Herzog will lead Israel in the Euro 2020 qualifiers. After an illustrious career in Germany playing for Bayern Munich and Werder Bremen, Herzog, 49, has served as caretaker-manager and assistant-manager of Austria and between 2011 and 2016 he was assistant manager to Jurgen Klinsmann for the US national team.
Herzog was recommended by the Austrian Willi Ruttensteiner, who was appointed Israel FA's Sports Director in June.
Herzog said: "It hasn't looked good lately for the Israel national team but we want to change that. This is an honour and a great privilege and challenge for me and I want to lead Israel to the Euro 2020 finals."
Herzog replaces Elisha Levy who resigned last year after a disappointing fourth placed finish behind Spain, Italy, and Albania in the World Cup qualifiers.
