Four gunmen kidnap Hanoch Dovrath, lock him in cellar, demanding millions of dollars as ransom. Several hours later, he is released

Electronic cigarette smokers will shortly find themselves in good company, joining their tobacco smoking brethren outside malls, bars; will be issued tickets if do not comply. Additionally, smoking ban will be expanded to stadiums

Islamist group's culture ministry announces it will produce film about Gilad Shalit's years in captivity; will emphasize that force is the right opposition

Chairman of Foreign Affairs and Defense Committee says Iran engaged in pattern of deceit as Netanyahu heads to New York, alludes to 1981 attack of Iraq reactor as another case where Israel stood alone

Secret service claims Iranian-born Belgian intelligence agent arrested on suspicion attempting to spy on Israeli and American facilities in Israel

Two days after historic talk between US President, Iranian counterpart, Tehran lowers expectations, says relations are far from being stabilized

Sheikh Saleh al-Lohaidan champions male-only driving rules as campaign against it gathers strength

Ashdod Port employee moderately injured by shark bite to his hand, taken to Tel Aviv hospital