First Lady of Israel


First Lady of Israel is the unofficial title of the wife of the president of Israel. The current first lady of Israel is Michal Herzog, wife of President Isaac Herzog.

History

There is no official role or office of the first lady of Israel, and the title "First Lady" was never adopted by the, although Reuven Rivlin's wife, Nechama Rivlin, was referred to as "First Lady" in English-language sources during her husband's presidency. In 2018, then–prime ministerial spouse Sara Netanyahu was introduced as "First Lady" when receiving US vice president Mike Pence, causing controversy.

First ladies of Israel