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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.

US demands 'immediate release' of US citizen held by PA

Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million for UNRWA

Following US cuts to UNRWA, Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million.

Saudi Arabia pledges $50 million for UNRWA

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.

GOP wins surprisingly close Senate race in Mississippi

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.

Ocasio-Cortez, Graham feud over Holocaust refugee comparison

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'.

Alan Dershowitz pushes back on Farrakhan's 'showdown' challenge

Wisconsin students won't be punished over alleged Nazi salute

School district says high school students who were photographed with arms raised in what some claimed was Nazi salute won't be punished.

Wisconsin students won't be punished over alleged Nazi salute

'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'.

Farrakhan: Jews are fake Semites, white people are unnatural

US refuses to allow Jonathan Pollard to move to Israel

Israel made official request that former spy Jonathan Pollard be allowed to move to Israel, but the US Department of Justice refused.

US refuses to allow Jonathan Pollard to move to Israel

Report: Israel to withdraw from UN migration agreement

Israel reportedly not to ratify Global Compact for Migration at request of US, other allies, despite helping formulate it.

Report: Israel to withdraw from UN migration agreement

Oscar-winning writer Will Goldman dead at 87

William Goldman, writer of 'Princess Bride' and Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid' passes away.

Oscar-winning writer Will Goldman dead at 87

2,000 handmade Jewish stars hung throughout Pittsburgh

Thousands of handcrafted Stars of David hung up throughout Pittsburgh in memory of the victims of the Tree of Life synagogue shooting.

2,000 handmade Jewish stars hung throughout Pittsburgh

Report: Trump to decide on Deal of the Century release this week

President Trump reportedly planning to meet with advisers, Ambassador Friedman to decide on date for release of Mideast peace plan.

Report: Trump to decide on Deal of the Century release this week

Kentucky bars state contractors from joining anti-Israel boycott

Kentucky's governor rips 'anti-Semitic, repugnant' Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions movement, signs ban into law.

Kentucky bars state contractors from joining anti-Israel boycott

Linda Sarsour ripped for accusing US Jews of dual loyalty

Women's March organizer and pro-Sharia left-wing activist Linda Sarsour criticized for apparently accusing American Jews of dual loyalty.

Linda Sarsour ripped for accusing US Jews of dual loyalty

Man who yelled Heil Hitler during Fiddler on the Roof apologizes

Man who shouted 'Heil Hitler' at performance of Fiddler on the Roof apologizes, says outburst was prompted by his hatred of Trump.

Man who yelled Heil Hitler during Fiddler on the Roof apologizes

As promised, US votes against UN resolution on Golan

Non-binding resolution condemning Israeli "occupation" of the Golan Heights approved by a majority of 151 to 2, with four abstentions.

As promised, US votes against UN resolution on Golan

Jewish students tell Conn. school board they don’t feel safe

Dozens of Jewish students tell Connecticut school board they face regular anti-Semitic harassment, bullying.

Jewish students tell Conn. school board they don’t feel safe

Parent denies Wisconsin high school students made Nazi salute

Wisconsin man who photographed high school class says students were waving goodbye, not making Nazi salute.

Parent denies Wisconsin high school students made Nazi salute

Holocaust survivor killed by NYC commuter rushing to subway

89-year-old Holocaust survivor dies two weeks after being knocked to the ground by commuter rushing to train, hitting his head on platform.

Holocaust survivor killed by NYC commuter rushing to subway

Wisconsin high school students make Hitler salute in group photo

Local police called to join school's investigation of high school students' group photo with Nazi salute.

Wisconsin high school students make Hitler salute in group photo

'We like to work with allies': Israeli firm sets up shop in US

Home water system which 'squeezes water from the air' to be produced in South Carolina. 'Trump has been a true friend of Israel.'

'We like to work with allies': Israeli firm sets up shop in US

Alleged killer of Jewish college student pleads not guilty

California man accused of murdering Jewish college student Blaze Bernstein pleads not guilty.

Alleged killer of Jewish college student pleads not guilty

Tom Hanks joins rally in honor of victims of synagogue massacre

Actors Tom Hanks, Michael Keaton join hundreds at rally honoring 11 slain in PIttsburgh synagogue massacre.

