Veteran politician throws hat in the ring for ceremonial role, which will be vacated by Reuven Rivlin in July, as Knesset prospects for his party sink

Friend says he didn't receive the support he needed as victim of sexual assault and former prisoner; police launched search after family reported him missing

Delegation head, a member of ruling royal family, says the Waqf would have prevented their visit; Manama's industry minister set to lead economic trip to Israel on Tuesday

Nati Hadad out on parole from Israeli prison where he transferred earlier this year for remainder of 4-year sentence for operating illegal Ko Samui clinic, firearms conviction

Group visiting Israel to promote tolerance is headed by Sheikh Khalid bin Khalifa Al Khalifa of the King Hamad Global Center for Peaceful Coexistence

President, in first interview since US election, calls president-elect 'a very good friend,' urges dialogue in the interest of peace

Conflict 'needs to be resolved' based on two-state solution, al-Zayani says during first Israel trip, as Netanyahu hails 'important milestone' on the road to peace in the region

Two weeks after US elections, PM has 'warm conversation' with former US VP; Biden, Netanyahu speak of Washington's commitment to Israel's security, agree to meet in the near future

Eytan Stibbe, ex-fighter pilot set to be Israel's 2nd astronaut, will also finance equipment for experiments on space station; 1st astronaut Ilan Ramon was his air force commander

Eytan Stibbe to head to International Space Station late next year; announcement made in presence of son of 1st Israeli astronaut Ilan Ramon, who died during 2003 Columbia mission