Decision comes despite pleas from Netanyahu that his family is regularly subjected to threats on their lives; police minister says counting on Shin Bet, police to uncover and deal with such threats

Number of immigrants making Aliyah from Argentina, U.S. and France jump by a whooping 50%, 34% and 41% respectively; increase attributed to changes made in Aliyah process, minister says

Responding to an invitation extended by Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, PM says strong Israel-UAE ties contribute to regional security and stability

Multiple casualties in shootout reportedly instigated by rival Palestinian faction Fatah; funeral held for militant killed last week in arms cache blast, which terror group claims caused by oxygen tanks

Annual pageant's 70th edition held in Israel for the first time much to the chagrin of pro-Palestinian groups, and despite pandemic-related issues, winner set to be crowned at roughly 0300 GMT Monday

In first public visit by an Israeli leader to Gulf state, premier set to meet with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed to discuss strengthening of cooperation and economic and commercial ties between both countries

Agence France-Presse and Reuters pick the best photos of 2021 from around the world; Israeli images include Israeli Iron Dome intercepts during May fighting and gold medal winner gymnast Linoy Ashram