Israel's Foreign Ministry rejected a call by the presidents of Russia and Turkey to include Hamas in the peace process.

The Obama administration authorized $205 million to allow Israel to complete its Iron Dome short-range missile defense system.

Leaders discuss the need for "non-standard" approaches to problems.

As Hezbollah grows in strength, concern over a possible confrontation in the north is becoming an international issue.

Rabbi David Saperstein runs through a shopping list of superlatives on Elena Kagan -- "self-evidently brilliant" and "steady, strategic and tactical" -- before acknowledging that he doesn't have much of a handle on what President Obama's choice to fill a U.S. Supreme Court seat actually believes.

U.S. president vows to hold both sides accountable for steps that 'undermine trust'; Quartet welcomes launch of proximity talks.

Student started overwhelmingly successful petition in response to attack on the Israeli ambassador's being chosen as commencement speaker.

Presidents Mubarak and Assad of Egypt and Syria have reportedly threatened to boycott an upcoming international summit in Barcelona, Spain if Israeli Foreign Minister Avigdor Lieberman participates.

In Japan, Lieberman says new 'Axis of Evil' supports arms smuggling.

In Moscow meeting, Peres thanks Russian Jewry for sacrifices made in WWII, contributions to Israeli society.