Israel Launches Spacecraft To The Moon
If the mission is successful, it would make Israel the fourth country to land on the lunar surface – after the U.S., the former Soviet Union and China.
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U.S. Ends Funding For Palestinian Security Forces That Counter Militants
The U.S. is ceasing aid to the Palestinians as a new anti-terror law takes effect Friday but will continue efforts to coordinate between Palestinians and Israelis.
'McJesus' Sculpture To Be Pulled From Israeli Museum After Violent Protests
Jani Leinonen's artwork, which depicts Ronald McDonald slumped on the cross, drew the ire of local Christians. Now, the piece is getting taken down — just as the artist himself had requested.
Pompeo's Cairo Speech Is Met With Skepticism About Trump Policies
A former ambassador to Yemen, scholars and Muslim leaders question Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's claims that the U.S. under Trump is a positive influence in the Middle East.
Israel Arrests 5 Teenage Suspects In Fatal Stoning Of Palestinian Woman
The arrests in the fatal attack on a Palestinian woman last year has highlighted a rift between Israel's security establishment and hawks in the settler community.
Amos Oz Dies At 79; Hailed As 'Glory' Of Israel's Writers
The novelist and peace advocate died Friday. He once called the language in which he wrote, modern Hebrew, his "musical instrument" and compared it to "an erupting lava, an earthquake in action."
Israel's Netanyahu Embraces European Leaders With Controversial Views On Holocaust
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has befriended nationalist and far-right leaders who tend to be staunchly pro-Israel. But some Israelis say he's too lenient about their views on Holocaust history.
Demonstrators Across Israel Protest Violence Against Women
The protesters honored women killed in 2018, and called for the government to take action. They used empty shoes and posed as victims in graphic displays.
Catholic News Service's Hanukkah Tweet Shows Ancient Jewish Temple's Destruction
A relief showed Roman soldiers carrying the spoils of the war, including a menorah from the destroyed ancient Temple of Jerusalem. Observers noted the problematic image.
Israel's Army Says It Found Tunnels Dug By Hezbollah Beneath Border With Lebanon
Israel says its Operation Northern Shield will "expose and destroy" a series of tunnels that it says Hezbollah dug into Israel from Lebanon, where the militant group is based.