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Teen survivors of Parkland shooting draw 2,100 to NJ synagogue rally

Federations, which raise money for Jewish education, social services and Israel, often seek to avoid advocacy issues seen as deeply partisan.

Mike Huckabee: US should follow Israel’s lead to prevent shootings

Israelis kill each other with firearms at a small fraction of the rate of Americans, and licensed commercial security firms or highly trained civilians guard schools and field trips.

Mom of Jewish girl killed in Florida shooting begs Trump: ‘Please do something’

Alyssa Alhadeff was among the 17 people shot to death by a lone gunman who entered the school.

26 killed in mass shooting at Texas church, sheriff tells local media

Multiple fatalities as gunman opens fire at Texas church.

WATCH: Brother of Vegas shooter Stephen Paddock speaks

Gambler, hunter, drifter - nothing in the life of Stephen Paddock seems to suggest a motive for the horrific killings and suicide he committed.

Palestinian shot dead after clashing with Israelis in the W. Bank

Two Israelis taken to hospital. Deceased Palestinian identified as 48-year-old farmer Mahmoud Udah.

Border Policeman, 2 security guards killed in Har Adar terror attack

Israeli military enforces closure on the assailant's home village. Hamas praises attack. Assailant had history of domestic violence.

Report: At least three Palestinians shot dead amid Jerusalem clashes

The area around Jerusalem has witnessed a fierce spike in violence since Friday morning.

Officers shout 'don’t shoot!' in new video of deadly Beduin village incident

Footage emerges as Justice Ministry Police Internal Investigations Department (PID) is expected to conclude that the Umm al-Hiran incident was not a terrorist attack, according to reports.

IDF court sentences Palestinian involved in Rabbi Mark's murder

The sentence also took into account Abd Al-Majid Amaira's involvement in injuring Mark’s wife, Chavi, and two children during the terror attack and three earlier attempted murders.

Israeli car targeted in suspected West Bank terror shooting; none hurt

There were no reported injuries in the incident,

Shin Bet says terror cell responsible for West Bank shootings arrested

Three minors are suspected of carrying out four shooting attacks against the Ofra settlement.

Palestinian forces raided home of PA policeman hours before attack, brother says

Relatives of the gunman in Monday's attack on IDF soldiers in the West Bank say PA forces raided his home ahead of the attack that left 3 IDF soldier wounded.

Azaria trial: 'If IDF had run the scene properly, shooting would never have happened'

Azaria is on trial for manslaughter for shooting Sharif in the head after the Palestinian had already been neutralized by two soldiers whom he attacked.

Watch: IDF demolishes home of terrorist involved in Henkin family murder

Two gunmen shot dead in Nablus by Palestinian Authority Security Forces

The incident comes a day after gunmen killed two PA security forces.

Terrorist's family claims shock, says rabbi-murderer 'loved life'

The relative stated that his family last saw Faqih at a restaurant in Dura the Friday morning of the Otniel drive-by attack.

U.S. pro-Israel groups say IDF 'trustworthy' in Gaza shooting footage probe

A video surfaced on Monday depicting the shooting of a Gazan man with IDF soldiers celebrating the shot in the background.

Jewish day schools across U.S. join walkouts against gun violence

“There was a sense that yes it happened at a different school, but it could have just as easily happened at our school, we could have been the school experiencing that tragedy."

Florida shooter expressed hate for Jews via private chat

In one tirade against his biological mother, Cruz said: “My real mom was a Jew. I am glad I never met her,” according to CNN.

Rabbi urges friends of Florida shooting victim to ‘honor her legacy’

Over 400 mourners came to remember 14-year-old Alyssa Alhadeff.

U.S. Jewish groups express grief, frustration following deadly school shooting

“No child, no teacher, should ever be in danger in an American school. No parent should ever have to fear for their sons and daughters when they kiss them goodbye in the morning,” Trump said.

