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Isaac Herzog

President of Israel since 2021

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# Isaac Herzog **Isaac "Bougie" Herzog** (Hebrew: יצחק "בוז׳י" הרצוג; born 22 September 1960) is an Israeli politician and lawyer currently serving as the 11th **President of Israel**. Taking office in 2021, he holds the distinction of being the first Israeli president born in the country following the 1948 Declaration of Independence. --- ### **Early Life and Pedigree** Herzog was born in Tel Aviv into a prominent Zionist family. He is the son of **Chaim Herzog**, who served as the 6th President of Israel and as Israel's Ambassador to the United Nations. His grandfather was Rabbi Yitzhak HaLevi Herzog, the first Chief Rabbi of Ireland and later the Ashkenazi Chief Rabbi of Israel. ### **Professional and Political Career** A lawyer by profession, Herzog practiced at the firm of Herzog, Fox & Ne'eman, which was co-founded by his father. His transition into high-level public service began in the late 1990s: * **Government Secretary (1999–2001):** He served in this capacity under Prime Minister Ehud Barak. * **Legislative & Ministerial Roles:** Between 2003 and 2018, he served as a Member of the Knesset, holding various ministerial portfolios including Welfare and Social Services, Diaspora Affairs, and Housing and Construction. * **Leadership:** He formerly led the Israeli Labor Party and served as the Leader of the Opposition. * **Jewish Agency:** Prior to his presidency, he served as the Chairman of the Executive of the Jewish Agency for Israel (2018–2021). ### **Presidency (2021–Present)** In June 2021, Herzog was elected by the Knesset to succeed Reuven Rivlin. As President, he occupies a largely ceremonial role but acts as a national figurehead, focusing on social cohesion, diplomatic representation, and mediating domestic political discourse.

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