Comedian, known for films such as ‘Ghostbusters,’ ‘Animal House’ and ‘Groundhog Day,’ passes away in his Chicago home

Joint government meeting to celebrate 50 years of ties, but overshadowed by German criticism of settlement construction as ‘disruptive’ to peace process

Sea of Galilee rises by 2 centimeters this month, as opposed to last February’s 37 cm; rain expected over the next few days

Louis Farrakhan denies charges of anti-Semitism, compares himself to Henry Ford — ‘a great man who was called an anti-Semite’

Unconfirmed reports detail bombing raids near Hezbollah stronghold in Bekaa Valley

No damage or injuries reported in attack on Elon Moreh; Israel Police confiscate weapons cache from nearby settlement