Jerusalem mayor sends sympathy message to Jewish counterpart in Las Vegas

Jerusalem Mayor Nir Barkat reached out to the community in Las Vegas in the wake of the devastating shooting that claimed the lives of 58 people.

Israelis missing in Las Vegas are safe and accounted for

"All of the Israelis that we were looking for have been located," the official told 'The Jerusalem Post,' confirming that their diplomats on the ground in Nevada were on their way back to California.

Israeli living in Las Vegas recounts her family's experience of the shooting

Hagar Trippiedi, a former Israeli living in Las Vegas, shares how she and her family opted to cope as they reel from the devastating news of America's deadliest shooting.

Jewish groups condemn deadly attack on Quebec mosque

"This was an attack on Canada, not only on one mosque. Indeed, it was an attack on any democratic society founded on religious pluralism that today faces threats against its Muslim populations."

Naked gunman kills 3 in shooting at waffle restaurant in Nashville

A patron wrestled away the gunman's rifle, according to police.

What we can learn about the YouTube shooter from her website

Nasim Aghdam, who used the name Nasime Sabz on her social media pages, had long claimed discrimination against her by YouTube censors.

Shooting at YouTube in California wounds at least 3, female suspect dead

Police did not release any further information on the suspect or speculate on her motives for the shooting.

Report: Florida school shooter belonged to white supremacist group

A spokesperson for the Republic of Florida (ROF), which describes itself as a “white civil rights” group with an “organized militia,” confirmed that Nikolas Cruz was associated with their movement.

Ex-student kills 17 in shooting spree at Florida high school

The gunman surrendered to police without a struggle, Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel said.

Three shot near U.S. National Security Agency, one in custody

The Federal Bureau of Investigation sent agents to investigate the incident.

One dead, multiple victims wounded in Kentucky high school shooting

Police said no other suspects are being sought.

At least 1 dead, several injured in Colorado shooting

Reports of multiple casualties in Colorado.

Brother of Toulouse massacre attacker sentenced to 20 years in jail

The man helped orchestrate a lethal shooting spree that heralded an era of Islamist-inspired attacked all over France.

At least three dead in shooting at Colorado Walmart

Police said that the shooter was not at large but did not release information regarding the number of casualties.

Eight killed in NYC terror attack, Trump calls for stepping up 'extreme vetting'

Tuesday's assault was reminiscent of deadly vehicle attacks in Israel and Europe.

Suspect in Maryland shooting that killed 3 arrested in Delaware

Police are still searching for suspect Radee Prince.

Las Vegas shooter stockpiled weapons over decades, planned attack

New and terrifying details emerge about what led the Las Vegas shooter to carry out America's deadliest shooting to date.

Las Vegas massacre probe turns to gunman's girlfriend in Philippines

Stephen Paddock, who killed himself moments before police stormed the hotel suite he had transformed into a sniper's nest on Sunday night, left no clear clues as to why he staged his attack.

First person account: The city of lights has gone dark

The attack in Las Vegas is not just another fatal shooting. It’s an attack on an American symbol in the beating heart of world tourism.

Trump calls on Americans to unite as US mourns victims of mass shooting

With at least 58 dead, 515 wounded, it is officially the deadliest mass shooting in US history.

Shooting in German nightclub 'not terrorism', leaves one dead

The shooting comes just after a stabbing attack in Hamburg, in which one person was killed and six were injured.

Gunman kills doctor, wounds 6 others in Bronx hospital rampage

The assailant, wearing a white, medical-style lab coat and armed with an assault rifle, apparently tried to set himself on fire at one point.

At least two dead in suspected terror attack at a Mali tourist resort

A gunman stormed the resort in Mali's capital Bamako and killed at least two people. A spokesman for the security ministry assured, however, that the situation was "under control."

Special: Chasing the shot, attempted assassination seen through the lens

Pulitzer prize winning photojournalist Essdras M Suarez recounts his mad dash to document the brutal shooting that rocked Washington this week.

