Ocasio-Cortez claims Jewish ancestry
Democratic Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez claims her family is descended from Sephardic Jews forced to convert to Catholicism.
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Greenblatt to UN: This is what you defended, this is your legacy
White House envoy castigates United Nations for refusing to condemn Hamas, points to terror group's support for Ofra shooting attack.
Watch: IDF forces hunt for terrorists following shooting attack
Israeli security forces conduct extensive searches for Arab terrorists who opened fire on civilians Sunday, wounding pregnant woman.
Pregnant woman seriously wounded in terror attack in Binyamin
Seven people wounded after terrorists open fire on Israelis at bus stop next to Ofra, north of Jerusalem.
Netanyahu wins support for bill aimed at ensuring him a 5th term
Coalition votes to adopt bill altering selection process for the prime minister, amid fears president could back rival MK over Netanyahu.
Russia: Israel has right to defend itself from Hezbollah tunnels
Following launch of IDF operation against terror tunnels from Lebanon, Russia backs Israeli right to self-defense - with caveats.
Turkey demands extradition of Saudi crown prince's allies
Turkish authorities seeking arrest of Saudi officials close to Crown Prince in connection with death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
Israeli measles epidemic spreads to London
London haredi community hit by outbreak of measles, following epidemic in Jerusalem.
Watch: South African synagogue goes up in flames
Seven Torah scrolls destroyed as fire devastates Orthodox synagogue in Cape Town, South Africa.
Jerusalem's new mayor sworn into office
Moshe Lion sworn in as Jerusalem's 10th mayor - and first mayor of Sephardic descent - since Israel's establishment.
Netanyahu: Anyone who tries to harm Israel will pay heavy price
Israeli premier says IDF 'determined' locate and neutralize all cross-border terror tunnels from Lebanon leading into Israel.
Terror tunnel discovered on Israel-Lebanon border
IDF forces on Tuesday discover cross-border terror tunnel crossing from south Lebanon village into Israeli territory.
Report: Arab rioter killed in clashes with IDF
Arab outlets claim 22-year-old rioter killed during clashes with Israeli security forces in Samaria.
'Looks like France needs Israel's help to restore peace'
Israeli Dep. Minister Michael Oren mocks French efforts to lead Middle East peace process, points to domestic turmoil over French fuel tax.
Labour UK threatens anti-Semitism whistle-blowers
'Labour leadership intimidating those trying to fight anti-Semitism', group affiliated with Labour claims.
Report: Elite IDF unit entered Gaza posing as aid workers
Israeli special forces unit involved in fateful operation in Gaza last month had posed as group of humanitarian aid workers to enter Strip.
Breslov synagogue demolished
Authorities in central Israeli town of Elad tear down Breslov synagogue built in public park.
Mother of 13-year-old bride released
Court sets Jerusalem woman free following her arrest at her 13-year-old daughter's wedding.
Netanyahu Pushes Back:
'The game was rigged against me - but the truth will prevail'
Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects police recommendation to indict him in Case 4000 investigation, says decision was made before probe began.
Supreme Court gives Draft Law extension - hours after it expires
After yeshiva students' draft deferment law expires, Supreme Court grants gov't less than 45 days to pass replacement legislation.
American Latinos rally in support of Israel
Hundreds of Latino Evangelicals gather in LA for bilingual 'Night to Honor Israel', one in a series of events for Hispanic community.
Opinion:
Marc Lamont Hill's long, bizarre history of anti-Israel bigotry
Ex-CNN pundit dumped over tirade against Israel has long history of embracing fringe views, anti-Israel conspiracy theories. Opinion.
California man nabbed after spray-painting swastikas
24-year-old suspect nabbed after City Hall and dozens of other buildings in San Francisco Bay Area city covered with anti-Semitic graffiti.
Temple U refuses to fire ex-CNN pundit over anti-Israel tirade
Jewish group hits Temple University for backing professor fired from CNN after he endorsed elimination of State of Israel.
US demands 'immediate release' of US citizen held by PA
Palestinian Authority holding US citizen in custody for facilitating sale of Jerusalem property to Jews.
Somali refugee charged in ramming attack on Orthodox Jews in LA
Police found knife, Koran in car after 32-year-old Somalian refugee drove from Seattle to LA, attempted to run down Jews.
Senior Coalition Official:
'This is the beginning of the end our government'
Senior coalition member says government's recent difficulties in functioning with narrow majority signal end is near for coalition.
GOP wins surprisingly close Senate race in Mississippi
Republicans win what had once been considered a safe Senate seat in Mississippi, fending off Democrat by single digits.
Israeli teen's murdered body found in dumpster
16-year-old girl from northern Israel found dead in garbage dumpster three days after she disappeared on way to birthday party.
'Control over Gaza - in exchange for new elections'
Leaders of Hamas terror group reportedly offer to restore Palestinian Authority control over Gaza in exchange for new elections.
Watch: Hasidic child assaulted in Brooklyn
11-year-old Jewish boy knocked to the ground in Williamsburg. NYPD searching for gang of 10 suspects involved in attack.
Ocasio-Cortez, Graham feud over Holocaust refugee comparison
Democratic Congresswoman-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doubles down on comparison between illegal immigrants and Jewish Holocaust refugees.
IDF: Home of Ari Fuld's murderer will be destroyed
Israeli army vows to demolish home of Arab terrorist who stabbed American-Israeli man to death in Gush Etzion shopping center.
Man arrested after attempted ramming attack on Orthodox Jews
Muslim driver arrested after he allegedly attempted to down Orthodox Jews while shouting anti-Semitic slurs near synagogue.
Terror attack south of Jerusalem
Three IDF soldiers injured in ramming attack in Gush Etzion south of Jerusalem. Terrorist eliminated.
Russia, Ukraine clash in Black Sea
Ukraine claims Russian forces capture three of its vessels, block sea traffic in Black Sea.
Alan Dershowitz pushes back on Farrakhan's 'showdown' challenge
Veteran jurist rejects Nation of Islam leader's call for public debate, says Democrats 'legitimating the bigot Farrakhan'.
Facebook censoring criticism of Airbnb's anti-Israel ban?
Musical duo says Facebook removed song criticizing Airbnb for banning Israeli towns - just as song was going viral.
'Showdown'
Farrakhan: Jews are fake Semites, white people are unnatural
'White people aren't natural to Earth', says Nation of Islam leader, accuses Jews of being imposters who 'stole Palestinian birthright'.
Trump:
'Israel would be in big trouble without Saudi Arabia'
Watch: President Trump says during special teleconference call with US soldiers that Saudi efforts in Middle East are critical for Israel.
