The Judicial branch is back to its previous split -- four liberals, four conservatives, and one right-leaning waverer. For religious minorities, this year could be game changing The post Three Supreme Court cases Jews are watching closely appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Relatively muted Israeli criticism of Fatah-Hamas reconciliation is likely due to American and Egyptian investment in it -- and the dire state of Gaza The post What’s behind Jerusalem’s tepid condemnation of Palestinian unity appeared first on The Times of Israel.

'We have to start believing these women,' says actress, who recalls she was harassed by a director when she was 21 The post Jane Fonda knew of Weinstein claims, says she ‘should’ve been braver’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Grim search for victims is on in the deadliest week of wildfires in the history of the state The post Death toll hits 31 as California infernos grow to size of NYC appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Oscar-winning director urges public to withhold judgment on disgraced producer accused of rape 'till this thing gets to a trial' The post Oliver Stone: Weinstein being ‘condemned by vigilante system’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Senior negotiator undergoes operation at Virginia hospital to treat pulmonary fibrosis The post Top Palestinian official Saeb Erekat receives lung transplant in US appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Cops say no crime was committed in targeted white supremacist mailing of pamphlets with anti-Semitic content The post Thousands of neo-Nazi flyers sent to Pennsylvania residents appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Tipped to become deputy chancellor, Heinz-Christian Strache rejects extremism, says teenage 'Hitler Youth' membership was 'stupid' The post Head of Austria’s far-right party dismisses neo-Nazi past as ‘naiveté’ appeared first on The Times of Israel.