Israel

Rules of engagement to remain in effect in West Bank, Gantz says

A limit on the use of live fire by Israeli soldiers in the West Bank will remain in place, despite requests by settlers and politicians to ease the restrictions, Israel’s military chief said.

Haifa University to give off for Christian, Arab holidays

Haifa University will give days off to the student body for Christian and Arab holidays, the first Israeli university to do so.

Haredi draft debate spurs Lapid threat to bring down gov’t

Yesh Atid Chairman Yair Lapid threatened to bring down the Israeli government if a bill requiring the enlistment of haredi Orthodox men does not include their imprisonment for avoiding conscription.

Israeli lawmaker Hotovely visits Temple Mount before her wedding

Computer network to help break Cairo Genizah codes

Israelis take cover in national defense drill

IDF searched for rocket believed fired near northern town

Pee-wee Herman’s Crazy Dad

Palestinian film wins Cannes prize

Israel giving West Bank university $14 million in aid

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