Israel

Knesset passes draft law requiring haredi Orthodox men to serve

Israel’s Knesset passed a law requiring haredi Orthodox yeshiva students to serve in the Israel Defense Forces.

Turkish Cypriot envoy cites Israel factor in promoting reunification

The foreign minister of the Turkish Cypriot entity is citing advantages for Israel during talks in Washington to promote the reunification of the island.

Incumbent wins in Beit Shemesh repeat election

Incumbent Moshe Abutbul was reelected in a close vote for mayor of Beit Shemesh, after the results of an earlier election were invalidated due to voter fraud.

Samuel Lewis, Camp David-era U.S. ambassador, dies

Ex-Turkish economy chief apologizes for anti-Semitic remarks

Nadia Haroun, deputy head of Egypt’s dwindling Jewish community, dies

Israel apologizes for killing of Jordanian judge

Will Ukraine crisis have fallout for Iran nuclear talks?

Keep Israel debate respectful, N.Y. Jewish leaders tell community

Knesset raises election threshold

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