Yitzhak Herzog
Yitzhak Herzog is an Israeli politician who has served as the President of Israel since 2021, following a career as leader of the Labor Party and chairman of the Jewish Agency.
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Sep 1, 2026
Lean Right
Honored Shira Banki at Jerusalem Pride Parade, a social gesture.
Likud views this as a moderate move that does not challenge coalition's religious agenda.
Aug 13, 2026
Lean Right
President Herzog honored the late Shira Banki at the Jerusalem Pride Parade on Friday.
Likud respects the president but his Pride participation highlights tensions with religious coalition partners, making it an awkward story for the right.
Aug 9, 2026
Lean Right
Herzog honored Shira Banki at the Jerusalem Pride Parade, renewing attention on the contested event and the legacy of her murder.
For Likud voters, Herzog's gesture reflects presidential unity, but it also highlights tensions between the coalition's religious base and progressive social agendas.
Aug 4, 2026
Lean Left
The president is convening talks between coalition and opposition on the Shin Bet dismissal, warning of constitutional disaster.
The left criticizes his mediation as legitimizing a coup, while some activists still hope he can block the most extreme measures.
Jul 29, 2026
Center
The president awarded 11 medals of honor to outstanding citizens including artists and social activists.
While non-political, Yesh Atid values his role in upholding national unity and contrasts it with the government's divisiveness.
Jul 13, 2026
Lean Right
The president honored Shira Banki at the Jerusalem Pride Parade, a gesture of national unity.
While Likud respects the office, some on the right see this as prioritizing social issues over security.
Jul 10, 2026
Lean Right
Honored Shira Banki at the Jerusalem Pride Parade.
Likud respects the President's ceremonial role but notes his participation in Pride may clash with coalition religious parties and secular-religious tensions.
Jul 9, 2026
Lean Right
President Herzog honored Shira Banki at the Jerusalem Pride Parade.
Likud respects the presidency but views this as a ceremonial gesture, not a policy shift.
Jul 7, 2026
Far Left
President Herzog has urged unity and warned against proposed judicial overhaul bills, but his calls are largely symbolic.
Hadash sees Herzog as a ceremonial figure whose appeals for civility avoid addressing the root causes of the crisis: occupation and far-right extremism.
Jul 7, 2026
Lean Right
President Herzog honored Shira Banki at the Jerusalem Pride Parade, as covered in article 18.
Likud respects his ceremonial role but may criticize his participation in an event that divides religious and secular voters.