Israel

N.Y.’s Mayor Bloomberg dedicates MDA Jerusalem station

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg dedicated the landmark Magen David Adom station in Jerusalem in memory of his father.

Israeli opposition leader Tzipi Livni criticized the prisoner swap that freed Gilad Shalit, saying it weakened Israel and strengthened Hamas.

More than 40 fires broke out across northern Israel over the weekend, many of which are suspected arson attacks.