Afghanistan: Ancient papers shed light on Jewish life in Afghanistan
Cache of 1,000-year-old documents written by Afghan Jews provides great insight into medieval Jewish life in central Asia.
Israel: Sea of Galilee rises 78 centimeters in one week
The Sea of Galilee, Israel’s largest single source of fresh water, rose by 78 centimeters (30.7 inches) over the past…
UK: Publisher apologizes for wiping Israel off map
A British publishing firm reportedly apologized for replacing Israel with an entity called “Occupied Palestine” in a textbook.
Israel: ‘Jewish Home’ party rising on the right
Surveys show the Bayit Yehudi party headed by Naftali Bennett, a high-tech millionaire and former Jewish settler leader who wants…
Iran: Navy tests battle tactics in Strait of Hormuz
The naval force of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps holds drills to test new equipment, navy's combat-readiness, speed in responding…
Israel: Left-wing parties fail to unite against PM Netanyahu
As Israel's general election approaches, the main left-wing parties are scrambling to find a way to defeat incumbent Prime Minister…
USA: Evangelical Pastor Louie Giglio withdraws from Obama inauguration ceremony
Pastor Louie Giglio has withdrawn from participating in President Barack Obama's inauguration ceremony following uproar from gay rights activists over…