Israel

Israeli lawmakers slam end of alternative religious wedding project

Israeli lawmakers from diverse parties slammed the government’s decision to prevent an organization of Modern Orthodox rabbis from performing religious wedding ceremonies for non-religious couples.

U.S.-bound plane makes emergency landing at Ben Gurion

A plane bound for the United States made an emergency landing at Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport after smoke was detected in the rear of the aircraft.

At memorial, Peres says Rabin’s path is accepted as way to peace

At a ceremony marking the 16th anniversary of the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin, Israeli President Shimon Peres said most Israelis accept Rabin’s stance on two states for two peoples.

Suspect arrested in Peace Now bomb threat

Shmuel Ben Artzi, father of Sara Netanyahu, dies

Evidence of Iranian nuclear bid is ‘credible’ — IAEA

Experts: IAEA report makes case for tightened Iran sanctions

Other Israel Film Festival: ‘Torn’ and ’77 Steps’

ADL calls Sarkozy-Obama exchange ‘unpresidential’

Ros-Lehtinen releases security funds, holds humanitarian money

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