Israel

Settlers group moves members into contested eastern Jerusalem building

The Palestinian family living there has been ordered to vacate and was not at home when members of the settlers group moved in under the cover of darkness.

May 6, 2015 5:13 pm

500,000 expected at Mount Meron for Lag b’Omer

Among the events said to have taken place on Lag b’Omer is the revelation of the Zohar, a book revealing the secrets of Kabbalah, by Rabbi Shimon Bar Yochai, a disciple of Rabbi Akiva who is buried on Mount Meron.

May 6, 2015 4:54 pm

Jewish Home party wins major posts in Netanyahu’s newly formed coalition

The Israeli prime minister reached the minimum of seats needed for a Knesset majority after acceding to the demands of the religious, pro-settler Jewish Home party.

May 6, 2015 4:16 pm