After morning rocket attack on Eshkol, IDF and Shin Bet coordinate airstrike on terror operative planning attacks in Israel; Palestinian media report of casualty.

Between January and May 2014, 1.5 million visitors arrived in Israel which is 7% more than the same period in 2013, 8% more than 2012 and 14% more than 2011.

Following attack, PM says Abbas is responsible for rockets fired from Gaza on Israeli towns; projectile lands near road in Eshkol Regional Council.

74-year-old Reuven ''Rubi'' Rivlin often talks about being a son of the Herut organization, with classic liberal values of democracy and freedom, together with a commitment to strong defense and the Land of Israel.

Peres counseled Rivlin: “Your role is not to rule but to serve. There is nothing more rewarding than serving the nation”.

Knesset Member Meir Sheetrit on Tuesday surprised the Israeli political world as he surged to the 2nd place in the first round out of the five candidates running for president to succeed Shimon Peres.

Netanyahu quotes speech Lapid made during election campaign which seemingly contradicts his newfound diplomatic moderation.

The Knesset, Israel’s parliament, will elect Tuesday Israel's next president Knesset Speaker Yuli Edelstein decided Sunday after consultating with the House's legal adviser and faction leaders.

Finance minister, justice minister threaten to quit coalition should parts of the West Bank be annexed; Lapid calls for settlement building freeze.Finance minister, justice minister threaten to quit coalition should parts of the West Bank be annexed; Lapid calls for settlement building freeze.

The European Union condemns building plans, calls for return to the negotiating table; Israel published tenders for 1,500 housing units in the West Bank, advancing plans for an additional 1,800 units Thursday.