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Isaac Herzog

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22 Sep 1960

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India

Why India to Europe trade corridor is stalling even as talks continue

A key hurdle hampering the progress of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor is the lingering uncertainty over Gaza.

21 Dec 2025 - 5:00PM

Australia

World leaders express horror at Bondi Beach attack as vigils held for victims

15 Dec 2025 - 6:28AM

Israel-Gaza war

Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision as several countries boycott contest

5 Dec 2025 - 2:21PM

Israel-Gaza war

Trump invites Netanyahu to White House as US warms to Syria’s president

Another invitation to Israel’s leader was issued after Syria’s president made a historic visit to the White House a few weeks ago.

2 Dec 2025 - 3:07PM

Israel

Israel’s Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon in corruption cases

The Israeli leader, who was indicted in 2019 on corruption charges, has long denied allegations against him.

1 Dec 2025 - 3:02PM

Turkey

Pope warns ‘piecemeal’ third world war ‘threatening’ humanity

In Ankara, Pope Leo urged for global peace amid rising conflicts and geopolitical tensions during his first trip outside Italy.

27 Nov 2025 - 10:25PM

Israel

Israeli settlers torch West Bank mosque sparking US concern

Israeli settlers torched a mosque, defacing it with hateful graffiti, prompting rare condemnations from officials amid rising tensions.

14 Nov 2025 - 12:15AM

Israel

Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu, sparking concerns over US influence

Trump wrote to Isaac Herzog claiming the case against Netanyahu was a ‘political, unjustified prosecution’, defending his long-time ally.

12 Nov 2025 - 10:32PM

Israel-Gaza war

Netanyahu calls for Israel to unite as Gaza hostages set for release

Some of the families of hostages have criticised Israel’s prime minister for allegedly prioritising military victory over their release.

13 Oct 2025 - 9:40AM

Israel-Gaza war

‘You dehumanise victims’: UN report says Israel committed genocide in Gaza

Israel rejects ‘libellous rant’ after UN Commission of Inquiry investigators conclude that PM Netanyahu is among those responsible.

16 Sep 2025 - 11:11PMvideocam

Palestinians run for cover during an Israeli air strike on a building in Gaza City on September 5. Photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

Tens of thousands of Israelis protest in capital, calling for an end to Gaza war

The renewed energy of the protest movement came with the recent government decision to seize Gaza City and nearby camps in a new offensive.

18 Aug 2025 - 8:19AM

Demonstrators take part in a protest calling for the return of all hostages and an end to the war in Gaza, in Tel Aviv, Israel on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

Mass starvation in Gaza: Israel blames Hamas as global outcry grows

Israel says it’s acting ‘according to international law’, and accuses Hamas of engineering a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

24 Jul 2025 - 10:48AM

Israel-Gaza war

Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages in ‘difficult’ Gaza truce talks

The US has signalled its belief that an agreement for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel will be struck before the end of the week.

10 Jul 2025 - 2:21PM

Middle East

Trump calls for Netanyahu’s corruption trial to be cancelled

US president calls Israeli prime minister a ‘warrior’ and a ‘great hero’ – and that the case against him is a ‘witch hunt’.

26 Jun 2025 - 4:14PM

US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House in April. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Iran conflict

Israelis relieved by US bombardment of Iran, united behind war

Israel’s air defences have kept people relatively safe, shooting down hundreds of projectiles that would otherwise cause widespread devastation.

22 Jun 2025 - 10:00PM

A man on an e-scooter passes a giant billboard, featuring US President Donald Trump, in Tel Aviv, Israel, on Sunday. Photo: Reuters

Israel-Gaza war

France blocks access to Israel arms stands at Paris Air Show

A black wall blocked off stands run by Israel Aerospace Industries, Rafael, Uvision, Elbit and Aeronautics for showing ‘offensive weapons’, including some used in Gaza.

16 Jun 2025 - 7:01PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Israel unveils revised Eurovision song after lyrics controversy

Organisers took issue with original song October Rain, which references the war in Gaza. Israel’s Eden Golan will perform new entry Hurricane at the contest in Sweden in May.

11 Mar 2024 - 8:56AM

Israel-Gaza war

Israeli president causes concern as Netherlands opens Holocaust museum

‘Pray for peace’: Isaac Herzog’s presence at the opening ceremony led to protests because of his nation’s offensive against Palestinians in Gaza.