Top US Congressman in critical condition after attack by gunman

House Majority Whip Steve Scalise, multiple others hurt in shooting during practice for charity baseball event; suspect died from his wounds.

Eight killed in Mississippi shooting; suspect arrested

The man, identified as the suspect, tells an interviewer that he was attempting to commit "suicide by cop."

Families of California shooting sue social media for nurturing ISIS

Are Facebook, Google, and Twitter to blame for Isis's reach?

Police officer killed, two wounded in ISIS-claimed attack in Paris

Ohio nightclub shooting leaves 1 dead, 14 wounded

The suspects are at large.

Quebec mosque shooting suspect charged with murdering 6 people

French-Canadian university student was the sole suspect in a shooting at a Quebec City mosque and was charged with the premeditated murder of six people, Canadian authorities said.

Florida shooter: 'Gov. controlling my mind, forcing me to watch ISIS videos'

In addition to the five killed, eight others were wounded by gunfire and some three dozen were taken to local hospitals with bruises or broken bones.

Unknown man opened fire in Zurich mosque, wounds three

Two of the three men - aged 30, 35 and 56 years - were seriously injured, Zurich city police said.

Russian ambassador assassinated by Turkish off-duty officer in Ankara

Warning: Some viewers may find the below footage distressing.

Attack at Ohio State University leaves at least 10 injured

Ohio State student Wyatt Crosher told CNN he heard what sounded like gunfire and then emergency sirens.

Teenager kills father before opening fire at South Carolina school

The incident was the latest in a series of shootings at US schools that have fuelled the debate about access to guns in America.

Nazi insignia found on gunman in Houston shooting spree

Gunman's apartment was filled with historic and vintage military items dating "back to the Civil War," Houston Police Department captain says.

Gunman injures 9 in Houston before being killed by police

At least nine people were injured; mayor says shooter apparently an attorney who had issue with firm.

3 killed in shooting incident at Washington mall, gunman's location unknown

Police were actively searching for the shooter, who had posted a photo of rescue workers outside of the mall.

Texas shooting: One killed, four wounded in downtown Austin

"Active shooter incident downtown, multiple victims. Stay away from downtown," Austin police said in a message on Twitter.

German-Iranian gunman kills nine in Munich shopping mall

There was no known motive for the shooting in Germany's third largest city, which went into lockdown with transport halted and highways sealed off immediately after the attack.

Two bailiffs, suspect dead in Michigan courthouse shooting.

Two bailiffs were shot and killed inside a courthouse in St. Joseph in southwest Michigan on Monday and law enforcement officers then killed the shooter, Berrien County Sheriff Paul Bailey said.

'Sorry officer, I can't shoot': B'Tselem's latest campaign raises ire

The human rights organization has taken out newspaper ads with the slogan "I'm sorry officer, I can't shoot."

Bennett, Tibi visit school where student was shot by masked men

“I am asking, ‘how come there are so many weapons in Arab towns?’ Why do 17-year-olds have M-16s?"

After settler murder, IDF beefs up West Bank presence

US Ambassador to Israel David Friedman said on Twitter: "Hamas praises the killers and PA laws will provide them financial rewards. Look no further to why there is no peace."

Sarona gunmen get four life sentences for shooting that killed four

In addition to the life sentences, each man was also given an additional 60 years in jail for attempted murder.

Court: PA, terrorists liable for NIS 62 million for 2001 murder of 3 Israelis

Three Israelis were killed in the shooting attack, which took place during the bloody Second Intifada.

IDF commanders keep the calm in the West Bank

A month after the Temple Mount crisis, any report is considered a possible terror attack and is treated as such until troops know otherwise.

Jaffa residents say weekend police shooting was excessive force

"They didn't have to kill him," says Jewish man who knew Mahdi al-Saadi.

WATCH: Clashes in Jaffa after police shoot suspect dead overnight

Two suspects shot overnight after exchanging gunfire with police during moped chase.

