herzog Visits Site of Missile Attack in Zarzir

On March 13, 2026, President Isaac Herzog visited the impact site of a missile attack in the village of Zarzir.

13.03.2026
President Herzog Meets with Widower of Filipino National Killed in Iranian Missile Attack

On March 12, 2026, President Isaac Herzog met at the President's Residence with Bernie Galsim Lavarias, the widower of the late Mary Ann V. De Vera, a Filipino national who was killed in an Iranian missile attack on Tel Aviv last week. The meeting took place with the participation of the Ambassador of the Philippines to Israel, Aileen Mendiola.

12.03.2026
President Herzog Visits IAF Aerial Defense Array in Northern Israel

On March 10, 2026, President Isaac Herzog visited the Israeli Air Force (IAF) Aerial Defense Array on Israel’s northern border. Accompanied by the IAF Commander of the Aerial Defense Array, Brigadier General K., the President was briefed on the unit’s operational activities in defense of the State of Israel, including the unit’s detection and interception capabilities.

10.03.2026
President Herzog Visits Bereaved Family of Fallen Soldier Master Sergeant Maher Khatar in Majdal Shams:

On March 10, 2026, President Isaac Herzog visited the home of fallen IDF soldier Master Sergeant Maher Khatar in Majdal Shams in northern Israel to pay his condolences to the family. Master Sergeant Khatar, a soldier in the Combat Engineering Corps, fell earlier this week in battle in southern Lebanon.

10.03.2026
President Herzog Tours Northern Israel Amidst Ongoing Attacks from Iran and Lebanon

On March 8, 2026, President Isaac Herzog toured northern Israel amidst the ongoing attacks by the Iranian regime and the Hezbollah terrorist organization, Iran's proxy in Lebanon.

08.03.2026