News Briefs

The checkpoint is closed, and traffic is being diverted after gunfire was heard.

Terrorists opened fire on a Copenhagen Synagogue just hours after the cafe attack.

Which pro-Israel groups are supporting Netanyahu speaking to Congress?

Rebels are worried that Assad and Hezbollah are regaining territory.

The parties keep trading seats back and forth, but the right-left blocks remain the same.

Israel’s sharing of its know-how in research, manufacturing, marketing and application of energy efficiency and renewable energy products, was very much appreciated by the experts who took part in the workshop and study tour.

Green groups claim that Afek received renewed permission for exploratory drilling. They plan to protest.

American forces were not hurt.

Multiple firebombs were thrown at an Abu Tor home...

One government official said "anti Semites and drug traffickers" are the real criminals trying to protect Iran.

198 whales got stranded on a New Zealand beach on Friday.

Copenhagen Cafe scene of shooting attack; presence of Mohammad dog-head cartoonist believed target.

NY's Celebrate Israel Parade new guidelines barring BDS advocates doesn't actually bar BDS advocates.

Israelis' view of President Barack Obama mirrors his attitude towards Israel.

The Jewish welfare organization Colel Chabad this week hosted a Bat Mitzvah celebration  in Jerusalem for 36 girls who have lost a parent. Most of...

The brother of the hostage says he does not expect him to return.

Heavy snow forces the Hermon ski slopes to close; Kinneret rises, but slowly.

Approximately 30 Palestinian Authority Arab journalists are brushing up on their Hebrew at a six-week course at a college in Ramallah to improve their...

King Salman continues a tradition of new kings taking small change out of the kingdom's treasure chest for the plain folks.

Rabbi Boteach is buying newspaper ads to promote Wiesel's decision.

“This is yet another extraordinarily difficult day that we have endured, and sadly, we have recently known many especially difficult and terrible days."

A large plurality disapproves of the Congressional invitation to Netanyahu, but a majority thinks Obama should meet with him.

ISIS identified the hostage as a 19-year-old Arab.

The Elections Committee tossed out Marzel hours after eliminating Arab MK Zoabi.

A telephone survey of Israelis, including Arabs, shows that 45 percent of the respondents support the planned appearance and speech by Prime Minister Binyamin...

The discovery of 1,500 year-old grape seeds may explain why the wine of the Negev so renowned in the Byzantine Empire.

The Supreme Court may reverse the decision. The committee has not decided on Baruch Marzel's candidacy.

Will Clinton show for Bibi's speech? Warren's pro-Israel statements may play a role.

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Thursday morning he has agreed to a cease-fire brokered by France and Germany to end the 10-month stand-off in...

Homeland Committee chairman McCaul is “worried about our ability to combat this threat abroad, but also here at home."