Israel

Fugitive rabbi convicted of sexual assault in plea deal

Rabbi Eliezer Berland, 79, a seminary founder in Israel, admitted to two counts of indecent acts and one of assault under a deal that cleared him of other molestation charges.

Netanyahu reportedly declined to meet with Trump before inauguration

After discussing the appropriate protocols of such a visit, the Israeli prime minister "elegantly refused Trump’s invitation in order to avoid embarrassing Obama,” according to Walla, which cited sources close to Netanyahu.

Breitbart Jerusalem marks 1st anniversary

The idea for the Breitbart News Network, which has been called a "platform for the alt-right," was conceived in Israel, according to its Jewish CEO.

Alumni of Holocaust survivor’s scholarship fund for Israelis hold reunion in Jerusalem

Mayors from around the world visit Israel, focus on innovation

Israel’s defense minister urges deal with Trump to expand settlement blocs

In post-coup Turkey, Jews plan their future abroad

Trump denies seeking security clearance for Ivanka, Kushner and other children

Bill legalizing some West Bank outposts, with eye on Amona, passes preliminary reading

Israeli minister impulsively gifts $50,000 research drone to Russia

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