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Watch: A survivor's forgiveness

How a Holocaust survivor reacted when he met his best friend - who was responsible for the deaths of his wife and child.

Watch: A survivor's forgiveness

Nefesh B'Nefesh to celebrate its 50,000th immigrant to Israel

The latest aliyah flight from North America will carry 233 immigrants, including 75 IDF soldiers, and NBN's 50,000th immigrant

Nefesh B'Nefesh to celebrate its 50,000th immigrant to Israel

19% of Republicans want Trump to drop out of presidential race

19% of Republicans want Trump to leave the presidential race according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll released Wednesday.

19% of Republicans want Trump to drop out of presidential race

Not just anti-Semitism: ADL boss seeks to broaden group’s reach

In attempt to woo millennials, ADL plays up work with other minority groups in US, recent criticism of GOP nominee Donald Trump.

Not just anti-Semitism: ADL boss seeks to broaden group’s reach

Unmanned drones save lives

The US has okayed the use of unmanned aircraft to drop medical supplies in areas no vehicle could go.

Unmanned drones save lives

IDF Chief of Staff visits US for strategic meetings

Lieutenant General Gadi Eizenkot landed Saturday night in the US on an 'official work visit'.

IDF Chief of Staff visits US for strategic meetings

Watch: Israelis, Americans embark on 'Ventures'

Arutz Sheva gets an inside look at "Ventures," where elite technology ex-soldiers meet US business students to bring their ideas to life.

Watch: Israelis, Americans embark on 'Ventures'

Watch: Bloomberg says Trump is 'conning' America

Watch: Independent Mike Bloomberg endorses Democrat Hillary Clinton as the United States' next president.

Watch: Bloomberg says Trump is 'conning' America

Is Western money funding terrorism?

Fmr. Amb. Alan Baker: Money given by U.S. and Europe to the PA to enhance its government is paying the salaries of convicted terrorists.

Is Western money funding terrorism?

Israel's new F-35 'Adir' takes to the skies

The new fighter jets, AS-1 class, herald a new age for the Israel Air Force.

Israel's new F-35 'Adir' takes to the skies

What is America's role in today's world?

What is America's role in today's world?

Does the US have to extradite Gulen?

Turkey demands the US hand over self-exiled Imam Fethullah Gulen. Are they forcing America's hand?

Does the US have to extradite Gulen?

US will welcome target of 10,000 Syria refugees

Secretary of State John Kerry promises that US will take in 10,000 Syrian refugees this year.

US will welcome target of 10,000 Syria refugees

US opposes NGO transparency law

US State Department spokesman John Kirby: US is worried transparency law will harm freedom of expression in Israel

US opposes NGO transparency law

Israelis trapped in South Sudan civil war

As fighting rages in the streets of Juba, an IsraAid team is blockaded in South Sudan. The organization is racing to save them in time.

Israelis trapped in South Sudan civil war

Dallas: Sniper kills 5 cops during protests against police

Protest against police brutality turns deadly in Texas. Sniper shoots 11 officers, killing four and severely wounding five.

Dallas: Sniper kills 5 cops during protests against police

Netanyahu at US embassy: 'I join you in celebrating America'

Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu speaks at US embassy's Fourth of July celebration.

Netanyahu at US embassy: 'I join you in celebrating America'

International community condemns Kiryat Arba attack

After the horrifying murder of 13 year-old Hallel Ariel, the world unites to condemn the terrorist that killed her.

International community condemns Kiryat Arba attack

Benghazi report revealed: Surprise allies, security snafus

Sacrificed for politics: 4 Americans die as State Department worries about offending Libya. The rest rescued by Qhaddafi supporters.

Benghazi report revealed: Surprise allies, security snafus

Will US government help detained teenager?

Mother of young boy barred from parents home who spent weekend in police custody appeals to US embassy for help

Will US government help detained teenager?

US: 6-year-old accidentally shoots and kills 4-year-old brother

Tragedy in New Jersey: 6-year-old boy shoots younger brother while playing with gun

US: 6-year-old accidentally shoots and kills 4-year-old brother

United States blacklists three of ISIS's local branches

United States adds ISIS branches in Libya, Yemen and Saudi Arabia to its global terrorism blacklist.

