Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with U.S. Senator Sheehy
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today (Wednesday, 29 July 2026) at Blair House in Washington with U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy.
Prime Minister Netanyahu:
"I want to thank you for your unbelievable support, your courageous and clear championing of our alliance and our values. You've been a wonderful friend, and I want to express the gratitude of the people of Israel, the State of Israel. Thank you."
Senator Sheehy:
"Well, it's easy to have friends when it's sunny and everyone's happy, but when you're under siege, that's when your true friends come out."
Prime Minister Netanyahu:
"And that's exactly what you've shown. So thank you."
Senator Sheehy:
"Absolutely, it's an honor to do it."
Attached photo credits: Ma'ayan Toaf (GPO)
Attached video credit: Itay Beit-On (GPO) / Sound credit: Ben Peretz (GPO)
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met today (Wednesday, 29 July 2026) at Blair House in Washington with U.S. Senator Tim Sheehy.
Prime Minister Netanyahu:
"I want to thank you for your unbelievable support, your courageous and clear championing of our alliance and our values. You've been a wonderful friend, and I want to express the gratitude of the people of Israel, the State of Israel. Thank you."
Senator Sheehy:
"Well, it's easy to have friends when it's sunny and everyone's happy, but when you're under siege, that's when your true friends come out."
Prime Minister Netanyahu:
"And that's exactly what you've shown. So thank you."
Senator Sheehy:
"Absolutely, it's an honor to do it."
Attached photo credits: Ma'ayan Toaf (GPO)
Attached video credit: Itay Beit-On (GPO) / Sound credit: Ben Peretz (GPO)
Prime Minister Netanyahu meets with AIPAC leaders
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu met today (Wednesday, 29 July 2026) at Blair House in Washington with leaders of AIPAC.
Attached photo credits: Ma'ayan Toaf (GPO) / Sara Netanyahu
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his wife Sara Netanyahu met today (Wednesday, 29 July 2026) at Blair House in Washington with leaders of AIPAC.
Attached photo credits: Ma'ayan Toaf (GPO) / Sara Netanyahu
Joint Announcement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz
In accordance with the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, the IDF has just destroyed the terror tunnels in the Beaufort area of southern Lebanon, an underground infrastructure that was a central part of the Hezbollah terror organization's invasion plan for the communities of the Galilee.
The tunnels were blown up using approximately 700 tons of explosives, as part of the IDF's systematic operation to destroy all of Hezbollah's terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
The powerful operation was carried out at this time following yesterday's blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement by the Hezbollah terror organization.
The State of Israel will not accept any violation of the ceasefire agreement. Any attempt by Hezbollah to harm IDF forces or Israeli citizens will be met with a harsh and powerful response that will exact a heavy price from the terror organization.
The IDF will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon and will continue to destroy any terror infrastructure in order to prevent any attempt by Hezbollah to rebuild its capabilities.
In accordance with the directive of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Defense Minister Israel Katz, the IDF has just destroyed the terror tunnels in the Beaufort area of southern Lebanon, an underground infrastructure that was a central part of the Hezbollah terror organization's invasion plan for the communities of the Galilee.
The tunnels were blown up using approximately 700 tons of explosives, as part of the IDF's systematic operation to destroy all of Hezbollah's terror infrastructure in southern Lebanon.
The powerful operation was carried out at this time following yesterday's blatant violation of the ceasefire agreement by the Hezbollah terror organization.
The State of Israel will not accept any violation of the ceasefire agreement. Any attempt by Hezbollah to harm IDF forces or Israeli citizens will be met with a harsh and powerful response that will exact a heavy price from the terror organization.
The IDF will remain in the security zone in southern Lebanon and will continue to destroy any terror infrastructure in order to prevent any attempt by Hezbollah to rebuild its capabilities.
(Communicated by the President’s Spokesperson)
Sunday, 2 August 2026 / 19 Menachem Av 5786
Media Advisory – President Herzog's Schedule for Monday, August 3, 2026
President Herzog to Receive Diplomatic Credentials of Ambassadors of Sri Lanka, Georgia, Nigeria, Germany, Chile, and Honduras
On Monday, August 3, 2026 at 8:45am, President Isaac Herzog will receive the diplomatic credentials of the new Ambassadors of Sri Lanka, Georgia, Nigeria, Germany, Chile, and Honduras in a formal ceremony to be held at the President's Residence.
Schedule:
08:45 — Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Mr. Saman Kumar Chandrasiri
09:20 — Ambassador of Georgia, Mr. Beka Dvali
09:55 — Ambassador of Nigeria, Mr. Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu
10:35 — Ambassador of Germany, Mr. Alexander Graf Lambsdorff
11:20 — Ambassador of Chile, Mr. Gabriel Alejandro Zaliasnik Schilkurt
12:05 — Ambassador of Honduras, Mr. Jose Luis Nunez Bennet
The credentials ceremonies will be open to media coverage for journalists that register in advance. Media registration must be completed by tomorrow (Monday) at 07:00 via email: [email protected]. Registered media will be admitted up to 45 minutes before the start of each ceremony, subject to security screening and presentation of valid ID and a valid GPO press card only. The event will also be documented by the GPO, with press materials distributed at its conclusion.
Benjamin Lee, [email protected], 050-6169572
Sunday, 2 August 2026 / 19 Menachem Av 5786
Media Advisory – President Herzog's Schedule for Monday, August 3, 2026
President Herzog to Receive Diplomatic Credentials of Ambassadors of Sri Lanka, Georgia, Nigeria, Germany, Chile, and Honduras
On Monday, August 3, 2026 at 8:45am, President Isaac Herzog will receive the diplomatic credentials of the new Ambassadors of Sri Lanka, Georgia, Nigeria, Germany, Chile, and Honduras in a formal ceremony to be held at the President's Residence.
Schedule:
08:45 — Ambassador of Sri Lanka, Mr. Saman Kumar Chandrasiri
09:20 — Ambassador of Georgia, Mr. Beka Dvali
09:55 — Ambassador of Nigeria, Mr. Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu
10:35 — Ambassador of Germany, Mr. Alexander Graf Lambsdorff
11:20 — Ambassador of Chile, Mr. Gabriel Alejandro Zaliasnik Schilkurt
12:05 — Ambassador of Honduras, Mr. Jose Luis Nunez Bennet
The credentials ceremonies will be open to media coverage for journalists that register in advance. Media registration must be completed by tomorrow (Monday) at 07:00 via email: [email protected]. Registered media will be admitted up to 45 minutes before the start of each ceremony, subject to security screening and presentation of valid ID and a valid GPO press card only. The event will also be documented by the GPO, with press materials distributed at its conclusion.
Benjamin Lee, [email protected], 050-6169572
U.S Based Delegitimization Groups July 2026.pdf
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Ministry of Diaspora Affairs and Combating Antisemitism Reveals Unique Study with Financial Data of Approximately 20 U.S. Delegitimization Organizations expressing support for terrorist groups and raising over $250,000,000
The report analyzes the operational patterns, funding sources, and network of connections between organizations and entities involved in incitement, terrorism, and illegal activity.
Please see the attached Word and PDF files
The report analyzes the operational patterns, funding sources, and network of connections between organizations and entities involved in incitement, terrorism, and illegal activity.
Please see the attached Word and PDF files
(Communicated by the President’s Spokesperson)
Monday, 3 August 2026 / 20 Menachem Av 5786
President Isaac Herzog Receives Diplomatic Credentials of New Ambassadors to Israel, as Chile and Honduras Return Ambassadors for the First Time Since October 7th
President Herzog on the steps taken by the Board of Peace on Gaza: “This is a very positive step, with the clear caveat and undertaking that Hamas must be disarmed fully. This is clearly the basis of moving forward to the next phase by bringing in the government of technocrats”
On August 3, 2026, President Isaac Herzog received the diplomatic credentials of six new Ambassadors to Israel, including from Chile and Honduras, whose countries returned Ambassadors to Israel for the first time since October 7th. In formal ceremonies held at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, the new Ambassadors of Germany, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff; Chile, Gabriel Alejandro Zaliasnik Schilkurt; Honduras, Jose Luis Nunez Bennet; Nigeria, Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu; Georgia, Beka Dvali; and Sri Lanka, Saman Kumar Chandrasiri, all presented their diplomatic credentials.
