Isaac Herzog
President of Israel since 2021
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On behalf of the people of Israel, I would be honored to present you with Israel’s highest recognition of civilian heroism, the Israeli Presidential Award for Civilian Heroism,
- Herzog wroteHindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/india/news…
- a statement from the President's office quoted Herzog as sayingABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…
While the unfolding of events reads like a thriller, one can only imagine the true sense of terror and grave urgency that overwhelmed the cockpit as you struggled midair for your very being,
- Herzog wroteABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…
Captain Machchhar’s sheer courage and bravery and sound professionalism helped avert this catastrophe,
- Herzog saidGulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/flydubai…Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/india/news…ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…
- Addressing the award recipients, Herzog saidFree Press Journalfreepressjournal.in/india/indi…
At great altitude, in an aircraft that had lost control and was rapidly losing altitude, in freefall, amid seconds of chaos and fear, the lives of 174 passengers hung in the balance — and who knows how many more people on the ground,
- Herzog saidArutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…
On behalf of the State of Israel, on behalf of the passengers of Flydubai Flight 1073 whose lives you saved, and on behalf of everyone who believes in the power of mutual responsibility — I salute you,
- Herzog concludedArutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…
I have the privilege and honor of hosting you here at the President’s Residence, honoring the extraordinary civilian heroism embodied in your actions, and witnessing one of the most chilling aviation stories known to humanity in general and Israeli society in particular."
- Addressing the six at the ceremony, Herzog saidArutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…
In the last 24 hours
Israel President writes to flydubai Indian pilot Smit Machchhar: ‘Hero of Israel, India, all of humanity’
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/india/news…The aircraft, carrying 174 passengers and six crew members, was diverted to Tabuk in Saudi Arabia after the mid-air incident
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…Earlier
Israel to honour flydubai's Indian pilot Smit Machchhar with civilian heroism award
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/india/news…Machchhar is recovering in a hospital in Abu Dhabi after sustaining serious injuries
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/world/flydubai…Thousands Gather In Tel Aviv To Remember October 7 Victims On Third Anniversary
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/thou…Israelis commemorate October 7 attack as election looms
Financial Timesft.com/content/5465abcc…President Herzog opens October 7 memorial events with candle-lighting at 6:29 a.m.
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…flydubai incident: Dentist recalls 40-minute fight to save captain Smit Machchhar after cockpit attack
Gulf Newsgulfnews.com/business/aviation…Rajya Sabha MP Kartikeya Sharma urged PM Modi to honour FlyDubai pilot Captain Smit Machchar with the Ashok Chakra
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/india…Trump says he thinks Iran was responsible flydubai incident, Vance claims no known Iran connection
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…US President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance have offered differing assessments of the September 30 flydubai incident, in which Indian pilot Smit Machchar was stabbed by his Omani co-pilot, Hamam al-Hammami
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…Herzog to Fox News: Israel is ‘protecting the West and the free world’
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Even as reporting emerged about alleged extremist online activity and Israeli claims of Islamist radicalization, major outlets generally left the word “Islamist” within attributions rather than adopting it as their own description of the suspected motive
Newsweeknewsweek.com/flydubai/attack…FlyDubai co-pilot planned to crash aircraft into Tel Aviv airport
Euronewseuronews.com/2026/10…Australian authorities are investigating an Omani FlyDubai co-pilot's time in Australia after he allegedly tried to seize an Israel-bound aircraft
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/israel…Almost Three In Four of Americans Fear AI Could Threaten Human Survival, New Poll Shows
International Business Timesibtimes.com/almost/three…Yet one serious danger is mentioned less frequently — the threat posed by AI — empowered lethal weapons
Guardiantheguardian.com/commentisfree/…Flydubai Co-Pilot Handed Over To UAE As Probe Into Mid-Air Stabbing Of Captain Widens
ABP Livenews.abplive.com/news/world…Passengers aboard FlyDubai Flight 1073 recounted frightening moments after a suspect allegedly attacked a pilot and attempted to bring down the plane
ABC 7 Newsabc7news.com/story/uae…Israel’s Herzog calls British sanctions a ‘grave mistake,’ accuses UK of election interference
Politicopolitico.com/news/2026…Last year Delek Group was included in a UN database of firms which allegedly provide services or utilities to support settlements in occupied Palestinian territories
BBCbbc.com/news/articles…Despite praise and White House visits, Trump avoids endorsing Netanyahu
Aljazeeraaljazeera.com/news/2026…When aides gathered in the Oval Office one day in the spring of 2024, they found President Joseph R. Biden Jr. on the verge of an outburst
The New York Timesnytimes.com/2026/10…‘Severe and totally unacceptable’: Herzog condemns Samaria violence
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…The recent attempt at a show of unity by the Jewish Zionist parties opposed to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu running in the election, now less than a month away, was only partially successful
Haaretzhaaretz.com/israel/news…IDF Chief Zamir cancels US trip amid heightened security alert
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Israel is facing unprecedented international pressure over surging violence in the occupied West Bank, where settler militants backed by cabinet ministers have accelerated a campaign of ethnic cleansing ahead of an election next month
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Security warnings cut Netanyahu’s US visit to just seven hours
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Protesters and counter-protesters clashed in New York near the UNGA venue ahead of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's speech
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/world…Israel hits back at UN with AI mockery, doubles down on anti-Palestinian policies
Haaretzhaaretz.com/israel/news…President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday addressed international criticism of Israel, warning world leaders gathered at the UN General Assembly not to “erase October 7th from the story."
