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Dec 4, 2022, 1:43 PM

Bahrain’s warm peace with Israel: What’s next?

President Isaac Herzog (front L) and King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa (front R) at the Al Qudaibiya palace in Manama, December 4, 2022. (Lazar Berman/Times of Israel)

Direct flights were just the beginning - we anticipate a free trade agreement and ample exchange, as Israelis and Bahrainis discover new opportunities with each other

Nov 7, 2022, 9:37 AM

To save the planet, encourage Middle Eastern partnerships

Egyptian farmers sit under the shade of a dried up palm tree surrounded by barren wasteland that was once fertile and green, in Second Village, Qouta town, Fayoum, Egypt, Aug. 5, 2020 (AP Photo/Nariman El-Mofty, File)

Skeptics may call the 'Renewable Middle East' a dream, but this pipeline will carry the green energy that will help to liberate the world from its fossil fuel dependence

May 29, 2022, 6:03 AM

City of hearts: President Herzog on Jerusalem Day

The city promises freedom of worship for members of all religions and, no less importantly, a form of coexistence that does not diminish difference and tradition

Dec 7, 2021, 6:00 AM

‘Think Good’: Time to transform the online discourse in Israel

President Isaac Herzog at his official residence in Jerusalem, November 7, 2021. (Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)

On launching a campaign to encourage us all to stop before posting yet another insult and instead choose words that shine our inner light and help others shine theirs

Mar 1, 2020, 1:21 PM

A historic global community of committed Jews

We recently concluded another meeting of The Jewish Agency Board of Governors, made up of 220 Jewish leaders from around the world, including representatives of the World Zionist Organization, Jewish Federations of North America, and Keren Hayesod. These wonderful...

Jan 2, 2020, 1:00 PM

Putting out the welcome mat for an anti-Semite

Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad. (Wikipedia)

Malaysia's PM is proud to speak out against 'the Jews,' and yet is feted by Trump, Obama, and others who officially denounce anti-Semitism

Sep 10, 2019, 9:22 PM

A dark cloud hovers over religious freedom in Europe

Illustrative: Demonstration of a ritual goat slaughter for ultra-Orthodox Jewish students in Zichron Moshe, on April 26, 2011. (Yaakov Naumi/Flash90)

Belgium's ban on kosher slaughter represents a slide down the slippery slope toward official infringement on freedom of religion

Mar 16, 2015, 12:32 AM

My responsibility, my promise

He wants a chance to return Israel to what it once was: strong, prosperous, respected, confident and courageous

Jan 12, 2013, 6:44 PM

Only Shelly can replace Bibi

A Netanyahu victory is by no means a slam dunk, and Labor has viable plans for fixing the economy and seeking peace

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Isaac Herzog is the eleventh President of the State of Israel.