Israel

Facing confrontation on Israel, Presbyterian Church manages a compromise

Facing a confrontation over a proposal to back divestment and sanctions against Israel, the Presbyterian Church (USA) managed to reach a compromise that both pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups praised as evenhanded.

Campaign to bring thousands more Falash Mura gains steam

After months of fits and starts, advocates for Ethiopian aliyah are hoping that a visit to Ethiopia by a key Israeli official will help convince the prime minister to authorize the aliyah of thousands of additional Ethiopians.

Opponents alarmed as Israeli conversion bill moves ahead

Opponents of a controversial bill that could give the Orthodox Rabbinate the final say over conversions in Israel are trying to keep the bill from moving ahead in the Israeli Knesset after its surprise introduction and passage by a Knesset committee.

Morocco could arrest Israeli officials

Israel razes Palestinian home in eastern Jerusalem

Hanegbi cleared of most charges

Specter and Assad meet, discuss peace broker role

Record-setting half-year for Israeli tourism

Scarred by terrorism, Israeli brothers-in-law to compete in triathlon

Jewish eastern Jerusalem houses gain approval

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