Tom Hanks joins rally in honor of victims of synagogue massacre

Farrakhan warns Trump: War with Iran would destroy America

Watch: Nation of Islam leader defends 'Death to Israel, Death to America' chant in Iran, warns Trump against maintaining sanctions on Iran.

Farrakhan warns Trump: War with Iran would destroy America

Dead Republican defeats Democrat for Nevada seat

Officials look to fill Nevada seat left vacant by election of candidate who died three weeks before vote.

Dead Republican defeats Democrat for Nevada seat

Watch: Far-left protesters mob Fox News pundit's DC home

'We know where you sleep!' Antifa mob harasses Fox News' Tucker Carlson at his home day after midterm elections.

Watch: Far-left protesters mob Fox News pundit's DC home

Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized

US Supreme Court's oldest justice admitted to George Washington University hospital after breaking ribs during fall at office.

Ruth Bader Ginsburg hospitalized

Jewish food truck in Texas vandalized in anti-Semitic attack

Food truck serving kosher-style meals in Austin vandalized, prompting crowdfunding campaign to help owner restore business.

Jewish food truck in Texas vandalized in anti-Semitic attack

US to other countries: Don't allow Iranian oil tankers

State Department says allowing Iranian oil tankers into territorial waters or ports could be against newly imposed sanctions.

US to other countries: Don't allow Iranian oil tankers

Nevada Rep. Jacky Rosen, ex-synagogue president, wins Senate bid

Jacky Rosen, Democratic congresswoman from Nevada who said she opposed 2015 Iran nuclear deal, defeats incumbent Republican Dean Heller.

Nevada Rep. Jacky Rosen, ex-synagogue president, wins Senate bid

Israel-backer Ron DeSantis wins Florida governor's race

Pro-Trump congressman Ron DeSantis, a noted Israel supporter, defeats Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum in Florida gubernatorial race.

Israel-backer Ron DeSantis wins Florida governor's race

'In every generation there are those who wish to destroy us'

Annual symposium on combating anti-Semitism held days after anti-Semitic attack on synagogue in Pennsylvania which left 11 dead.

'In every generation there are those who wish to destroy us'

Jared Polis elected first Jewish governor of Colorado

Democrat Jared Polis, 43, becomes Colorado's first Jewish governor after defeating Walker Stapleton on Tuesday.

Jared Polis elected first Jewish governor of Colorado

ANALYSIS: All bets are off in midterms as turnout surges

As American voters head to the polls, who has the edge in the battle for Congress - and just how much faith can we put in polls?

ANALYSIS: All bets are off in midterms as turnout surges

Farrakhan: Death to Israel, US is the Great Satan

Watch: Nation of Islam leader visits Iran, leads chant of 'Death to Israel, Death to America' on anniversary of US embassy takeover.

Farrakhan: Death to Israel, US is the Great Satan

Floridian’s Nazi death camp-themed yard display angers neighbors

Florida woman erects Nazi-themed yard display ahead of Halloween in protest of Home Owners Association harassment over Star of David sign.

Floridian’s Nazi death camp-themed yard display angers neighbors

Obama campaign worker arrested for synagogue vandalism

Suspect arrested for writing 'Kill all Jews' on Brooklyn synagogue, setting fires in yeshivas identified as Obama campaign worker.

Obama campaign worker arrested for synagogue vandalism

MA man faces hate crimes charges for assaulting Jewish woman

Resident of Cambridge, Massachusetts faces hate crime charges for assault of elderly Jewish woman.

MA man faces hate crimes charges for assaulting Jewish woman

Watch: President Trump - Good or bad for the Jews?

Boomerang highlights its top 4 reasons Israelis back President Trump. Opinion.

Watch: President Trump - Good or bad for the Jews?

Chief of GOP in Israel:

'Republican enthusiasm even greater now than in 2016'

'I'm optimistic.' Marc Zell, chief of Republicans Overseas Israel, says GOP poised to expand majority in Senate, could keep House.

'Republican enthusiasm even greater now than in 2016'

Iranian crowds chant ‘Death to Israel’ and ‘Down with US’

Crowds gather in Tehran to mark 39th anniversary of takeover of US embassy, chant 'Death to Israel', 'Down with US'.

Iranian crowds chant ‘Death to Israel’ and ‘Down with US’

Watch Live: Trump addresses immigration reform, border security

President Trump speaks at White House ahead of mid-term elections, addressing immigration reform and border security.

