Nearly 3.5 million tourists visited Israel during 2010, according to preliminary figures released Monday by the country's Tourism Ministry.

Lieberman's speech calling Turks liars, PA illegitimate and Netanyahu's peace aspiration unrealistic draws criticism from parties across political spectrum.

Premier's senior policy aide told visiting U.S. senators in December 2009 - just three weeks after settlement freeze declared - that Israel would no longer make concessions to the Palestinians.

Decision comes amid concerns over Palestinians' growing arsenal of anti-tank missiles in the Gaza Strip.

Around 90,000 visitors expected to visit Jesus' birthplace over the Christmas period.

Mahmoud Zahar says Hamas does not want an escalation with Israel despite recent rise in violence but hints at group's rearmament.

Prime minister blames lack of progress in peace process on Iran's influence as well as internal divisions within Fatah.

Saeb Erekat warns that IDF attack on the Hamas-ruled territory would only elevate anarchy, bloodshed in area; Deputy PM Meridor says Israel won't tolerate rocket fire from Gaza.

IDF chief tells Knesset a Kornet missile was fired more than two weeks ago at tank on the Gaza border, penetrated its outer shell, but did not explode.

MK Michael Eitan writes on his website that withdrawal is inevitable and the country must be honest with itself and allies, suggests replacing residents with IDF troops.