Israel

Jewish teens say they vandalized Israeli synagogue out of boredom

The teens allegedly tore mezuzahs off doorways of the Raanana synagogue, and painted crosses and swastikas on the parchments — in their own blood — before sticking them on the walls.

June 2, 2015 4:45 pm

British students’ union passes BDS resolution

The union’s National Executive Council voted 19-4 to boycott Israeli companies and align with the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement.

June 2, 2015 4:08 pm

Obama on Israeli TV pushes Iran deal, need for peace process

The U.S. president also said that he and Israeli leader Benjamin Netanyahu have “good conversations” that are “tough and forceful,” and he enjoys verbally “jousting” with the prime minister.

June 2, 2015 3:53 pm