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Israeli president overrules military to pardon soldier who killed incapacitated Palestinian attacker
CNNcnn.com/2026/09…Elor Azaria's conviction for manslaughter and his release after serving two-thirds of his sentence drew enormous attention in Israel, where military service is compulsory for most Jewish men
The Independentindependent.co.uk/news/israel…US marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
CNAchannelnewsasia.com/watch/us…U.S. Vice President JD Vance attended the annual remembrance ceremony, along with four former presidents: Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, Barack Obama and Joe Biden
XinhuaNetenglish.news.cn/20260912/00c6d…Netanyahu on 9/11: 'There is no ‘yes, but’ when it comes to terrorism'
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Clinton spoke to the MS NOW panel about Israel and achieving peace in the Middle East
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/hillary…Rachel Rabin, kibbutz pioneer and sister of Yitzhak Rabin, dies at 101
Haaretzhaaretz.com/israel/news…Rachel Rabin Yaakov, sister of the late Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin, passed away Friday at the age of 102
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Herzog’s Rosh Hashanah message: ‘We are here, we are strong’
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Israel announces closure of UK consulate in Jerusalem in response to sanctions over West Bank settlements
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Israeli Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar spoke on Monday evening with UK Opposition Leader Kemi Badenoch and Shadow Foreign Secretary Tom Tugendhat, following the British government’s latest announcement imposing sanctions on Jews in Judea and Samaria
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Smotrich calls for expulsion of British ambassador over expected sanctions
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…UN expert Francesca Albanese calls for ‘true paradigm shift’ as Miliband resets policy on Israel
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Once again, Britain’s political leaders have completely lost their moral compass when it comes to Jews and Israel
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Herzog hints to PM: Israel Police saved us on October 7th
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Israel’s October 7 timeline has put Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu under fresh scrutiny, with Israeli reports raising questions over how quickly he responded after Hamas launched its attack
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/hama…Huckabee calls Israeli settler violence in West Bank an ‘act of terror’
The Hillthehill.com/policy/internation…Mike Huckabee on Saturday met Palestinian American residents who described the impact of the violence on their lives and properties
South China Morning Postscmp.com/news/world…At family's request, Shin Bet joins search for Ethiopian girl missing since 2024
Haaretzhaaretz.com/israel/news…President Isaac Herzog met today (Tuesday) at the President’s Residence with the family of Hymanut Kassaou, who has been missing for about two and a half years
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Kushner meets Netanyahu after talks with Hamas on stalled Gaza peace plan
CNNcnn.com/2026/08…Trump is expanding his Middle East outreach as Jared Kushner reportedly meets Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi and Hamas political chief Khalil al-Hayya in Egypt
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/videos/trum…PM Modi thanks Netanyahu, hopes for stronger India-Israel partnership
Asianet Newsablenewsable.asianetnews.com/world…More than 400 Indians from all over Israel descended on this northern coastal city in Tel Aviv district to celebrate the Independence Day
Deccan Heralddeccanherald.com/world/rest…Eurovision: Winners involved in 'armed conflict' now ineligible to host contest
France 24france24.com/en/eurovision…The change could have particular significance for recent high-flyers Ukraine and Israel
Deutsche Welledw.com/en/eurovision…Most Israelis fear upcoming election could be compromised, new poll finds
Haaretzhaaretz.com/israel/news…This election is not just about borders or defense; it is a fateful referendum on the internal disintegration of Israeli society
Newsweeknewsweek.com/israels/next…Theodor Herzl's grandparents reinterred in Jerusalem after remains brought from Serbia
Haaretzhaaretz.com/jewish/history…Shimon Leib Herzl and Rivka Herzl were exhumed in Serbia from the Jewish cemetery in Zemun, near Belgrade, in a process carried out in accordance with local religious and legal requirements
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Anti-Jewish hate crimes make of 70% of hate crimes in New York City
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Mamdani sat with the Uncivilized Media in 2023, and Fox News Digital found that he was still following the account on Instagram as of July 24, 2026
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/media/mamdani…Herzog condemns Mamdani: He's spreading blasphemy, hate, antisemitic rhetoric
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…In an incident that drew global attention, Mamdani posted a video on social media on July 21 in which he called Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "a war criminal" and "the architect of a horrific genocide against the Palestinian people."
Fox Newsfoxnews.com/world/exclusive…Benayahu and Yuval, who rushed to save hikers, killed in terror attack
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Poll: Eisenkot's Yashar! widens lead over Likud
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Herzog says Shin Bet warned him of 'internal and external' threats to election's integrity
Haaretzhaaretz.com/israel/news…Meir Ben-Shabbat to Arutz Sheva: Hamas is trying to replicate Hezbollah's model
Arutz Shevaisraelnationalnews.com/news/43…Iran no longer a 'very strong, powerful terrorist state' after Operation Epic Fury, Leavitt says
The Jerusalem Postjpost.com/international/articl…Pressure Builds Over Israel’s Treatment of Palestinian Prisoners
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…Israeli forces intercepted her boat in international waters on 8 October and took her to Israel, where she was detained for five days
Guardiantheguardian.com/world/2026…Pressure Builds Over Israel’s Treatment of Palestinian Prisoners
The Wall Street Journalwsj.com/world/middle…When the lights briefly came back on a few hours later, a new era of hard-line policies had begun
Hindustan Timeshindustantimes.com/world/news…