Defense establishment officials express concern over potential violence and resistance, hope settlers will comply with court order and voluntarily vacate structures.

It's a long way off until the imprisonment of the former PM, but the Israel Prison Service has already begun to examine how to deal with the challenges waiting ahead; IPS Commisioner: 'Exceptional case that requires thinking and implementation'

In live address, president of Islamic republic stresses country's case for researching nuclear technology, denies existence of weapons program.

Khamenei calls limit on missile program 'stupid and idiotic' as atomic experts say Iran nuclear program appears to be slowing down, but notes that Iran is simply hiding activities better.

Ynet poll of the population to coincide with Independence Day shows that less than 30% think Israel is heading in the right direction, while a little of 50% believe the West hates Israel.

Russian Foreign Ministry report claims 'extremists from ultranationalist and neo-Nazi forces' had 'active' support from US in staging Kiev coup in February.

Fireworks in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv, as Israelis take to streets to celebrate State's 66th birthday, with celebrations reaching even New York.

'Israel's Independence Day is a time for celebration and for justified pride in Israel’s many amazing successes,' Prime Minister Netanyahu says in video blessing.