United States blacklists three of ISIS's local branches

United States 'reluctant' to support French peace initiative

State Department unable to say whether Kerry will attend France's international summit aimed at solving Israel-PA conflict.

United States 'reluctant' to support French peace initiative

United States to give Gaza $50 million in aid

United States announces $50 million aid program for Gaza, to be used over five years for humanitarian aid and job creation.

United States to give Gaza $50 million in aid

Poll: American sympathy for Palestinians is growing

Millennials' support for Palestinians jumped threefold in 10 years, Democrats 4 times more likely to side with Palestinians.

Poll: American sympathy for Palestinians is growing

Pentagon allowing more civilian casualties to fight ISIS

Up to 10 civilians allowed to be killed on missions as a matter of course, Defense Department officials say.

Pentagon allowing more civilian casualties to fight ISIS

Longest cross-border drug tunnel seized by US agents

Agents seize a ton of cocaine and seven tons of marijuana in near half-mile long tunnel found between Mexico and California.

Longest cross-border drug tunnel seized by US agents

Paul Ryan: US-Israel relationship is 'more important than ever'

During first official visit abroad as US Speaker of the House, Paul Ryan comes to Israel. 'We must work together against mutual threats.'

Paul Ryan: US-Israel relationship is 'more important than ever'

US: North Korea 'probably' has miniaturized nukes

Growing number of US analysts think Kim Jong-Un has a mini nuclear warhead, but they remain hesitant despite Chinese warnings.

US: North Korea 'probably' has miniaturized nukes

US secretly gave Iran $1.7 billion in 'ransom payment'

Officials try to avoid answers on large payment to Iran in January. Congressman insists it was ransom for US prisoners.

US secretly gave Iran $1.7 billion in 'ransom payment'

Former First Lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94

Widow of former US President Ronald Reagan dies of congestive heart failure on Sunday.

Former First Lady Nancy Reagan dies at 94

‘Juniper Cobra 16’ military exercise begins

Joint ballistic missile exercise involving US European Command and IDF commences.

‘Juniper Cobra 16’ military exercise begins

Revealed: America's cyber strike plan on Iran

NYT report uncovers Nitro Zeus cyberattack plan meant to disable Iran if nuclear diplomacy failed, along with Fordo cyber assault.

Revealed: America's cyber strike plan on Iran

ISIS leader's widow charged over US hostage death

Wife of killed ISIS financial leader charged with keeping US aid worker as slave.

ISIS leader's widow charged over US hostage death

First case of Zika virus hits US

Virus reported in Texas attributed to human transmission and not mosquito bite.

First case of Zika virus hits US

'Will France also offer international conference for ISIS?'

Political officials express fury over French proposal. US also prefers solution that is not unilateral.

'Will France also offer international conference for ISIS?'

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Revealed: US, UK infiltrated Israeli intelligence

Newly released Snowden documents expose 18-year hacking of Israeli drone missions; 'the most serious leak in Israeli intelligence history.'

Revealed: US, UK infiltrated Israeli intelligence

Did the US pay Iran $1.7 billion in ransom?

Republicans demand an inquiry as Iran reveals US taxpayer fund transfer was 'in return' for prisoner release, and came on the same day.

Did the US pay Iran $1.7 billion in ransom?

Iran had missiles locked on US warships, ready to fire

After release of sailors, Navy Commander says Iran had aircraft carrier in range, ready to 'destroy' inflicting 'historical catastrophe.'

Iran had missiles locked on US warships, ready to fire

Israel abuses refugees? Look closer at the rest of the world

New study reveals that, while foreign countries claim Israel abuses Palestinian refugees, they treat own refugees worse.

Israel abuses refugees? Look closer at the rest of the world

Russia considers US a threat to its national security

Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed off on a document listing US, NATO as threats to national security.

Russia considers US a threat to its national security

US: Grand jury won't indict white cop for shooting black youth

Timothy Loehmann not to be indicted for shooting 12-year-old Tamir Rice, while latter held authentic-looking gun.

