Criticism from European body comes after Housing Ministry issues tenders to build 805 units in municipal neighborhoods of Ramot, Pisgat Zeev

Tzachi Hanegbi says together, parties could have 'impressive achievements,' but Likud quickly distances itself from his statements

Stef Blok says anti-Israel activities, including calls for boycotting Jewish State, fall within freedom of expression and assembly

Riyadh looks to present unified front against threats from Tehran; in response, Iranian president tells Arab leaders to focus on Palestinian statehood

Semi-official news agency reports site down for an unspecified amount of time on Thursday, but has since been restored; Israel, US blamed for past breaches of governmental systems

Ram Ben-Barak says was also offered roles of acting PM, chief negotiator with Palestinians; Likud: Claim is 'baseless joke'; Shmuli: 'Labor in the deepest crisis in its history'

British and Dutch government workers arrested at mixed-gender event -- illegal under the Islamic republic's strict modesty laws

Numbers at al-Quds Day rally reportedly lower than expected; pro-Palestinian demonstrators call Israel a 'child murderer,' label Zionism as 'anti-Semitic'