[14][15], Since 1999, Rivlin has employed Rivka Ravitz, a Haredi woman, first as his bureau chief and campaign advisor, and, upon his election to President, as his chief of staff. [46], Rivlin once campaigned for Israel to recognize the Armenian Genocide. © 2021 The Times of Israel , All Rights Reserved, President Reuven Rivlin casts his ballot at a voting station in Jerusalem, during the Knesset Elections, March 23, 2021. [16] Ravitz is credited with managing Rivlin's successful campaigns for Knesset Speaker and President of Israel, and often accompanies him on his local appearances, as well as visits to foreign heads of state. I'm proud to work at The Times of Israel alongside colleagues who pour their hearts into their work day in, day out, to capture the complexity of this extraordinary place. Emergency Campaign: Protect United Hatzalah First Responders in the South. “We are dealing with a civil war between us without any reason. Last night was different, My family moved to Israel for many reasons, but certainly, this was not one of them. "One who is afraid of votes in a ballot box will eventually see stones thrown in the streets", said Rivlin. 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Join Facebook to connect with Reuven Rivlin and others you may know. ", When asked about conditions for African refugees in Israel Rivlin stated, "As a democrat and a Jew, I have a hard time with concentration camps, where people are warehoused. שלום כיתה א'! He lost his seat in the 1992 elections, but returned to the Knesset following the 1996 elections. Police were called to investigate the incident.[57]. [33], Rivlin has voiced support for a version of a one-state solution, and remains a staunch supporter of Jewish settlement in the West Bank. The law was not passed, but Rivlin's position on the issue led to estrangement with his American-Israeli feminist cousin, Lilly Rivlin. 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[23], Although considered a nationalist and hawkish on the Israeli–Palestinian conflict, Rivlin is a supporter of minority rights, particularly those of the Arab-Israelis. He is a member of the Likud party. Your support, through membership in The Times of Israel Community, enables us to continue our work. or. What’s crumbling, what’s burning, is our ability to trust. ‎ראובן (רובי) ריבלין, נשיא מדינת ישראל העשירי President of the State of Israel, Reuven "Ruvi" Rivlin‎ Reuven Rivlin is on Facebook. During the Six-Day War, he fought with the Jerusalem Brigade and accompanied the Paratroopers Brigade as an intelligence officer. His parents were Rachel "Ray" Rivlin and Yosef Yoel Rivlin. So now we have a request. I grew up in a divided Jerusalem. "[28], In November 2014, Rivlin cancelled a scheduled performance of Amir Benayoun after the singer released an anti-Arab song. Rivlin's actions in defending the parliamentary rights of Zoabi were criticized by some, but others praised his courage in defending Israeli democracy. In the meeting with Polish President Andrzej Duda, he said: "There is no doubt that there were many Poles who fought the Nazi regime, but we cannot deny that Poland and Poles had a hand in the extermination. [20], In July 2015, following Rivlin's condemnation of the firebombing of a Palestinian home by suspected Jewish extremists that resulted in the death of a Palestinian toddler, Rivlin received death threats. [16][17], Rivlin was elected as the 10th President of Israel on 10 June 2014, receiving the support of 63 MKs in a runoff vote against MK Meir Sheetrit. [31], In 2000, Rivlin supported legislation that would make it illegal for women to wear prayer shawls. [21], On September 25, 2019, following elections, Rivlin gave Netanyahu, the head of the larger bloc, the first opportunity to pull together a coalition. 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[25] The same year, a group of rabbis on government payroll called on Jewish Israelis to not rent apartments to non-Jews. These are difficult challenges when there is no trust between nations. [11], He was first elected to the 12th Knesset in 1988, and served as Likud chairman from 1988 to 1993. [36] He pointed out that Palestinians could not be expected to accept a two-state solution where "one state is an invincible superpower, and the other is sub-autonomous",[37] while declaring that, "West Bank settlements are as Israeli as Tel Aviv". 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[22] On November 21, 2019, Rivlin gave formal notice to Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein that Benny Gantz's mandate to form a government had drawn to a close and the mandate to create a governing coalition would now lie with the Knesset. He withdrew after the first round of voting when it became clear that Kadima MK Shimon Peres had sufficiently broad support to inevitably win in a run-off. Rivlin was sworn in on 24 July 2014, succeeding Shimon Peres. First responders are in dire need of protective equipment to safeguard themselves and their patients. During his term as Speaker, he was criticized for breaking the tradition of political neutrality of the post; he was one of Ariel Sharon's harshest critics regarding the disengagement plan, and had a public confrontation with Aharon Barak, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, concerning the court's authority to declare legislation illegal.[12]. What’s been burning in our streets these past few nights is more than property. “I am very worried,” he says, adding that he is “crying out” for internal peace as Israel faces attacks from outside enemies. Should Gantz fail, any MK will have 21 days to garner a Knesset majority to form a government. (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90) (Olivier Fitoussi/Flash90) “I beg of you. Daily Briefing May 12 – Is Hamas spurring Arab Israelis to intifada? ‎reuven-ruvi-rivlin---ראובן-רובי-ריבלין‎ Profiles Find your friends on Facebook. So why is Biden so keen for a rapprochement with Iran? We’re really pleased that you’ve read X Times of Israel articles in the past month. [8][9] Reuven Rivlin is the great-grandson of Yosef Rivlin, a founder of Jerusalem's Nahalat Shiv'a neighborhood. Previous Next. Adresse e-mail ou mobile: Mot de passe: Informations de compte oubliées ? Can the people in this sad, beautiful, ravaged land ever learn to respect the differences and distinctions between us and use them for an enhanced joint future? [10], Rivlin attended Gymnasia Rehavia high school, and served in the Intelligence Corps of the Israel Defense Forces. When Netanyahu was unable to do so, Rivlin gave the opportunity to Benny Gantz. Desist.”. [53][54] Rivlin has been a vegetarian since the late 1960s. Saving the Zionist enterprise while respecting the Palestinian right to self-determination requires courage and leadership – which are sadly lacking, This is your country and we will not let the violence win, We will not abandon the country to those who try to exploit our every frustration to turn against each other, Israel must establish the rules of the game, Hamas’s long-planned attack is an effort to position itself as the defenders of Jerusalem. ‎ Reuven Ruvi Rivlin - ראובן רובי ריבלין ‎ a publié une vidéo dans la … [54], According to the Jerusalem Post Rivlin gave a speech in 2017 that criticized Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, saying he had witnessed a "continued effort to weaken the gatekeepers of Israeli democracy" and speaking also about the role of the judiciary in Israeli democracy:[57]. [29][30] In 2016, Rivlin forbid Balad MK Jamal Zahalka to enter the presidential residence ("Beit HaNassi"), after Zahalka and other MKs of Balad met with the families of Palestinians who were killed while attacking Israeli civilians. Log in or create a Facebook account to connect with friends, family and other people you know. Violence there frightens me more than rockets from Gaza. It takes a lot of time, commitment and hard work from our team to get this right. "[26] In 2013, Rivlin slammed Beitar fans who chanted anti-Arab slogans when two Arab players were added to the team. Salah satu hadirinnya adalah Duta Besar Uni Emirat Arab Mohamed Al Khaja. Rivlin is fluent in Arabic. As speaker of the Knesset, Rivlin made his first official visit to the Arab-Israeli city of Umm al-Fahm, often portrayed as a locus of anti-state and pro-Palestine sentiment and agitation.