As tensions increase between Israel, Europe over ongoing settlement constructions, rollercoaster relationship with American, Israel gives warm welcome to Canada's prime minister

At ceremony marking 15 years to IDF's haredi battalion, Defense Minister Ya'alon warns against punishing haredi men who don't enlist: 'You have proven it is possible to integrate military service with religious observance'

In joint IDF, Shin Bet operation, IAF jets kill 22-year-old terrorist from northern Gaza who was involved in numerous rocket fire incidents towards Israel recently

Iranian born former US air defense contractor caught smuggling boxes of secret documents to Iran, including 'thousands of pages contained in dozens of manuals/binders relating' to F-35 fighter jet expected to be sold to Israel

Residents of infamous Beirut Palestinian refugee camp celebrate news of Israeli leader Ariel Sharon's death, blame him for Sabra, Shatila killings. 'Shame Sharon has gone without facing justice'

Israelis queue to pay tribute to former PM, who died Saturday at 85, eight years after stroke left him comatose; Sharon will be laid to rest Monday at his family ranch in Negev

PM calls Sharon 'one of Israel's greatest generals'; former defense minister and IDF chief Mofaz: Sharon was a visionary

Police will deploy 3 layers of security protecting casket. Ceremony to begin at 9:30 am; entourage to make way to Anemone Hill in mid-afternoon. Representatives from around the world expected to attend