The Herod the Great exhibition that opened to the public on Wednesday at the Israel Museum portrays this ancient figure through the monumental architecture he created and the art and objects with which he surrounded himself.​​​​

Ambassador Michael Oren writes in the Wall Street Journal. Bombings in capital cities, kidnappings, trade in drugs and guns—Iranian exports, all. Now Tehran wants nukes.

For the past 12 years, Overseas Volunteers from the ages of 18 to 27 are trained as first responders and join the Israeli medical services

Ambassador Michael Oren writes in the Wall Street Journal. Bombings in capital cities, kidnappings, trade in drugs and guns—Iranian exports, all. Now Tehran wants nukes.

Israel joins the international community in expressing the grave danger that this act poses to regional stability and international peace and security.

Unity is what we are trying to achieve here because we're facing enormous external challenges and great internal challenges. The three external challenges: Iran, Syria, and establishing peace with the Palestinians.

Fast Company ranks the 10 Israeli most innovative companies. Soda Stream and Waze ranked 1 and 3 respectively.

"My Favorite Enemy", a band that blends Middle Eastern music with pop and rock, performed at the Ambassador's Residence. Ambassador Oren Joined for the encore.

The President met with a delegation from the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations. "There is no more important link than our relations with the United States of America, it's essential that we maintain it," Peres Said.

President Peres: "I am saddened by the decision of Pope Benedict XVI to step down and wish him a long and healthy life. Pope Benedict has the depth of great thinker."

Tourists and visitors to the Old City of Jerusalem can now download a free app that offers 16 walking tours complete with maps, photos, recorded and written explanations.

This will be Obama's first visit to Israel as a President and will be part of a wider tour of the Middle East.

Lt. Gen. Gantz received the award on behalf of the President of the United States for his outstanding and noteworthy command and for his military service.

The 19th Knesset opened in a special session attended by President Shimon Peres, at which the 120 MKs declared allegiance to the State of Israel.

White House: Bulgaria’s investigation exposes Hizballah for what it is – a terrorist group... that poses a real and growing threat not only to Europe, but to the rest of the world.