The terrorist organization Hezbollah claimed responsibility this morning for detonating an explosive device against an armored IDF vehicle between the villages of Taybeh and Deir Seryan.

What brought Israel to its current low point in US public relations? Former Consul Yaki Dayan analyzes the reasons and is convinced that there is a way and we must take action now.

<p>An indictment has been filed against a 19-year-old man from Ness Ziona, for security offenses of contact with a foreign agent and passing information to the enemy.</p><p>The indictment revealed that he provided an agent with information and photos of his brother who serves in the IDF, while creating a false representation that the brother serves in the Intelligence Branch and holds sensitive information.</p>

Japanese authorities issue urgent tsunami warning after 7.4-magnitude quake strikes offshore.

Foreign Minister Gideon Sa'ar apologizes to Christians worldwide after IDF soldier smashes statue of Jesus, promises 'strict measures' against soldier responsible.

IDF, Shin Bet uncover explosives cache in Beit Ummar school after Karmei Tzur attack.

IDF strikes ready-to-fire Hezbollah launcher in southern Lebanon, citing immediate threat despite ongoing ceasefire.

Parallels can be drawn between the pre-state era and today. The current Israeli leadership must draw the necessary lessons from the historic decision made then by David Ben-Gurion-the declaration of statehood. Op-ed.