Israel

It’s a new ballgame: Sports entice teens to Israel for Maccabi Games

How do you get American Jewish high school students to Israel as teens when their parents know that Birthright Israel will offer them a free trip once they turn 18? Entice them with an athletic competition.

Cairo protesters taking Ramadan break

Egyptian protesters who have been camped out in Tahrir Square in Cairo said they will suspend their activities until after the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.

Agreement ends Gush Katif claims

An $87 million agreement has ended damages claims for compensation by Jewish evacuees from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank.

New panel to address Israelis’ economic burden

Egyptian gas pipeline to Israel attacked for fifth time

Israeli kabbalist Elazar Abuhatzeira, grandson of Baba Sali, is murdered

Adelsons give $5 million matching grant to Birthright

Likud minister: Economy key to next Israeli vote

Barak visiting U.S.

U.S. Embassy in Israel hurt by location hold-up

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