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The ambassadors to the UN will gain a greater understanding of Israel's strengths and challenges.

Foreign Minister Yisrael Katz met Sergey Lavrov in Rome earlier in the day, where the matter was also raised.

Rabbi Stern who is a frequent customer at Jerusalem's market assured stall owners that their piety would be rewarded: "Thanks to the Sabbath observance, your livelihoods will be enriched.".

Israel tried direct elections in 1996, 1999 and 2001, eventually reverting to the current proportional representation system.

Israeli, Palestinian and international protestors demonstrated against the police in Isawiya

Passing the bill would allow more candidates on the Likud list to enter the Knesset if the party enters the government.

Israeli Air Force jets struck a Hamas terrorist camp, weapons warehouses, offices and security posts.

March 3 consensus date for election

At about the same time, Miami Art Week, is held from December 2-8, and features Art Miami, a modern and contemporary art fair market.

A roundup of news from around Israel.

Both Yes Planet and Cinema City theaters will participate in the one-day event.

A new exhibit at the New-York Historical Society brings the famous writer’s journey back to life.

Even though he makes his home in Peru, “there’s always a warm corner of my heart for Israel,” and for Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai whom he called “a giant in his generation.”

Does NSO have the capacity to restrain its clients? And, is it responsible for what its clients do?

“It wasn’t a topic of discussion,” the official said in a press briefing

"We were able, for the first time, to cause mice to assign a negative value to an event that never took place."

Labor-Gesher MK Omer Bar-Lev said that it is time to set aside ego and consider the option that seems to him the only way to avoid a third election.

Shelah has previously been outspoken on Netanyahu's political conduct.

Poll reveals little change in terms of the distribution of seats between the parties.

The meeting comes amid contentious bilateral issues between the two countries, particularly on Russia’s role in the Middle East, and Naama Issachar, who was sentenced in Russia for drug smuggling.

Knesset to vote to enable March 3 election.

The commissioner's directive was circulated across all public libraries and bookstores, where all copies of the book "Someone to Run With" are now no longer available for sale.

Students will spend two years on the Israeli campus, followed by two years in New York and gain two Bachelor's degrees, one from each institution.

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Sarah Idan, who received death threats after she posted the selfie with Miss Israel, Adar Gandelsman, spoke of what she learned about the issue when she visited Israel last year.

The comment came following persistent reports in Israel that Jerusalem is very close to establishing official ties with Rabat, attributed to anonymous sources.

Multiple reports citing unnamed officials say Trump is planning to deploy the troops to counter increased Iranian adventurism in the region.

Blue and White: Netanyahu must say it publicly

The test comes as tensions remain high with Iran.

Cheli Tal worked as the city engineer since 2014, soon after which she discovered that she was being paid considerably less than her male equals working within the municipality.

Municipal Affairs: One year since the new mayor opened the door to his office in Safra Square in downtown Jerusalem, he has begun putting into place the policies he envisioned.

According to a report on Channel 13, the US has approached the UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Morocco to promote normalization of ties.

The prime minister also argued that he has unique abilities to bolster US-Israel ties.

Yair Vardi leaves an unmistakable legacy.

The band has previously performed here in 2011 and 2014.

Police deny changes at the site, but video footage suggests blanket ban on non-Muslim prayer not enforced.

All-star alumni band led by longtime pianist Mike Garson coming to Israel for two shows

The defending champs doubled their lead in the 88th minute when Itay Shechter was pulled down in the box by Orel Degani and Cohen slotted home the spot kick from 11 meters.

This is the second body found today, following reports of a drowning occurring in the vicinity of the Yarkon River in Ramat Gan.

The prime minister argues it’s important for him to be first in rotation with Gantz because of unique ties to the US.

Netanyahu made the comment in response to a reporter’s question if he would resign.

The meeting comes amid Bush’s recent trip to the Gulf region, where he discussed growing concern over Iran’s regional ambitions and Israeli-Palestinian peace.

If the elder Henry Ford's antisemitism is legendary, his grandson's Zionism and support of Jewish causes is certainly less well-known.

Hundreds of troops and reservists participated in a tactical drill in the Jordan Valley.

"The purpose of the conference is to bring together all the factors that make up the world of start-ups and innovation in cardiovascular diseases and to present the problems in the field."

Attorney-General Mandelblit and Justice Minister Ohana continue to fight over Shai Nitzan successor.

Ambassador Danny Danon introduced the resolution at a General Assembly discussion marking 72 years since the November 29 Partition Plan.

ELM multi-mission radar systems are used by IDF in Iron Dome, David’s Sling missile defense systems.

By law, if the Knesset is dispersed automatically on Wednesday night when the deadline to form a government passes, election would be held on March 10.

"I won't meddle in internal elections but I personally hope that he won't be elected, with this whole wave of antisemitism... I hope the other side wins," he said.

Gantz: I trust Netanyahu less than when talks started.

'For stellar street food there’s nothing like Tel Aviv’s hummus, falafel and shakshuka, served at hole-in-the-wall joints, street stands, and stalls lining local markets,’ the BBC said.