69% of Israelis back pardon for Hebron shooter

Azaria was convicted by an IDF court of manslaughter for shooting a neutralized Palestinian terrorist. He was sentenced Tuesday to a year and a half in prison.

Six people wounded in Petah Tikva shooting and stabbing attack

The suspect, according to Central District Police Spokesman, is an 18 year-old resident of the West Bank city of Nablus.

Hebron shooter's team asks court to toss verdict over alleged tampering

In the March 24 incident, Sharif stabbed another IDF soldier and friend of Azaria's, but was then shot several times and fell to the ground, nearly motionless.

Analysis: Liberman the moderate?

Above all, Liberman is perhaps thinking that looking like the responsible adult in the room cannot be bad for his political aspirations.

Haifa shooter turns himself in; possible terror motive suspected

Police suspect a nationally motivated attack in pair of shootings on Tuesday

Haifa: Two shootings within an hour

The incidents occurred within the same hour at different locations, criminal motivations are suspected and police are investigating if there is a connection between the two incidents.

Israeli officials to blame for Hebron shooting, says Human Rights Watch

NGO says incident due to encouragement of "shoot-to-kill" policy.

Rule of Law: Verdict time for Azaria

A three-judge panel of the IDF court in Jaffa will on Wednesday hand down its verdict.

Analysis: Why it matters that there are generals on Hebron shooter’s side

We will only know the full impact of the generals’ testimony when we hear the verdict.

Palestinian terrorist responsible for Rabbi Mark attack killed in IDF raid

IDF fires anti-tank missiles, bulldozes West Bank home, killing Hamas terrorist; PA security member arrested for acting as driver in the July 1 attack.

Prosecution to Hebron shooter: Your whole testimony is wrong

Live updates: Cross-examination continues in trial of IDF Sgt. Elor Azaria, accused of manslaughter in the March shooting of a Palestinian attacker.

Suicide bombers, gunmen attack Iran parliament and shrine, at least 12 dead

Attackers dressed as women burst through parliament’s main entrance in central Tehran, according to local media; ISIS claim attacks.

US forces kill Islamic State militant linked to Turkey nightclub attack

The operative was a close associate of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi

Washington Watch: Thoughts, prayers and lies

Jewish organizations have consistently advocated stricter gun safety laws but the time has "never been right."

Parkland and antisemitism

A marked increase globally in nations where Jews are harassed has become undeniable.

My Word: Smoking guns and guns; safety and security

Gun ownership in Israel is a privilege rather than a right and, like most privileges, there are strings attached.

Analysis: Why hasn’t Israel been the victim of mass shootings?

Gun culture in Israel is different than in the United States.

Comment: The Las Vegas massacre through Israeli eyes

Americans and Israelis live in different realities.

Right From Wrong: Let’s not emulate the Left

Sanders promptly and properly denounced the violence and distanced himself from the culprit.

Mob rule or rule of law

By failing to back the conviction of Elor Azaria and calling for a pardon instead, Benjamin Netanyahu has pitted the people against the ‘people’s army.’

Know comment: Go easy on Azaria

The Hebron shooting never should have led to a criminal trial, and Azaria is the victim, not the downed terrorist

To pardon the rebellious son?

Sgt. Azaria is guilty, but he is also a victim.

Editor's Notes: True heroism

The Azaria trial is a watershed moment for the IDF and possibly for Israeli society at large.

Finding common ground

Once the shock waves recede and the hand-wringing and platitudes subside, let’s not return to where we left off.

Anti-Semitic meme/scheme: Blaming ‘genocidal’ Israel for blacks’ shootings

When it comes to combating the latest anti-Semitic meme/scheme, it will be up to American Jews to lead the way in expanding our relationships with our African American neighbors.

Center Field: The shootings show the Obama-Trump-Clinton leadership vacuum

It’s good to be outraged by the killing of innocent men at traffic stops and by the slaughtering of five men doing their jobs, protecting civilians.

This week in 60 seconds: Israel flip flops on migrant deportation policy

Got a minute? Here's the week in review.