All-time high number of approvals -- and rejections -- is a result of Population and Immigration Authority's faster processing of paperwork

Community leader, a man in his 60s, alleged to have controlled every aspect of members' lives, isolated them and their kids; abuse reported to date back to 2011

Interviewing ex-diplomat from Iran, Faisal al-Qassem questions Tehran's ability to fulfill threats against Israel and US, says 'no one wants you to free Jerusalem'

Ultra-Orthodox Jerusalem resident says he suspected call from 'paramedic' wasn't authentic, called home and was answered by his healthy mom; police say conduct 'inappropriate'

Number of casualties from disease this season climbs to 11, with several others still hospitalized in critical condition, including a month-old baby

Police say suspect, who caused brief panic during Christmas Mass, is mentally ill, release him after questioning

Victim in his 50s rushed to the hospital after being found in a stairwell of apartment building in Har Homa neighborhood

Medics rush unconscious boy to the hospital while working to keep him alive after parents take him to local Jerusalem clinic

Passengers will now be able to make journey in about 30 minutes, though rail will only reach Tel Aviv's Hagana station for now

Lapo Elkann says he doesn't remember losing consciousness while returning from Western Wall; underwent several operations for injuries