Isaac Herzog is an Israeli politician and the country's current president, being the first president to have been born in Israel after the Declaration of Independence was announced.
In the past, Herzog had served several terms in the Knesset in the Labor Party and the Zionist Union in partnership with the Tzipi Livni-led Kadima.
His father, Chaim Herzog, was Israel's sixth president and his grandfather, Yitzhak Halevi Herzog, was chief rabbi of both Ireland and Israel. Currently, his brother Mike Herzog is Israel's ambassador to the US.
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Prior to the presentation of each award, a video was shown in which the heroes and heroines or close relatives of those who had been murdered were interviewed in their homes or in the fields nearby.
IDF Widows and Orphans Organization is the only Israeli organization that supports IDF widows and veterans. “The families continue to live with their loss, and we need to remember and support them".
Israel's climate delegation will share solutions at the UN conference with 167 nations in attendance.
Herzog argued that a loss of trust between Israelis and their government and a loss of solidarity between Israelis was at the heart of Iran and its proxies' attempts to destroy Israel.
The ceremony began with quotes from soldiers before they fell in battle, including by Sgt. Re'em Batito of the Golani Brigade, who died on October 7, 2023.
Movers and shakers in Israeli society.
Herzog, who has taken a particular interest in the hostages, mentions them at every opportunity, and did so when concluding his session with the youngsters.
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