State Dept.: Yaalon attack on Kerry ‘offensive’ The Israeli defense minister’s reported description of U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry as “messianic and obsessive” is “offensive and inappropriate,” the State Department said in a rare and sharp rebuke to Israel.
Earthquake shakes northern Israel No injuries or damage were reported from an earthquake that hit northern Israel.
Morocco Jews pray for rain at king’s request At the request of the king, prayers for rain were held at synagogues throughout Morocco.