Court Sides With President Over Congress In 'Jerusalem' Passport Dispute
In a 6-3 decision, the high court sided with the White House over Congress on the thorny foreign policy issue.
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Risky Gazans Begin Digging Out Smuggling Tunnels To Egypt Again
During their heyday, you could deliver fried chicken from Egypt to Gaza through tunnels. Despite new dangers of an Egyptian anti-tunnel campaign, some Gazans are digging out a living again.
Trying To Organize A Marathon, An Arab-Israeli Woman Runs Into Opposition
Conservatives in Tira pushed back hard at the idea of women and men running together in a public race. Someone went so far as to shoot at race organizer Haneen Radi's car. For now, the run is off.
Under Cover Of Conflict, Hamas Killed Palestinians, Amnesty Alleges
The human rights organization says Hamas deliberately killed at least 23 Palestinians during the war with Israel last summer. Those killed were accused by Hamas of collaborating with Israel.
Ex-Israeli Leader Ehud Olmert Sentenced To 8 Months In Corruption Trial
Olmert, who led Israel until 2009, unlawfully accepted money from a U.S. supporter. He is appealing the decision to the Supreme Court.
Obama Calls Loss Of Ramadi A 'Setback,' But Denies U.S. Is Losing To ISIS
The comments came in an interview with The Atlantic. The president also discussed the nuclear talks with Iran and his often-frosty relationship with Israel's political leadership.
For Israel, Soccer Becomes A Geopolitical Football
The head of FIFA visited Israel and the West Bank this week, where Palestinians are petitioning to expel Israel from soccer's governing body — and its biggest international tournaments.
Will Israel Charge Soldiers In Gaza Civilian Deaths?
Israel is investigating potential criminal actions by its troops last summer during the war against Hamas in Gaza, including three attacks that killed nearly 50 civilians taking refuge in schools.
Why Everyone's Talking About Israel's New Justice Minister
Ayelet Shaked is a secular Jew who belongs to a religious party closely tied to West Bank settlers. She's faced criticism for controversial statements about Palestinians.
Vatican Officially Recognizes State Of Palestine
In a treaty between the two sides, the Holy See switches its diplomatic relations from the Palestine Liberation Organization to the state of Palestine. Israel said it was "disappointed."