Aliya numbers dropped this year, likely due to coronavirus, but Agency has seen huge increase in number of inquiries from around the world

FM Ashkenazi speaks by phone with Omani counterpart, who calls for Palestinian state, as speculation swirls that Muscat could follow UAE's lead

In first interview with Emirati network, PM hails normalization as game changer in Mideast peacemaking, predicts others, including Palestinians, will follow

In letter to Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president expresses hope diplomatic ties will 'march region forward'; Netanyahu says direct flights over Saudi Arabia coming

Tributes pour in for Israel Prize laureate and scholar credited with revolutionizing Talmud studies; funeral starts in Jerusalem at 2 p.m., is being livestreamed

Netanyahu calls for those behind assault on demonstrators to be brought to justice, but claims media, political rivals ignoring threats against him

President urges coalition and opposition lawmakers to unite and calm tensions

President issues public rebuke amid coalition infighting and with Netanyahu reportedly having decided on gambit that would trigger November vote

Idan Roll 'apologizes for the misunderstanding' after criticism from Rivlin, among others; says public must follow instructions, but leaves original tweet up

President urges creation of a central body to tackle pandemic, as virus rates continue alarming upward trend