Insanity defense successful
Man who beheaded ex-wife acquitted of murder
For the first time in Israeli history a man was acquitted of murder, pleading insanity, but will spend 25 years in mental facility.
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Muslim classmates beat, threaten to kill Jewish teen in Berlin
14-year old Jewish boy forced to leave Berlin school after Muslim classmates threaten and assault him repeatedly.
Minister Katz: EU chutzpah and hypocrisy
Transportation Minister slams EU representative in Israel for organizing boycott of tour of new train route due to small section in Area C.
Abbas: Terrorist prisoners are 'heroes'
PA chairman praises prisoners serving time for murder and terrorism as 'heroes,' says their demands, including more TV, must be met.
Britain angered by reported US leaks on Manchester bombing
British government angered by leaks to US press about Manchester bombing investigation. Trump vows to get to bottom of leaks.
Netanyahu thanks Czech parliament for Jerusalem resolution
PM commends Czech resolution calling for recognition of Jerusalem as Israel's capital, sanctions against UNESCO.
Bereaved mother to UN: Do not reward people who kill
Mother of murdered American student calls on UN to end PA practice of paying salaries to those who murder innocent Israelis and Americans.
Temple Mount sifting projects finds 6 Day War artifacts
Remains of Israeli firearms and bullets from 1967 war found among soil lifted from Temple Mount.
BBC host: Europe has to get used to terror attacks
BBC host Katty Kay says Britain and Europe must 'get used to' deadly terror attacks such as the bombing in Manchester last night.
Former James Bond actor Roger Moore dead at 89
Death of British actor who starred in seven 007 films announced by his family.
Bennett: President Trump's speech 'nearly unprecedented'
Education Minister praises friendly tone of President Trump's speech. Public Security Minister says speech was 'very moving.'
PM and Trump
'Chance for peace greater than before'
US President and Israeli PM give joint report to press, say chance for peace greater than ever before because of regional developments.
Trump: I never mentioned Israel to Russia
US President and Israeli PM hold joint press conference from Jerusalem. Trump denies giving Israeli information to Russia.
Attempted stabbing attack: terrorist killed
Terrorist attempts to stab border police officers on first day of President Trump's visit to Israel, is shot dead.
Watch: Trump visits Western Wall
President Trump becomes first sitting president to visit Western Wall
Trump: Israel is the homeland of the Jewish people
US President meets Israeli President in Jerusalem, signs guest book, says Israel and US must work together to sop Iranian nuclear program.
Israeli officials concerned about US-Saudi military deal
Israel Ministers worry $110 billion deal between President Trump and Saudi Arabia could erode Israeli's qualitative edge.
US court throws out incitement case against Facebook
US Court rules Facebook is not responsible for providing a platform for incitement which resulted in murder of Israelis.
'Jewish Diaspora leaders support moving embassy to Jerusalem'
Report shows Diaspora leaders feel Jerusalem is central to world Jewry but are worried about lack of 'Jewish pluralism' in Israel's capital.
Report: Jordan, not Israel, source of ISIS intelligence
Jordanian sources claim Israel has no spies in ISIS who could have provided intelligence allegedly shared with Russia by Donald Trump.
Trump: I will strengthen our alliance with the Jewish state
New London to host President Donald Trump today, Wednesday when he addresses graduates at the Coast Guard Academy
Report: Israel provided intel Trump gave to Russians
US officials say Israel was source of information on ISIS threat that US President shared with Russian representatives.
'Comptroller report highlights need for kashrut privatization'
Head of Tzohar rabbinic organization says Comptroller report showing problems in kashrut industry shows need for urgent reform.
It's official
Trump to visit Western Wall without Netanyahu
Gen. McMaster officially confirms that Donald Trump will be the first sitting US President to visit Western Wall without Israeli leaders.
Watch: PM Netanyahu Meets US Ambassador David Friedman
Prime Minister Binyaamin Netanyahu meets with US Ambassador David Friedman. 'Visit to Kotel was a strong gesture of solidarity.'
US accuses Assad of burning thousands in crematoria
US reveals Syria regime has set up crematorium at prison near Damascus, executes up to 50 people at prison every week.
Netanyahu responds
'Fox News lied about embassy move'
Prime Minister's Office says Fox News report he asked President Trump not to move US embassy to Jerusalem is 'a lie.'
Report: Netanyahu told Trump not to move US embassy
'Everyone I've spoken to in DC says Netanyahu told Trump not to move embassy at this time.'
Ambassador Friedman arrives in Israel
New US Ambassador to Israel assumes post 1 week before visit of US president to Israel.
Tragedy in the US
Bullied 8-year old boy in Cincinnati takes his own life
Cincinnati school says 8-year-old student who killed himself two days after he was knocked unconscious by a bully never said he was bullied.
Number of countries hit by massive cyber attack doubles
EU law enforcement agency says 150 countries hit by massive cyber attack over the weekend, with about 200,000 individual victims.
Couple who swindled banks will not serve jail time
After an extended legal battle involving extradition, haredi couple who swindled $130,000 from banks escape jail sentence.
50 Years Later:
Six Day War paratroopers return to the Western Wall
Deputy Foreign Minister visits Old City with the three paratroopers who were documented in the famous picture by David Rubinger in 1967.
Rivlin receives special copy of medical journal on Israel
President Reuven Rivlin receives copy of special issue of renowned 'Lancet' medical publication
Bennett:
'The Holocaust is the price we paid for not having a state'
Bennett tells Atlanta Friends of IDF gala that Memorial Day is the price for having a state, but the price for not having one is greater.
Bennett:
'Trump determined to make deal: We don't know what it'll be.'
Education Minister says deal with Erdogan was mistake, he does not oppose negotiations with PA under President Trump.
Israel to Erdogan: You will not preach morality to us
Israel says Turkish President should not criticize the only democracy in the Middle East when he abuses human rights in his own country.
Erdogan calls on Muslims to ascend Temple Mount
Turkish President says Muslims should ascend holiest site in Judaism to 'fight the occupation' and protest the 'Muezzin Bill.'
Arab hospital stops receiving patients over lack of PA funding
Jerusalem area hospital runs out of medicine after PA fails to pay millions of dollars in promised funding, closes doors to new patients.
'US must recognize Israeli sovereignty on the Golan'
Intelligence Minister says US and Israel must develop a joint policy on dealing with Syria and Iran, starting with recognition of the Golan.