Upon receiving the diplomatic credentials of the new ambassadors, President Herzog addressed the steps taken on Gaza by the Board of Peace: “I see a lot of positive elements in the efforts of the Board of Peace, under the auspices of President Trump and his leadership. I think his 20-Point Plan, which was adopted by the UN Security Council, and now, moving forward with the guidelines and the agreements that are going to be reached, is a very positive step with the clear caveat and undertaking that Hamas must be disarmed, and I hope Hamas will be disarmed fully. This is clearly the basis of moving forward to the next phase by bringing in the government of technocrats. The efforts of the Americans, the Board of Peace, President Trump, and CEO of the Board of Peace Nickolay Mladenov can bring a certain vision of hope, also to the people of Gaza and to the people of Israel. I sincerely hope and pray that we will find ways to move forward with our Palestinian neighbors on all fronts, to have a dialogue with our Palestinian neighbors.”
Welcoming the new Ambassador of Germany to Israel, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, President Herzog stated: “I welcome Ambassador Lambsdorff to Israel. The special relationship between Israel and Germany is rooted in a painful history, but today stands as a strong and vibrant partnership across so many fields. I wish Ambassador Lambsdorff every success in continuing to strengthen the important ties between our two nations.”
Greeting Ambassador Zaliasnik of Chile, President Herzog said: “During my excellent meeting with President Kast in May, he informed me that he would be shortly returning Chile’s Ambassador to Israel. I am now delighted to welcome Ambassador Zaliasnik here in Israel, who comes with a message on behalf of all Chileans to increase ties with Israel. This is a milestone in our relations, and I wish him every success as we reinvigorate the important ties between Israel and Chile.”
Upon receiving the new Ambassador of Honduras, President Herzog remarked: “In my recent meeting with my good friend President Asfura of Honduras, I was delighted to hear that Honduras would soon be returning its Ambassador to Israel. I am now pleased to receive the diplomatic credentials of Ambassador Jose Luis Nunez Bennet, as the relations between Israel and Honduras continue to reach new heights.”
Monday, 3 August 2026 / 20 Menachem Av 5786
President Isaac Herzog Receives Diplomatic Credentials of New Ambassadors to Israel, as Chile and Honduras Return Ambassadors for the First Time Since October 7th
President Herzog on the steps taken by the Board of Peace on Gaza: “This is a very positive step, with the clear caveat and undertaking that Hamas must be disarmed fully. This is clearly the basis of moving forward to the next phase by bringing in the government of technocrats”
On August 3, 2026, President Isaac Herzog received the diplomatic credentials of six new Ambassadors to Israel, including from Chile and Honduras, whose countries returned Ambassadors to Israel for the first time since October 7th. In formal ceremonies held at the President’s Residence in Jerusalem, the new Ambassadors of Germany, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff; Chile, Gabriel Alejandro Zaliasnik Schilkurt; Honduras, Jose Luis Nunez Bennet; Nigeria, Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu; Georgia, Beka Dvali; and Sri Lanka, Saman Kumar Chandrasiri, all presented their diplomatic credentials.
