Chief Palestinian negotiator scoffs at Netanyahu’s suggestion to delineate border of settlement blocs, says talks unlikely

Approval would be unusual for Pope Francis, who is dealing with advances for gay rights in many countries

Lawmakers pass legislation ending some post-9/11 surveillance programs that collect Americans’ calling records

Washington pormises more arms to Iraq; PM decries lack of practical support as jihadists make territorial gains

Discharged Druze Officers of Israel say dismantling Herev battalion will cause a drop in recruits from their community

Umbrella group of Jewish communities in France sends sharp letter to FM Fabius warning of risk to ties between two countries

Bill de Blasio got into the Israel spirit on Sunday at the Celebrate Israel parade, singing and getting down with some Hassidic Jews

Ban Ki-moon calls for resumption of Palestinian-Israeli peace talks; Israeli deputy envoy says agency oversteps its mandate, adopts Palestinian narrative