Rabbi Eliyahu and Chanie Canterman, the directors of Chabad of Talbiyeh, have their hands full this month with gala events marking Yod Tet Kislev and Hanukka

Despite the increase in skyscrapers in Gush Dan, office occupancy is still rising, with Tel Aviv at 94%, Ramat Gan 93%, and Herzliya 92%, according to a study by CBRE Israel.

The Japanese Fantasy layout is designed to, at least, give us some idea of what we are missing from over there.

Last week, Yoav Zimran was appointed head of the haredi education administration at Jerusalem municipality. As Zimran is secular, this appointment arouses curiosity.

Israel’s beloved star vocalist performs Lady Day in her own way.

The Sidi Omar Mosque, ironically also known by the local Arab residents of the Old City as “mosque of the Jews,” was built in the 14th century, but since June 1967 has scarcely been in use.

Six new carousel parking installations on track to arrive this week in Jerusalem’s Givat Shaul neighborhood will provide 90 new parking places while using only six parking spaces

“I have Iraqi and Yemenite parents. Sometimes that works well, and others not so well,” she says with a mischievous twinkle in her eye.

The new Studio of Her Own in the Litvinovsky Painter’s House – Beit Hatzayar will be a home for women artists to meet, learn and create.

Growing up with a chess-playing dad

"I am leaving the White House after a fascinating meeting with Special Envoy Berkowitz," Lion tweeted. "All we can say for now is - thank you, President Trump."

In honor of the upcoming Christmas holiday, which is just around the corner, we are bringing readers a few statistics about Jerusalem’s Christian population.

The delegation met with Sino-Israel Global Network and Academic Leadership, an Israeli think-tank and academic organization that works to strengthen relations between the two nations.

After he realized his dream of playing professional basketball, he wasn’t getting a lot of minutes with Givat Shmuel, and wasn’t making a lot of money.

According to the report, Netanyahu has not yet responded to the idea which has been floated by a variety of third parties, though in the past he rejected any talk of a plea deal or pardon.

The law defined as ultra-Orthodox any man who from between the ages of 14 and 18 studied for at least two years in an ultra-Orthodox educational institution.

Judah, of course, did not intend to express gratitude to Tamar for what she had done. He meant to admit the truth.

Last month, the United Nations voted to extend UNRWA’s mandate until 2023. UNRWA’s mandate is renewed every three years in two stages. The second stage of the approval is expected to occur this month at the General Assembly.

A look at the man who made it his mission to strengthen our connection with the City of our Fathers.

sraeli law does not include jus soli – a rule that the citizenship of a child is determined by the place of its birth.

Nevo Hazan, a man with great passion for his boutique winery, did not imagine that being a dedicated family man would have such a strong impact on his life.

The prime minister pointed to protests in Tehran, Beirut and Iraq as results of sanctions on Iran.

The new twinning initiative between Israeli and Portuguese wineries, will bring the two countries together.

This week I felt like baking light, airy cookies with creamy fillings. They are my favorite treat to enjoy with coffee. They also last a long time – up to two weeks.

Ilana Ashkenazi, director of the EMET Prize, adds, “The EMET Prize illustrates how academic and professional excellence can improve the human condition, in all areas of life.”

Winter is finally here, so this week we look at new salves for dry skin, new ways of measuring temperature, fantastic solutions for the outdoors and extra-fine bedding.

One of the culprits is fentanyl, a painkiller that is 1,000 times more potent than heroin.

Men take a moment to celebrate masculinity and look deeply into what it means to be a man in today’s society.

“We know of 60 convicted and credibly accused perpetrators of child sexual abuse who have made aliyah,” says Manny.

The father of one of the students claims that while serving as a chaperone, Wilf intervened in a game between two students, got up and pushed one of the children up to the fence.

I live in Tel Aviv, a city conducive to being outside, but it’s very hard to enjoy that experience when I inadvertently inhale smoke from multiple cigarette.

Protesting the estimated NIS 1.5b. cost of an additional paid holiday, the group published an advertisement in Hebrew-language newspapers, declaring: "We are fed up with funding your elections!"

TEDxJaffaWomen is part of a series of TEDx talks around the world titled TEDxWomen, which take place once a year after the global TEDWomen.

Field trials in Israeli almond orchards were completed successfully, substantially increasing crop yields.

The president made the remarks while speaking at the annual memorial ceremony for Israel's first prime minister, David Ben-Gurion.

The deal size was “comfortably within” the 5 million to 30 million pound ($6 million-$39 million) range.

Ahmed Jabbis, 21, and Basel Abidat, 19, were arrested based on concrete intelligence about their planned attacks.

Yisrael Beytenu revealed on Wednesday that the party supports forming a technocratic government to prevent a third round of elections.

The fund will invest in fields such as big data, artificial intelligence and machine learning with an emphasis on software that transforms traditional sectors.

IDF claims the discrepancy stems from the way it defines ultra-Orthodox recruits

"At around 12:20 a.m. a woman fell between two wagons as the train was moving. MDA paramedics that arrived at the scene could only call her time of death."

“We must bring to justice whoever perpetrates an act of vandalism and takes the law into his own hands,” acting Ashdod Mayor Avi Amsalem told Kan.

Black Widow first appeared in Marvel’s “Iron Man 2” and since then has appeared in four “Avengers” films, as well as “Captain America: The Winter Soldier” and “Captain America: Civil War.”