Every 7 years, the people of Israel are commanded to hear their king read from the Bible; in the absence of a monarch, thousands turn out to for a presidential reenactment

New framework for pardons gives special consideration to the elderly, those with special needs who contributed to country's security, rehabilitated adults convicted as minors

Amid activist altercations, political recriminations and polarized atmosphere, president says he is 'disturbed and worried,' calls for moderation

Israel's president pushes for two sides to work together to end violence amid repeated clashes between Palestinians and Israeli troops in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

PM says he hopes Jews will remember 'we are one people, with one shared story, with one shared home' as Israeli leaders send new year's greetings

President promises Israel will persist in fight against terrorism; International Olympic Committee head Thomas Bach calls 1972 attack one of the 'darkest days in Olympic history'

Delegation of religious figures, journalists to meet with president and tour holy sites as they explore possibilities of expanded ties

Military chief responds to Iranian president, who cast doubt on fact that 6 million Jews were murdered: 'You don't have to be a historian, you have to be a human being'

President eulogizes monarch as a true 'woman of valor,' attends royal reception for world leaders alongside many Arab heads of state

President said to make comments to lawmakers from across political spectrum; spokesperson for Herzog says he will not interfere in election, but believes stability is important