Israel Aerospace Industries-built EROS C-3 satellite sent into space by SpaceX rocket, to be operated by private intel firm for 'governmental and business applications'

Officials hail Abraham Accords as enabling deeper ties; Israeli, Bahraini, UAE and US paratroopers make joint jump to mark 2020 agreements

In 1st official visit, officer charged with Iran file, head of intelligence operations and international cooperation commander meet Belkhir El Farouk to discuss 'mutual interests'

Committee members questioned former Labor leader due to lack of experience, ties to defense minister, but ministers ignore their position; Labor, Meretz ministers abstain

Former Labor party leader was instrumental in getting Iron Dome system approved during a stint as defense minister; move requires approval from Finance Minister Liberman

Secret ballot to take place just over a month before Rivlin's seven-year term elapses; candidates have until May 19 to collect signatures of at least 10 MKs

Veteran politician, currently economy minister in interim government though not an MK, says he wants to dedicate more time to his family after 37 years in public service

Dozens depart in latest election's political culling -- from longest-serving lawmaker to some of the briefest, as well as 3 women of 3 faiths who each made history in their own way

Israel’s electoral system facilitates infidelity by letting blocs break up easily; with big parties unable to trust those hitching a ride, smaller factions may be left in the cold

Welfare Minister Itzik Shmuli expected to follow; new party leader Merav Michaeli pulls faction from coalition, forcing choice between cabinet posts and party membership