Today, Israel elected its 10th president, Reuven Rivlin. He will assume office on July 24, for a single seve​n-year term.

"There are 3 monotheistic religions, yet only 2 are recognized by the UN calendar. Such discrimination at the UN must end," Ambassador Ron Prosor wrote in a letter to all envoys at the 193- ...

Prime Minister Netanyahu offered Israel's assistance in treating the injured, in addition to the aid that has already been sent to Serbia.

FM Liberman will lead an inter-ministerial team to promote a government program aimed at strengthening economic ties with Latin American countries and the Pacific Alliance bloc.

Pope Francis will be the fourth Pope to come to the Holy Land. He will visit Israel on May 25-26, 2014 - the 50th anniversary of the historic visit of Pope Paul VI.