Marwan Makhoul, 35, will likely be questioned by Shin Bet upon his return from enemy state

Water canons, warnings shots fired to turn back thousands seeking to escape fighting between Islamic State and Kurdish rebels

Maaloula celebrates with government officials, banner of Assad, as monument destroyed by rebels replaced

In separate incident, 2 police officers lightly hurt when car rams into patrol; 2 Palestinians arrested

Egypt’s canal authority chief says 85% of work completed with 43 dredging machines working around the clock

American Association of University Professors votes to shun U. of Illinois in damaging bid to school’s reputation

Klezmer, theater, and some heimishe nosh to be served up at centennial celebration in Manhattan from June 14-21

Gen. Martin Dempsey says a unified Iraq must defeat jihadists, if the victory is to last