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Isaac Herzog

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Israeli President Says Its ‘Not Dragging America’ into War With Iran
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said Sunday that his country has nothing to do with what is happening between the U.S. and Iran. “We are leaving it to the decision of the head of, the president of the United States and…
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Also known as Bougie Herzog

Overview

Isaac "Bougie" Herzog (; born 22 September 1960) is an Israeli politician who has been serving as the 11th president of Israel since 2021. He is the first president to be born in Israel after its Declaration of Independence. Son of former Israeli president Chaim Herzog, he is a lawyer by profession and had served as Government Secretary from 1999 to 2001. He was a member of the Knesset from 2003 to 2018. He has held several ministerial posts between 2005 and 2011, including serving as Minister of Welfare and Social Services from 2007 to 2011 under prime ministers Ehud Olmert and Benjamin Netanyahu. Herzog had also served as Chairman of the Labor Party and the Zionist Union alliance from 2013 to 2017. He served as Leader of the Opposition from 2013 to 2018 and was the Labor Party candidate for prime minister during the 2015 legislative election. Herzog was elected in the 2021 presidential election and was inaugurated on 7 July 2021. He is the first son of an Israeli president to become president himself.

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Isaac "Bougie" Herzog (; born 22 September 1960) is an Israeli politician who has been serving as the 11th president of Israel since 2021. He is the first president to be born in Israel after its Declaration of Independence.

Occupation: politician, lawyer, advocate, jurist
Position held: Minister of Welfare and Social Services, Knesset member, Knesset member, Knesset member
Citizenship: Israel
Born: September 22, 1960

Notable quotes

“My mission, the mission of my term, is to do everything in order to rebuild hope.”
— Cited in "Israel swears in Isaac Herzog as 11th president", Aljazeera (7 July 2021).
“The historic connection of Jews to Hebron, to the tomb of the patriarch, to the heritage of the patriarchs and matriarchs is unquestionable. Recognition of this connection must be beyond all controversy.”
— Cited in "Lighting candle at Hebron shrine, Herzog says Jewish connection is 'unquestionable'", The Times of Israel (28 November 2021).
“Indeed, we both (Israel and Bahrain) want, above all, regional peace and mutual prosperity.”
— Cited in "Herzog wishes Bahrain's king happy national day", The Jerusalem Post (16 December 2021)
“May you (Eytan Stibbe) influence the whole of humanity for another hundred years. May you continue to bring all of us, your nation, your country, and your family, great pride. Fly in peace and return in peace. Look after yourself.”
— Cited in "President gives astronaut a prayer for Israel to take to space", The Times of Israel (16 December 2021).
“Glass ceilings are being smashed every day in Israel, and I'm proud that during my time in the President's Residence, another one is being broken by a worthy and promising officer.”
— Cited in "Israeli president's pick for military secretary makes history", Jewish News Syndicate (21 December 2021).
“The Iranian nuclear threat must be neutralized once and for all, with or without an agreement. Iran must not be allowed to acquire nuclear weapons capabilities.”
— Cited in "Iran must be stopped from obtaining a nuclear bomb, with or without deal - Herzog", The Jerusalem Post (22 December 2021).

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