Israel
Photo Story: The Jewish holiday of Hanukkah in Jerusalem
An ultra-Orthodox Jewish man walk pass a light installation of Hanukkah symbols on the walls of the Old City during the Jewish…
Rocket shot from Gaza interrupts Netanyahu rally
Israel's PM Benjamin Netanyahu was hustled off the stage during a leadership rally under rocket fire from the Gaza Strip. It comes…
Christmas in Bethlehem Church of the Nativity
Christian pilgrims pray inside the 'Grotto', or Cave in the Church of the Nativity, traditionally accepted as the birthplace of Jesus Christ,…
Santa Claus of Jerusalem
Issa Kassissieh, dressed as Santa Claus, welcomes people in his Santa's House at the Christian Quarter in Old City, Jerusalem. Kassissieh, a…
Israel reverses ban, Gaza Christians can visit Christmas sites
Christians in the Gaza Strip will be allowed to visit holy cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem at Christmas, Israel authorities said…
Photo Story: Christmas preparations in Jerusalem
Issa Kassissieh dressed as Santa Claus, waves as he walks on a wall near the Jaffa Gate in Old City, Jerusalem, 19…
Israel attacks Hamas targets in Gaza following rocket fire
The IDF announced on Thursday morning that its fighter jets were striking Hamas terror targets in the Gaza Strip following rocket fire…
The Israeli Shin Bet calls on rabbis, teachers for help
Shin Bet (the Israel internal security agency) officials met with several rabbis and educators from the religious-Zionist sector to discuss a recent…
Netanyahu: Hezbollah will pay a price if it attacks Israel
Hezbollah had better not dare attack Israel or it will pay, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned at the opening of Sunday’s cabinet…
Israel bars Gaza’s Christians from visiting Bethlehem and Jerusalem at Christmas
Christians in the Gaza Strip will not be allowed to visit holy cities such as Bethlehem and Jerusalem to celebrate Christmas this…
Netanyahu to quit all my ministerial duties by January 1 except role of PM
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced on Thursday that he will be dropping all of his portfolios on January 1 besides his role…
Israel going to third election in a year
The Knesset missed its deadline to nominate a candidate for prime minister, officially launching a third election in less than a year…