Rabbi rips Obama for UN vote at National Menorah Lighting
Rabbi officiating at National Menorah Lighting ceremony in Washington criticizes US decision to allow passage of anti-Israel UN resolution.
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Iran currency hits record low as US policy to change under Trump
Iranian rial drops to record low as foreign businesses uncertain of Trump's intentions towards enforcing sanctions against Iran.
Iranian dissidents ask Trump to renegotiate nucear deal
Iranian dissidents pen letter to President-elect Donald Trump, asking him to keep campaign promise to renegotiate Iran nuclear deal.
Search teams find wreckage, bodies, from Russian plane crash
Search teams have begun to retrieve bodies of passengers who perished in Russian plane crash. Russia believes there were no survivors.
Iran claims it purchased Boeing aircraft at half-price
Iran claims it negotiated with Boeing to purchase 80 aircraft worth $16.6 billion at half price.
'British universities becoming no-go zones for Jewish students'
Baroness Ruth Deech says certain British universities are so anti-Israel and anti-Semitic that they are no-go zones for Jewish students.
Fatah thanks UN members for giving it 'permission' to kill Jews
Fatah movement publishes threatening, violent image thanking 14 nations which voted for anti-Israel Security Council resolution.
Military aircraft over NYC were part of training exercise
New Yorkers mystified by low-flying military aircraft over Manhattan which turn out to be training to airlift President-elect out of NYC.
"US helped craft anti-Israel Security Council resolution"
PM spokesman says Israel has "ironclad information" Obama Administration helped craft anti-Israel UN resolution.
"Obama can still cause further harm to Israel"
PM warns ministers not to criticize Barack Obama on anti-Israel UN resolution because Obama can still take further steps to harm Israel.
Concerns for safety of missing ex-MK
Former Yisrael Beytenu MK and journalist Sharon Gal disappears, with few clues as to his whereabouts.
Jerusalem resident indicted for assaulting teenage girl
18-year old haredi man charged with assaulting a 14 year old girl in Jerusalem after telling her she had a bug on her clothes.
Watch: 25,000 rally in Jerusalem against 'synagogue desecration'
Tens of thousands of Gur hasidim and their supporters rally in Jerusalem as struggle for Arad synagogue continues.
Watch: IDF prepares for tunnel threat
The IDF Yahalom unit prepares to combat all manner of threats, including unconventional threats.
ISIS claims responsibility for Berlin terror attack
The ISIS terrorist organization has claimed responsibility for Monday's terror attack at a Christmas market in Berlin.
MKs banned from visiting security prisoners
The Knesset House Committee voted, after heated debate, to ban the visits by MKs to security prisoners.
Trump donated $10,000 to Beit El yeshiva in 2003
US President-elect Donald Trump donated $10,000 towards building a yeshiva in Beit El in Samaria in 2003.
Cabinet passes across the board budget cuts
The cabinet approved a 1.25%, or 1.2 billion shekel, cut to the 2017-2018 state budget Sunday.
Oxfam head: Spat with Johansson over Sodastream was a mistake
Head of Oxfam admits publicly sparring with actress Scarlett Johansson over Israeli product cost Oxfam thousands of donors.
Protesters attempt to block bus routes in Beit Shemesh
Protesters in Beit Shemesh attempt to block bus routes after decision to run buses without separation of men and women
Police launch investigation into MK Slomiansky
Police launch investigation into allegations against MK Nissan Slomiansky, will decide whether to press charges after gathering testimony.
Renewal of Iran sanctions becomes law without Obama signature
Iran Sanctions Act becomes law as President Obama refuses to sign despite passage by overwhelming majorities in Congress.
Hamas uses kites to spy on Israel
The IDF reports that Hamas is using kites outfitted with cameras to spy on Israeli towns and the IDF.
Traces of explosives found on bodies in downed EgyptAir plane
Traces of explosives were found on the bodies of several passengers of the EgyptAir flight which crashed into the Mediterranean Sea in May.
Drunk Kim Jong Un forgets order to generals
North Korean dictator reportedly ordered top generals to write apology letter while drunk, then forgot about the order when he became sober.
Committee set up to determine criteria for recognition of rabbis
One of rabbis who rejected Rabbi Haskel Lookstein's conversions in July joins committee to determine standards for recognition of rabbis.
Haredi soldier deserts over order to shave beard
A haredi soldier was jailed for leaving his base after his exemption to keep his beard was revoked against the base rabbi's recommendation.
Poll: Majority of PA Arabs want Trump to ignore peace process
Majority of PA Arabs no longer believe in Two-State Solution, want President-elect Trump to stay away from the peace process.
Iran starts nuclear program after US 'violation' of deal
Iranian President orders scientists to develop nuclear powered propellers for marine transportation after Congress extends sanctions.
Trump campaign manager: He will move US embassy to Jerusalem
Trump campaign manager Kellyanne Conway says President-elect fully intends to move the US embassy to Jerusalem.
Leading Scottish Rabbi attacked in Edinburgh
Family of leading Scottish Rabbi assaulted by woman not far from seat of Scottish parliament.
Trump names Gen. John Kelly as Secretary of Homeland Security
President-elect Trump named retired Gen. John Kelly as his choice for Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security.
JNF, haredi charities lose big after investments tank
Leading Israeli non-profits, including the JNF and Kupat Ha'Ir, lose millions of shekels after investing in housing fund.
'Jerusalem Monopoly' headed to a toy store near you
Special Jerusalem-based version of popular board game Monopoly arrives as city prepares to celebrate 50 years since reunification.
Israel to hold bodies of Hamas terrorists, return other bodies
Security cabinet decides to return bodies of all Arab terrorists - except for those affiliated with Hamas.
Liberman: Israel stopped Hezbollah from getting chemical weapons
Defense Minister says Israel has acted to prevent the smuggling of Syrian chemical weapons to Hezbollah.
'Eat pork!' Haredi officer threatened by extremists at home
The head of haredi recruitment in Bnei Brak receives letter at home threatening him if he does not quit position in IDF.
PM: Push for Britain to apologize for Balfour shows why no peace
PM Netanyahu says PA campaign to force Britain to apologize for Balfour Declaration further proof it is not willing to accept Jewish State.
Son of 'Sopranos' actor arrested for spray-painting swastika
The son of Sopranos star Michael Imperioli was arrested for spray-painting a swastika on a college campus in New York State.
Trump appoints EPA critic to head environmental agency
President-elect Donald Trump has selected Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency.