PM's decision to hold elections early means that parliament will break for campaign season only hours after winter session begins

Two rockets explode near Sderot, followed by another rocket in Netivot; No injuries or damage reported in either incident

Controversial mosque, court ordered to operate as museum and not place of worship, draws thousands for prayer, protest, via Facebook

Prime Minister Netanyahu says that economic, security situation requires elections for 19th Knesset to be moved up; vote expected to be held early in 2013. Politicians from Right, Left laud decision

International Astronautic Federation to hold 2015 annual convention in Jerusalem; 'Israel is an international power in the field,' says Science and Technology minister

Probe into complaint filed by man of Ethiopian descent fails to find evidence to support claims he was attacked without provocation

National Student Union finds more students have to rely on parents' financial aid to access to higher education institutions