Israel

Deeply unpopular at home, French president embraced on Israel trip

Despite a bumpy landing, Francois Hollande’s first presidential visit to Israel is a much-needed success for the most unpopular French leader in decades.

Keep Philly consulate open, Pa. senator Toomey asks Netanyahu

Following reports that the Israeli consulate in Philadelphia may shut down, Sen. Pat Toomey (R-Pa.) appealed to the Israeli government to keep it open.

Ex-chief rabbi Yona Metzger arrested for allegedly receiving bribes

Former Israeli chief rabbi Yona Metzger was arrested on suspicion of bribe taking and other offenses during his decade-long tenure.

Netanyahu offers inquiring U.N. interpreter a job in Israel

Released Palestinian prisoners get P.A. payout, monthly stipend

Jewish woman ends stint as D.C.’s Bahraini envoy

France’s Hollande, in Israel, vows to stay vigilant on Iran nukes

Quash ex-official’s testimony, Israel asks U.S. court in terror case

Israeli minister backs Netanyahu’s call on Iran, countering N.Y. Times

Israeli field hospital in Philippines delivers 12 babies

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