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Leader of Egypt's Jewish Community Brought to Rest

More than a hundred mourners came to pay their last respects to Carmen Weinstein, who died this week at 84.

FBI Releases Photos of Boston Suspects

The FBI releases photos and a video of two suspects in the Boston Marathon terror attack, asks for public help in identifying them.

Gaza Terrorists Fire Two Rockets at Israel

Terrorists from Hamas-controlled Gaza fire two rockets at southern Israel. No physical injuries or damages reported.

Radical Cleric: Bombing Meant to Send a Message

A radical Egyptian Salafi cleric said that the terror attack in Boston was meant to tell the West that terrorists are alive and well.

Bank Leumi Freezes Erasure of Tycoon's Debt

Public pressure causes Bank Leumi to announce that the deal to erase most of tycoon Nochi Dankner's debt has been frozen.

Kerry: U.S. Working to Free Alan Gross

Washington is seeking to free two U.S. citizens held in Cuba and Iran, but has rejected a swap deal with Havana, says Kerry.

35 Former U.S. Officials: Talk Directly to Iran

Former U.S. officials call on the White House to initiate direct talks with Iran instead of relying solely on sanctions.

Cameron to Netanyahu: Renew Peace Talks

British Prime Minister David Cameron on Wednesday urges his Israeli counterpart to reopen peace talks with the Palestinian Authority.

Senate Defeats Gun Control Plan, Obama Fumes

Senate defeats a plan to expand background checks on firearms sales and a proposal to ban some weapons.

Assad: The West Will Pay for Supporting Al-Qaeda

Syrian President warns the West it will pay a heavy price for its supporting Al-Qaeda, says his regime's defeat is not an option.

Ricin Found in Letter Addressed to Obama

A letter addressed to U.S. President Barack Obama tests positive for ricin, in a drama over poisoned mail.

Terror Group Releases Video of Rocket Attack

The Salafi jihadist group that claimed responsibility for a rocket attack on Eilat has released a video which shows the rockets being fired.

Tunisia's Ousted President Gets Another Jail Term

Tunisia's deposed president, Ben Ali, given a five-year jail term absentia for corruption, adding to two previous life sentences.

Turkey Blocks NATO Meeting with Israel

Despite Israel’s recent apology, Turkey has declined to agree to a meeting of NATO's Mediterranean Dialogue group, which includes Israel.

Pentagon Requests More Funding for Iron Dome

The Pentagon has requested $220.3 million to bolster Iron Dome, despite broader cuts to U.S. military spending.

Deadly Poison Found in Letter to U.S. Senator

Federal authorities intercepted a letter bound for the Washington office of U.S. Senator Roger Wicker that contained ricin.

Senators Approve Resolution to Assist Israel

The U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee adopts a resolution which stipulates that the U.S. will assist Israel in an attack against Iran.

Gantz: Coordination with Egypt Has Gotten Better

The coordination between Israel and Egypt has gotten better despite the rise of the Muslim Brotherhood to power, says COS.

Napolitano: Boston Attack Not Part of Wider Plot

Homeland Security Secretary says there's no evidence that Boston attack is part of a wider plot, urges public to remain vigilant.

Netanyahu: Committed to 'Two-State Solution'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu expresses his support for a two-state solution during a reception for foreign diplomats.

Fatah Official: Time to Make Peace with Hamas

PA Chairman Mahmoud Abbas must form a government with the Hamas terror group, a member of the Fatah party says.

Peres: 65 Years of Ongoing Miracles

President Shimon Peres speaks of the “ongoing miracles” in special video greeting for Independence Day.

Iranian Official Repeats Threats on Israel

A senior Iranian military commander reiterates that the Iranian Armed Forces are capable of razing Tel Aviv and Haifa to the ground.

8-Year-Old Boy Among Those Killed in Boston

An eight-year-old boy was among those who were killed in two explosions in Boston. The death toll has risen to three.

Syria's Muslim Brotherhood: There's No Extremism

"It is not true that extremists are in charge of liberated lands," says Syria's Muslim Brotherhood’s leader.

IDF Closes Probes into Allegations of Misconduct

The IDF has closed probes into more than 60 allegations of misconduct during Operation Pillar of Defense in Gaza.

Obama: We'll Find Who's Behind Boston Bombings

U.S. President Barack Obama says he ordered the "full resources" of the federal government to respond to the Boston bombings.

Egypt Summons Canadian Envoy Over Baird

Egypt's foreign ministry summoned Canada's charge d'affaires in Cairo, over FM John Baird's visit to eastern Jerusalem.

Peres: I Don't Regret the Oslo Accords

"There were terror attacks against Jews as back as 1937, long before Oslo," says President Peres during an Independence Day interview.

More than 1,000 Hizbullah Terrorists Enter Syria

Over 1,000 members of Hizbullah have entered Syria in the past few days in order to fight alongside regime troops.

PA Summons Canadian Envoy

The Palestinian Authority summoned Canada's envoy over Foreign Minister John Baird's meeting with Livni in eastern Jerusalem.

Syria: 12 Children Killed in Airstrikes

Air strikes by Syrian regime warplanes killed at least 12 children in two incidents on Sunday, says the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights.

Gantz: The IDF Can Reach Any Target

IDF Chief of Staff Benny Gantz speaks on Memorial Day: We carry out our mission using those who fell as our guide.

Protest Outside Jordanian Embassy

Dozens demonstrate in front of the Jordanian embassy in Ramat Gan over recent calls in Amman to free a terrorist who murdered 7 students.

PA Looking for New Prime Minister

PA mulling the prospect of a new prime minister after Salam Fayyad resigned.

'I'll Do Anything to Return to the IDF'

Captain Ziv Shilon, who was badly wounded in a Hamas attack near Gaza, vows to return to the IDF as a fighter.

Bennett: We'll Reach Any Place

Economy and Trade Minister Naftali Bennett takes part in Memorial Day ceremony in Jerusalem.

Rabbi Yaakov Yosef Passes Away

Rabbi Yaakov Chai Yosef passed away on Friday afternoon after a lengthy battle with cancer.

S. Africa: Labels for 'Occupied Territories'

South Africa has imposed new rules requiring that goods imported from Judea, Samaria and eastern Jerusalem display special labels.

Netanyahu: Israel is the Bright Star of Freedom

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu issues a special greeting ahead of Israel’s 65th Independence Day.