Israel

Netanyahu asks Jewish Agency to look into women’s prayer at Western Wall

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reportedly asked the Jewish Agency to come up with a solution for non-Orthodox women’s groups that want to pray at the Western Wall.

Hamas leader calls for third intifada

A senior Hamas leader called for a third intifada, including suicide bus bombings in Israel.

Former chief rabbi indicted for fraud

Former Israeli Chief Rabbi Eliyahu Bakshi-Doron was charged with fraud for his alleged involvement in a scam that issued false rabbinic credentials to civil servants.

Haifa rabbinate forbids New Year’s Eve parties

Arab teen assaulted in Jerusalem, allegedly by haredi Orthodox youths

Israeli extradited from U.S. sentenced for tax evasion

Jerusalem building committee approves 1,200 apartments in Gilo

Turkey to allow Israeli participation in non-military NATO activities

Ariel University Center gets final approvals for full recognition

EU court throws out NGO funding case brought by Israel-based group

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