Actor to visit Israel with his husband, serve as international ambassador to annual festival

14 people are accused of providing the three Jihadist gunmen, who were killed by Paris police, logistical support and weapons; trial to begin next year

Document notes Jewish state a 'robust open democracy,' but decries ongoing 'pressure' on critics of Israeli policies vis-à-vis the Palestinians; also slams PA and Hamas for abuses

Using DNA to prove Jewishness is distasteful. Worse, it is a dangerous and dramatic deterioration in how we define the Jewish people

But Aviv Kohavi also signals to leaders of communities near border of Hamas-run enclave that IDF will not allow arson balloons to be launched into Israel forever

Swiss institute to manage partnership between Israel, Jordan, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, Eritrea, Djibouti and Sudan in largest regional project of its kind

Majority of constituents want to see all their parties united on one list, including the far-right Otzma Yehudit

Motion advanced by former party leaders to have Labor committee appoint the next chairman is shelved; insiders will also debate whether slate remains unchanged