Israel

Officer who beat Ethiopian-Israeli soldier fired from police force

The beating was among the catalysts for Ethiopian-Israeli protests against police brutality and racism that turned violent in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv.

May 13, 2015 4:16 pm

Vatican to recognize Palestinian statehood in completed treaty

Israel is disappointed in the treaty agreed upon by the Palestinians and the Holy See, which deals with the Vatican’s interests in the West Bank, eastern Jerusalem and Gaza.

May 13, 2015 1:40 pm

In Israel, is Scott Walker sidestepping foreign policy talk?

On his Israel visit, Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker — who is expected to run for the GOP presidential nomination — did not seem to impress Intelligence Minister Yuval Steinitz. Maybe Steinitz didn’t like the tie?

May 13, 2015 12:19 pm