US: Grand jury won't indict white cop for shooting black youth

China accuses US of 'serious military provocation'

China claims US Air Force deliberately flew bombers over artificial islands it claims as own. US says flight was result of pilot error.

China accuses US of 'serious military provocation'

US says it fears Russian challenge to a Syria no-fly zone

Sen. John McCain slams 'embarrassing' admission by general about why US is wary of imposing a no-fly zone.

US says it fears Russian challenge to a Syria no-fly zone

US charges American with helping Al Qaeda linked rebel group

US citizen charged with violating sanctions against Syria and defrauding the US, tried to provide military equipment to group.

US charges American with helping Al Qaeda linked rebel group

UN weighing new measures to choke off ISIS

United States and Russia drafting UN resolutions aimed at ramping up global efforts to choke off the ISIS's sources of financing.

UN weighing new measures to choke off ISIS

Pollard release a time of self-examination for Israel

'How did we let a person stay in prison for so long when we were also responsible?'

Pollard release a time of self-examination for Israel

Khamenei accuses US of infiltrating Iran with 'money and sex'

In televised address, Iran's supreme leader urges fellow Iranians not to fall into American 'enemy's trap.'

Khamenei accuses US of infiltrating Iran with 'money and sex'

US admits to killing 30 in clinic due to 'human error'

Results of investigation reveal extent of snafu in US gunship shelling medical clinic in Afghanistan, thinking it was hitting Taliban.

US admits to killing 30 in clinic due to 'human error'

Turkey announces 'plans' for joint US operation against ISIS

Reports suggest operation will involve clearing terrorists from an area between Mare and Jarablus in northern Syria.

Turkey announces 'plans' for joint US operation against ISIS

US accuses Russia of making Syria worse

Russian airstrikes in Syria have displaced at least 120,000 people, senior US official Anne Patterson tells House Foreign Affairs Committee.

US accuses Russia of making Syria worse

Spy game: IDF jets held Iran strike dry run in 2012

US, Israeli officials reveal the breakdown in ties over Iran, as Israel had to spy to learn of nuclear talks, and US spied on strike plans.

Spy game: IDF jets held Iran strike dry run in 2012

France 'Wants to Combat Violent Escalation' in Israel

French Foreign Minister Laurent Fabius to discuss escalating violence with US Secretary of State John Kerry.

France 'Wants to Combat Violent Escalation' in Israel

Putin Blasts US as Having 'Mush for Brains'

Russian President slams Washington for refusing to share intelligence with Moscow on Syria conflict.

Putin Blasts US as Having 'Mush for Brains'

US, Russia Make 'Progress' in Talks About Syrian Airspace

Washington and Moscow look for ways to avoid encroaching on each other during airstrikes in Syria.

US, Russia Make 'Progress' in Talks About Syrian Airspace

US Seeks Iranian Help as ISIS Strategy in Tatters

White House reaches out to Tehran to help broker 'solution' in Syria, as Obama admin's strategy fails miserably.

US Seeks Iranian Help as ISIS Strategy in Tatters

Three Hamas Terrorists Placed on US Blacklist

Military commander Mohammad Deif and two operatives released in Gilad Shalit prisoner swap placed on US 'terror blacklist.'

Three Hamas Terrorists Placed on US Blacklist

Netanyahu: 'Today We Have a Country' to Combat Anti-Semitism

Prime Minister expresses gratitude to Foreign Ministry officials for working hard to combat lies and slanders against Israel worldwide.

Netanyahu: 'Today We Have a Country' to Combat Anti-Semitism

US Condemns Assad's 'Disregard for Human Life'

US demands Syrian President Bashar al-Assad be given the boot after nearly 100 killed in devastating regime strike in Syria.

US Condemns Assad's 'Disregard for Human Life'

Turkey, US Ready to Begin Anti-ISIS Mission

After a 'pause' for coordination, official says, Turkey and the US are ready to begin operations against Islamic State terror organizaiton.

Turkey, US Ready to Begin Anti-ISIS Mission