Watch Live: Trump addresses immigration reform, border security

'Trump was warm, personal during visit to Pittsburgh synagogue'

Rabbi Jeffrey Myers, head of synagogue targeted in anti-Semitic mass-shooting describes meeting with President Trump.

'Trump was warm, personal during visit to Pittsburgh synagogue'

Synagogue shooting suspect pleads not guilty

46-year-old Robert Bowers pleads not guilty to mass-murder at Tree of Life synagogue.

Synagogue shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Left-wing Jewish group bashes Bennett for defending Trump

J-Street accuses Israeli minister of giving cover to Trump to 'spread hate', after minister says Trump not to blame for synagogue shooting.

Left-wing Jewish group bashes Bennett for defending Trump

Haunted house has ‘Swastika Saturday’ on day of synagogue attack

Halloween haunted house in Ohio says it 'screw up big time' after it held 'Swastika Saturday' on day of synagogue massacre.

Haunted house has ‘Swastika Saturday’ on day of synagogue attack

Trump to end birthright citizenship in US

President Trump preparing executive order ending automatic citizenship to babies born on US soil if parents have no legal status.

Trump to end birthright citizenship in US

Leftists crash moment of silence for synagogue attack victims

Watch: Left-wing protesters interrupt moment of silence held at campaign event in honor of 11 victims of synagogue massacre.

Leftists crash moment of silence for synagogue attack victims

Can Republicans hold on to Congress?

Republicans take lead in key Senate races as Democratic lead in House narrows. But will it be enough for GOP to retain majority?

Can Republicans hold on to Congress?

Synagogue shooter hid his anti-Semitic fanaticism, neighbors say

Despite openly expressing his hateful views online, neighbors say Pittsburgh synagogue gunman was quiet, 'forgettable' in person.

Synagogue shooter hid his anti-Semitic fanaticism, neighbors say

US-funded network airs segment on ‘multimillionaire Jew’ Soros

Spanish network funded by US airs segment on George Soros, describing him as 'multimillionaire Jew, architect of 2008 financial collapse.'

US-funded network airs segment on ‘multimillionaire Jew’ Soros

Steelers hold moment of silence for synagogue shooting victims

Watch: Pittsburgh Steelers hold moment of silence in honor of victims of Saturday's synagogue shooting that left 11 dead, 6 wounded.

Steelers hold moment of silence for synagogue shooting victims

Hundreds gather at J'lem vigil for synagogue shooting victims

Vigil held in downtown Jerusalem in honor of 11 shooting victims killed in Saturday's synagogue attack in Pennsylvania.

Hundreds gather at J'lem vigil for synagogue shooting victims

Synagogue Shooter:

'Jews are committing genocide of whites, Trump is their puppet'

Robert Bowers, arrested in synagogue massacre, argued there is a war between Jews and Western civilization, claimed Jews control Trump.

'Jews are committing genocide of whites, Trump is their puppet'

Pittsburgh Massacre:

Synagogue shooting victims identified

11 victims of Pittsburgh synagogue shooting - 8 men and 3 women - identified day after gunman attacked synagogue.

Synagogue shooting victims identified

Greenblatt to visit Israel as WH prepares to roll out peace plan

President Trump's special envoy reportedly planning Israel trip next week as administration prepares to roll out 'Deal of the Century'.

Greenblatt to visit Israel as WH prepares to roll out peace plan

Joe Biden latest target in wave of suspicious packages

Former VP becomes latest target after President Obama, actor Robert De Niro, and various Democratic officials receive suspicious packages.

Joe Biden latest target in wave of suspicious packages

Expanded Holocaust memorial plaza dedicated in Philadelphia

First-ever Holocaust memorial in US unveils expansion.

Expanded Holocaust memorial plaza dedicated in Philadelphia

ADL hits waiver allowing foster groups to reject non-Christians

Waiver allowing South Carolina foster agencies to exclude non-Christian parents its unconstitutional, ADL claims.

ADL hits waiver allowing foster groups to reject non-Christians

Kushner: Trump is a really great grandfather to my kids

President's son-in-law and senior advisor Jared Kushner opens up about time in White House, lauds Trump as 'great' father and grandfather.

Kushner: Trump is a really great grandfather to my kids