Euro-Asian Jewish leader receives Herzl Award for contribution to Jewish life in the Diaspora

Livni discusses the peace process, her vision for Israel at Herzliya Conference attended by officials, MKs, academics, Jewish leaders.

The turmoil engulfing the Middle East makes it urgent that Israel and the Palestinians return to negotiations and make peace, Israeli President Shimon Peres said on Sunday.

In a speech opening the European Friends of Israel conference in Jerusalem

Cabinet continues to discuss new nominee for the role, Maj. Gen. Benny Gantz; Galant had earlier demanded his case be reviewed by Turkel Committee.

Major General Tawfiq At-Tirawi, former director of the PA general intelligence and Fatah Central Committee member called Wednesday in a statement for the people of Gaza to rise up in revolt against the Hamas government.

The unrest sweeping the Middle East dominated the second day of talks between Israeli and German leaders on Tuesday, with President Shimon Peres warning of the possible rise of religious dictatorships.

Israeli media reported the launch of two rounds of projectiles on Monday night and Tuesday morning, hitting two locations east of Khan Younis.

Incident comes only a day after police confirmed Palestinian reports saying that a Palestinian youth was shot to death by an unidentified Israeli citizen.

Anti-Semitism around the world appears to be strengthening, despite fewer incidents in 2010, according to a new report.