Long reconciliation process reaches successful conclusion as 'frenemies' agree to swap envoys, a major step which could have important implications for Middle East

Quasi-governmental Israel-immigration group has begun making preparations for possibility Moscow will go through with its threats, though it aims to keep some activities going

President's office won't comment on Russian strongman's response to the request, says the two stressed 'important areas of cooperation' between Jerusalem and Moscow

Political correspondent Tal Schneider on significance of former PM's rebranding; legal affairs reporter Jeremy Sharon on how 'good faith' legalizes settlements

President says all those responsible must be 'held accountable with the fullest severity'; Lapid tours a prison security ward after vowing to investigate sexual abuse scandal

40-year-old Brig. Gen. Naama Rosen, who has served in series of intelligence roles during 22 years of service, hailed by Herzog for 'making history'

'Some things are better left unsaid,' president Herzog says, noting that he's cooperating with Lapid to solve the issue; Moscow said to reassure Jerusalem issue just a legal one

In warm visit, presidents reference joint ancestral ties in public speeches and private meeting

US president quotes from the Balak portion while in Israel, noting subtle difference between dates it is read for American Jews and Israelis

US leader stresses his deep love for Jewish state whose success is 'close to miraculous,' invites Herzog to White House