Upon receiving the diplomatic credentials of the new ambassadors, President Herzog addressed the steps taken on Gaza by the Board of Peace: “I see a lot of positive elements in the efforts of the Board of Peace, under the auspices of President Trump and his leadership. I think his 20-Point Plan, which was adopted by the UN Security Council, and now, moving forward with the guidelines and the agreements that are going to be reached, is a very positive step with the clear caveat and undertaking that Hamas must be disarmed, and I hope Hamas will be disarmed fully. This is clearly the basis of moving forward to the next phase by bringing in the government of technocrats. The efforts of the Americans, the Board of Peace, President Trump, and CEO of the Board of Peace Nickolay Mladenov can bring a certain vision of hope, also to the people of Gaza and to the people of Israel. I sincerely hope and pray that we will find ways to move forward with our Palestinian neighbors on all fronts, to have a dialogue with our Palestinian neighbors.”
Welcoming the new Ambassador of Germany to Israel, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff, President Herzog stated: “I welcome Ambassador Lambsdorff to Israel. The special relationship between Israel and Germany is rooted in a painful history, but today stands as a strong and vibrant partnership across so many fields. I wish Ambassador Lambsdorff every success in continuing to strengthen the important ties between our two nations.”
Greeting Ambassador Zaliasnik of Chile, President Herzog said: “During my excellent meeting with President Kast in May, he informed me that he would be shortly returning Chile’s Ambassador to Israel. I am now delighted to welcome Ambassador Zaliasnik here in Israel, who comes with a message on behalf of all Chileans to increase ties with Israel. This is a milestone in our relations, and I wish him every success as we reinvigorate the important ties between Israel and Chile.”
Upon receiving the new Ambassador of Honduras, President Herzog remarked: “In my recent meeting with my good friend President Asfura of Honduras, I was delighted to hear that Honduras would soon be returning its Ambassador to Israel. I am now pleased to receive the diplomatic credentials of Ambassador Jose Luis Nunez Bennet, as the relations between Israel and Honduras continue to reach new heights.”
President Herzog received the diplomatic credentials of the new Ambassador of Nigeria to Israel, Nkechi Linda Ufochukwu, and underscored Israel’s great respect for the Nigerian nation and people and Nigeria’s leading role in Africa, as well as the importance of the country’s historic ties with Israel.
In his meeting with the Ambassador of Georgia, Beka Dvali, President Herzog highlighted the deep historical ties between Israel and Georgia, with the Georgian Jewish community serving as a bridge between the two nations, and affirmed the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Welcoming Sri Lanka’s new Ambassador to Israel, Saman Kumar Chandrasiri, President Herzog affirmed the importance of people-to-people exchanges between Israel and Sri Lanka and upgrading bilateral ties in a range of fields.
Video of President Herzog's Remarks on Gaza (in English) and the Diplomatic Credentials Ceremonies
https://wetransfer.com/downloads/30aae64bd0a91d074f0c081be1f51ba220260803101253/78724b926d42084a7b46b14f3dc10e7f20260803101450/c017cb?utm_source=wt_sendgrid&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TRN_DL_WTP_01&trk=TRN_DL_WTP_01
Attached video credit: Gregory Bado (GPO) / Sound credit: Avner Dvir (GPO)
Attached photo credits: Oz Schechter
Benjamin Lee, [email protected], 050-6169572
In his meeting with the Ambassador of Georgia, Beka Dvali, President Herzog highlighted the deep historical ties between Israel and Georgia, with the Georgian Jewish community serving as a bridge between the two nations, and affirmed the importance of strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Welcoming Sri Lanka’s new Ambassador to Israel, Saman Kumar Chandrasiri, President Herzog affirmed the importance of people-to-people exchanges between Israel and Sri Lanka and upgrading bilateral ties in a range of fields.
Video of President Herzog's Remarks on Gaza (in English) and the Diplomatic Credentials Ceremonies
https://wetransfer.com/downloads/30aae64bd0a91d074f0c081be1f51ba220260803101253/78724b926d42084a7b46b14f3dc10e7f20260803101450/c017cb?utm_source=wt_sendgrid&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=TRN_DL_WTP_01&trk=TRN_DL_WTP_01
Attached video credit: Gregory Bado (GPO) / Sound credit: Avner Dvir (GPO)
Attached photo credits: Oz Schechter
Benjamin Lee, [email protected], 050-6169572