10 Mar 2024 - 10:08PMvideocam

Demonstrators protest against Israel’s President Isaac Herzog attending the opening of the National Holocaust Museum in Amsterdam on Sunday. Photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

Israel threatens Eurovision pull-out if entry vetoed

Israel warned that it may withdraw from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest if organisers reject the lyrics from its entry as too political.

26 Feb 2024 - 10:39AM

Germany

Europe must strengthen its ability to defend itself, says Germany

The continent’s defence capabilities must improve regardless of who wins the US elections or how the war in Ukraine turns out, Chancellor Olaf Scholz tells a global security conference in Munich.

17 Feb 2024 - 8:58PMvideocam

Israel-Gaza war

Israel president hit with criminal complaint in Switzerland over war in Gaza

The authorities said they received a complaint against Isaac Herzog, who was in Davos on Thursday. Several people are said to have filed charges.

19 Jan 2024 - 10:28PM

Israel’s President Isaac Herzog at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, on Thursday. Photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

Hundreds gather to mark infant Israeli hostage’s first birthday

Kfir Bibas and his family were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. In Tel Aviv and as far away as Rome and Berlin, protesters wore orange, inspired by Kfir’s hair, to mark his first year.

19 Jan 2024 - 6:37AM

People hold a birthday cake to mark the first birthday of Israeli toddler Kfir Bibas, who is held hostage by Hamas in Gaza, outside the Kirya military base in Tel Aviv, Israel on Thursday. Photo: EPA-EFE

Israel-Gaza war

In Davos, Israel’s president says ties with Saudi Arabia key to ending Gaza war

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said normalising ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia is a key element of ending the war with Hamas and a game-changer for the entire Middle East.

18 Jan 2024 - 8:48PMvideocam

Li Qiang

China’s Li Qiang to attend World Economic Forum in Davos

Chinese premier will address opening ceremony at annual meeting of political and business leaders, then pay official visits to Switzerland and Ireland as Beijing kicks off ‘high-level exchange’ with Europe.

11 Jan 2024 - 8:51PM

Israel-Gaza war

Explainer | What is the genocide case against Israel at top UN court?

The International Court of Justice will hold hearings this week on a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza war.

10 Jan 2024 - 11:37AM

Smoke rises following an Israeli bombardment in the Gaza Strip, as seen from southern Israel. File photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

UN says more than 1 in 4 in Gaza starving because of war

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated rapidly since Israel began a major military operation on October 7.

22 Dec 2023 - 4:45PM

Palestinians converge for a free meal in Rafah, Gaza Strip. International aid agencies say Gaza is suffering from shortages of food, medicine and other basic supplies. Photo: AP

Israel-Gaza war

Herzog says Israel ready to pause Gaza fight in exchange for more hostages

Hamas says it is ‘categorically rejecting’ negotiations over prisoner exchange while Israel’s attack on is ongoing.

20 Dec 2023 - 3:09AM

Saudi Arabia

‘Fragile’ Saudi peace efforts hamper US response to Houthi attacks in Red Sea

As Saudi Arabia draws closer to a peace deal with Yemen’s Houthi fighters, ‘escalatory actions’ could trigger another conflict in the Middle East that does not serve Saudi or US interests, analysts say.

17 Dec 2023 - 2:54PM

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Isaac Herzog

Why India to Europe trade corridor is stalling even as talks continue

A key hurdle hampering the progress of the India–Middle East–Europe Economic Corridor is the lingering uncertainty over Gaza.

World leaders express horror at Bondi Beach attack as vigils held for victims

Israel cleared to stay in Eurovision as several countries boycott contest

Trump invites Netanyahu to White House as US warms to Syria’s president

Another invitation to Israel’s leader was issued after Syria’s president made a historic visit to the White House a few weeks ago.

Israel’s Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon in corruption cases

The Israeli leader, who was indicted in 2019 on corruption charges, has long denied allegations against him.

Pope warns ‘piecemeal’ third world war ‘threatening’ humanity

In Ankara, Pope Leo urged for global peace amid rising conflicts and geopolitical tensions during his first trip outside Italy.

Israeli settlers torch West Bank mosque sparking US concern

Israeli settlers torched a mosque, defacing it with hateful graffiti, prompting rare condemnations from officials amid rising tensions.

