This absurdity in the theater of the absurd continues, even if with reduced force. But it must be understood that in the end this absurdity that hurts not only historical truth and present truth, but also the UN itself.

Prime Minister Netanyahu appreciates the leadership shown by Italian Prime Minister Renzi as a welcome process of changing direction in extreme votes against Israel in international forums.

The Government of Mexico today (Tuesday, 18 October) requested to change its vote from supporting the decision to abstaining.

The Executive Board of UNESCO has disgraced its international mandate in this politicized and distorted resolution.

To say that Israel has no connection to the Temple Mount is like saying that China has no connection to the Great Wall of China. With this absurd decision, UNESCO has lost the modicum of legitimacy it had left.

In order to gain a better understanding about the history Jerusalem, the MPs will take a geopolitical tour of Jerusalem and participate in a special panel hosted by Israeli MKs who serve as members in the Knesset Christian Allies Caucus.

The housing units approved in Shilo do not constitute a “new settlement.” This housing will be built on state land in the existing settlement of Shilo and will not change its municipal boundary or geographic footprint .

On this Rosh Hashanah, I ask Jews around the world to remain hopeful and continue pursuing justice and truth. This is the story of the Jewish people. This is the story of the State of Israel.

In his Rosh Hashanah greeting to the Diaspora, President Rivlin stresses challenges facing Jewish leaders, calls for greater engagement with Israel among the younger generation

In a turbulent Middle East, peace will not be achieved other than by preserving our power. But power is a means to an end; to promote progress, prosperity and peace – for us, for the nations of the region and for our Palestinian neighbors.

As one man you carried an entire nation on the wings of imagination, on the wings of vision. Yet, you were not only a man of vision, you were a man of deeds.

Important update for journalists arriving in Israel independently who are planning to attend Shimon Peres’ funeral

There is not a chapter in the history of the State of Israel in which Shimon did not write or play a part. As one man, he carried a whole nation on the wings of vision.

Shimon Peres was among our greatest leaders, who left behind him a long trail of unique achievements. On behalf of the entire Jewish People, the citizens of Israel and the Government of Israel, I convey deep condolences to Shimon's family.

Shimon Peres has departed from us, but he will never depart from our hearts and from our memories. His name will be forever engraved in the story of the rebirth of the Jewish people.