Former presidential candidate says she feels 'no joy or exultation' but notes that assassination came on fallen soldier's birthday

US president says Israeli president-elect has demonstrated unwavering commitment to strengthening Israel’s security, looks ahead to Rivlin visit

Incumbent Reuven Rivlin tells his designated successor he's 'proud to pass on the baton to you'; Miriam Peretz, who lost the election, says his 'success is our success'

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Jewish agency chief, former Labor chief and son of 6th president defeats educator Miriam Peretz, says he'll work to 'build bridges' within Israeli society and with Diaspora

120 MKs to choose between Isaac Herzog and Miriam Peretz, with result expected within hours; Lapid still struggling to close gaps to form government that would replace Netanyahu

Herzog and Peretz embody almost perfectly the Ashkenazi and Mizrahi halves of Israeli Jewish society. Who wins a showdown between Moroccan motherhood and Ashkenazi gentility?

Israel Prize-winning educator Miriam Peretz, who lost 2 sons in battle, vies to become country's first woman president, while Isaac Herzog aims to follow in his father's footsteps

Jewish Agency chief and ex-Labor leader receives signatures of 27 MKs, is seen as frontrunner; Israel Prize-winning educator garners 11 signatures; 3 remaining candidates drop out

Jewish Agency chief and former Labor leader is seen as frontrunner, with Israel Prize winner Miriam Peretz, ex-Likud MK Yehudah Glick and others also vying; deadline is midnight