Chaim Herzog
Chaim Herzog was a prominent Israeli politician, lawyer, and author who served as the sixth President of Israel from 1983 to 1993. Born in 1918 in Dublin, Ireland, Herzog moved to Palestine in 1935 and became an active participant in the Jewish community's efforts during the British Mandate. He served in the British Army during World War II, and later became a distinguished officer in the Israel Defense Forces. Herzog is best known for his efforts to strengthen Israel's international standing and for his articulate defense of Jewish rights and sovereignty. He was also a significant figure in Israeli politics, representing the Labor Party and holding several key positions, including Chairman of the Jewish Agency. Herzog's legacy includes his passionate advocacy for peace and his role in shaping Israel's response to global challenges.
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Chaim Herzog's name is mentioned in the context of a move to erase his name and history, which is described as a cruel hammer blow.
Maybe we should ask Ireland’s small population of Jews what they think about anti-Semitism – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-05-31
Chaim Herzog attended Robert Maxwell's state funeral, highlighting his connections to Israeli officials.
Robert Maxwell, ”Mertua” Epstein dan Intelijen Israel
Indonesia· 2026-02-11
Herzog is the son of former president Chaim Herzog, who in 1986 became the first sitting Israeli leader to visit Australia.
Israeli president to arrive in Sydney; Palestine Action Group launch last-minute challenge to ‘extraordinary’ police powers
Australia· 2026-02-08
Herzog is the son of former president Chaim Herzog, who in 1986 became the first sitting Israeli leader to visit Australia.
Israeli President hopes to rekindle ties amid Gaza war tensions, Bondi attack griefAustralia· 2026-02-06
Chaim Herzog was the father of Isaac Herzog and a former president of Israel who had significant historical ties with Australia.
Isaac Herzog’s Australia trip divides Jews following Bondi terrorist attackAustralia· 2026-02-06
Chaim Herzog was the President of Israel who attended Robert Maxwell's funeral and paid tribute to him.
Un mail al lui Epstein menționează presupusul asasinat al magnatului presei Robert Maxwell de către Mossad
Romania· 2026-02-04
The Taoiseach went on to criticise attempts by members of Dublin City Council to rename Herzog Park in Rathgar, which is called after former Israeli president Chaim Herzog.
Taoiseach criticises ‘shocking’ level of ignorance about Holocaust – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-25
Chaim Herzog was a former Israeli president whose honor is defended by Trudy Davis in a debate over the de-naming of Herzog Park.
An Irish woman living in a kibbutz in Israel remembers Jewish life in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2026-01-12
The museum is named after Chaim Herzog, the president of Israel.
חנוכיית הגבורה שבנה לוחם יהודי מחלק של צוללת נאצית
Israel· 2025-12-16
Chaim Herzog served as Israel’s president from 1983 to 1993.
Granddaughter of Chaim Herzog takes part in Hanukkah celebration in Dublin – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-16
Chaim Herzog, the father of the current president, refused to host Rabbi Kahane.
סיכת חבל התלייה אומרת בפשטות: אינני מאמין בצלם אלוהיםIsrael· 2025-12-14
Chaim Herzog, the former president of Israel who was raised in Dublin.
Occupied Territories Bill strictly limited to goods, says Minister – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-12
Chaim Herzog was the sixth president of Israel and was born in Belfast.
ביקור בעיר הולדתו של חיים הרצוגIsrael· 2025-12-11
Chaim Herzog was the former president of Israel whose name is at the center of the park renaming controversy.
Jewish community to be invited to meet Dublin mayor, councillors over Herzog Park controversy – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-08
Chaim Herzog was a long-departed president of Israel who was born in Belfast.
If we’re going to start renaming everything, we should dename Ireland – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-06
Chaim Herzog was the late Irish-born Israeli president whose name is at the center of a renaming controversy.
Kieran Cuddihy takes on the big debate – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-05
Chaim Herzog was the former president of Israel, whose name is at the center of the park renaming controversy.
Israeli minister clashes with Ireland’s envoy to Tel Aviv over Herzog Park name row – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-03
Chaim Herzog was shaped by Dublin and became president of Israel, widely regarded as one of the most influential Irish-born figures on the world stage.
Move to erase Chaim Herzog’s name and history is cruel hammer blow – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-02
Chaim Herzog was the former President of Israel and the father of the current President Yitzhak Herzog.
Israels Präsident Herzog muss entscheiden
Switzerland· 2025-12-02
Chaim Herzog is the father of Isaac Herzog and was mentioned in the context of political legacy.
"נתניהו מאוחדת": העקיצה של יאיר גולן להרצוגIsrael· 2025-12-02
Chaim Herzog was Israel’s president from 1983 to 1993.
Who was Chaim Herzog, the Belfast-born Israeli president after whom a Dublin park is named? – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Chaim Herzog was the former president of Israel after whom the park is named.
Councillors set to hear motion condemning Taoiseach’s ‘interference’ in Herzog Park issue – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Chaim Herzog was the Irish-born former president of Israel and was recognized for his local roots in Dublin.
this proposal should be rejected – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Chaim Herzog was Israel’s 6th president who was raised in Dublin.
The message to Jews is clear – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-12-01
Chaim Herzog was the only president in Israel's history to grant clemency before a conviction.
Netanyahu, una lettera di 111 pagine per chiedere la grazia: «È per la sicurezza del Paese». I critici: «Si penta e si ritiri»
Italy· 2025-11-30
Chaim Herzog was the sixth president of Israel and the park was named in his honor.
עיריית דבלין חזרה בה, ולא תשנה בינתיים את שם "פארק חיים הרצוג"Israel· 2025-11-30
Chaim Herzog is referenced in the context of a previous pardon request related to his presidency.
האתגרים, "איחוי הקרע" - והמחיר הציבורי שישלם נתניהוIsrael· 2025-11-30Chaim Herzog was Israel’s president from 1983 to 1993 and spent his early childhood in Dublin.
Herzog Park denaming ‘divisive and wrong’ and should be withdrawn, says Taoiseach – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-30
Chaim Herzog was the sixth president of Israel and is recognized for his significant contributions to both Israeli and Irish communities.
התגובה המפתיעה של ממשלת אירלנדIsrael· 2025-11-29Chaim Herzog was Israel’s president from 1983 to 1993 and was honored by having a park named after him in Dublin.
Dublin’s Herzog Park set to be ‘denamed’ by city councillors over Israel connections – The Irish TimesIreland· 2025-11-29