Trump urges Israel to pardon Netanyahu, sparking concerns over US influence

Trump wrote to Isaac Herzog claiming the case against Netanyahu was a ‘political, unjustified prosecution’, defending his long-time ally.

Netanyahu calls for Israel to unite as Gaza hostages set for release

Some of the families of hostages have criticised Israel’s prime minister for allegedly prioritising military victory over their release.

‘You dehumanise victims’: UN report says Israel committed genocide in Gaza

Israel rejects ‘libellous rant’ after UN Commission of Inquiry investigators conclude that PM Netanyahu is among those responsible.

Tens of thousands of Israelis protest in capital, calling for an end to Gaza war

The renewed energy of the protest movement came with the recent government decision to seize Gaza City and nearby camps in a new offensive.

Mass starvation in Gaza: Israel blames Hamas as global outcry grows

Israel says it’s acting ‘according to international law’, and accuses Hamas of engineering a humanitarian catastrophe in Gaza.

Hamas agrees to release 10 hostages in ‘difficult’ Gaza truce talks

The US has signalled its belief that an agreement for a 60-day ceasefire with Israel will be struck before the end of the week.

Trump calls for Netanyahu’s corruption trial to be cancelled

US president calls Israeli prime minister a ‘warrior’ and a ‘great hero’ – and that the case against him is a ‘witch hunt’.

Israelis relieved by US bombardment of Iran, united behind war

Israel’s air defences have kept people relatively safe, shooting down hundreds of projectiles that would otherwise cause widespread devastation.

France blocks access to Israel arms stands at Paris Air Show

A black wall blocked off stands run by Israel Aerospace Industries, Rafael, Uvision, Elbit and Aeronautics for showing ‘offensive weapons’, including some used in Gaza.

Israel unveils revised Eurovision song after lyrics controversy

Organisers took issue with original song October Rain, which references the war in Gaza. Israel’s Eden Golan will perform new entry Hurricane at the contest in Sweden in May.

Israeli president causes concern as Netherlands opens Holocaust museum

‘Pray for peace’: Isaac Herzog’s presence at the opening ceremony led to protests because of his nation’s offensive against Palestinians in Gaza.

Israel threatens Eurovision pull-out if entry vetoed

Israel warned that it may withdraw from this year’s Eurovision Song Contest if organisers reject the lyrics from its entry as too political.

Europe must strengthen its ability to defend itself, says Germany

The continent’s defence capabilities must improve regardless of who wins the US elections or how the war in Ukraine turns out, Chancellor Olaf Scholz tells a global security conference in Munich.

Israel president hit with criminal complaint in Switzerland over war in Gaza

The authorities said they received a complaint against Isaac Herzog, who was in Davos on Thursday. Several people are said to have filed charges.

Hundreds gather to mark infant Israeli hostage’s first birthday

Kfir Bibas and his family were kidnapped by Hamas on October 7. In Tel Aviv and as far away as Rome and Berlin, protesters wore orange, inspired by Kfir’s hair, to mark his first year.

In Davos, Israel’s president says ties with Saudi Arabia key to ending Gaza war

Israeli President Isaac Herzog said normalising ties between Israel and Saudi Arabia is a key element of ending the war with Hamas and a game-changer for the entire Middle East.

China’s Li Qiang to attend World Economic Forum in Davos

Chinese premier will address opening ceremony at annual meeting of political and business leaders, then pay official visits to Switzerland and Ireland as Beijing kicks off ‘high-level exchange’ with Europe.

.css-sioo19{color:#c79a00;}Explainer | What is the genocide case against Israel at top UN court?

The International Court of Justice will hold hearings this week on a case brought by South Africa accusing Israel of genocide in the Gaza war.

UN says more than 1 in 4 in Gaza starving because of war

The humanitarian situation in Gaza has deteriorated rapidly since Israel began a major military operation on October 7.

Herzog says Israel ready to pause Gaza fight in exchange for more hostages

Hamas says it is ‘categorically rejecting’ negotiations over prisoner exchange while Israel’s attack on is ongoing.

‘Fragile’ Saudi peace efforts hamper US response to Houthi attacks in Red Sea

As Saudi Arabia draws closer to a peace deal with Yemen’s Houthi fighters, ‘escalatory actions’ could trigger another conflict in the Middle East that does not serve Saudi or US interests, analysts say.

Explainer | What is the genocide case against Israel at top UN court?