Yitzhak Pindrus, of the ultra-Orthodox UTJ party, says lifting construction freeze on the capital is his ‘biggest motivator’

Israeli envoy requests that global body, which already serves halal, vegetarian and vegan meals, cater to Jews

In blustery speech to open Knesset winter session, prime minister hails Israeli ties with Mideast powers, United States

Incident not being investigated as hate crime, but head of Jewish center says he believes his facility was targeted

Jerusalem official says PA could leak sensitive intel to terror groups if it joins the international police organization

In bitter speech at opening of Knesset session, opposition chief says PM constantly ‘meddling’ to curtail free press, leading Israel ‘to the abyss’

Aryeh Deri says move will give him more time to focus on interior and rural development portfolios, other cabinet duties

Joint List members, angered by sanction over their absence from Peres funeral, walk out of Netanyahu’s speech; coalition MKs respond in kind