Tel Aviv Stock Exchange plunges on U.S. credit downgrade The Tel Aviv Stock Market had its largest one-day drop in nearly three years in reaction to the downgrade of the U.S. credit rating. By JTA Staff August 7, 2011 6:24 pm
World leaders decry OK for eastern Jerusalem housing The head of the United Nations and a key European Union official denounced Israel’s approval of new housing in an eastern Jerusalem Jewish neighborhood. August 7, 2011 2:12 pm
Earthquake felt in Israel A small earthquake was felt in Israel, mainly on the coastal plain. August 7, 2011 1:32 pm
