Israel’s president is Isaac Herzog, who has held the office since July 2021 and continues to serve as Israel’s head of state in 2026.

Who is Israel’s president?

  • The current president of Israel is Isaac “Bougie” Herzog.
  • He was elected by the Knesset on 2 June 2021 and sworn in on 7 July 2021 for a single seven‑year term, which runs through 2028.
  • Herzog is the son of former Israeli president Chaim Herzog, making him the first second‑generation president in Israel’s history.

What does the president do?

  • Israel’s president is a largely ceremonial head of state, separate from the prime minister, who leads the government.
  • Key duties include: tasking a candidate with forming a government after elections, signing certain laws and international treaties, issuing pardons, and acting as a unifying national figure in times of crisis.

Current political context (2025–2026)

  • As of late 2025, Isaac Herzog has been involved in sensitive issues such as discussions around possible pardon requests and public appeals for unity during political and security crises.
  • Meanwhile, Benjamin Netanyahu serves as prime minister and is preparing to run again in Israel’s 2026 legislative elections, reflecting ongoing political turbulence in the country.

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