Israel

Illinois state House passes anti-BDS legislation

With the expected signature of Gov. Bruce Rauner, Illinois would be the first state to legislate against the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions campaign targeting Israel.

Western Wall barriers locked to prevent women from getting Torah scroll

A male supporter of Women of the Wall was arrested after trying to pass a Torah scroll to the women’s section of the Western Wall during prayers.

Ethiopian-Israelis stage peaceful protest in Tel Aviv

Unlike a protest two weeks ago that escalated into violent conflict, the demonstration saw only minor scuffles.

Israeli woman gives birth at age 65

Israel taps interior minister as chief peace negotiator

Ethiopian-Israelis vow protest rally in Tel Aviv will be peaceful

In Tel Aviv, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales likes Israel but stays neutral

At Tel Aviv’s first Limmud, participants confront Israel’s raucous politics

Madonna posts Instagram photo of Hasidic man, Arab man about to kiss

Israel’s Burning Man festival gets go-ahead

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