Foundation that bought Merthyr Tydfil Synagogue, unused as place of worship since 1983, seeks funding to renovate historic building

Neither Netanyahu nor Gantz is set to get the support of 61 MKs, so they're battling to head the biggest party and thus win Rivlin's okay to build a coalition. This may not be wise

President tells incoming French ambassador that Beirut bears responsibility for all of terror group's actions

King Salman slams 'very dangerous escalation against the Palestinian people'; Jordan urges world to 'act effectively and quickly' to prevent move

Some activists are pushing the limits of liberalization reforms by stepping outside without billowy over-garment, which is seen as a symbol of piety

Civil Administration says it's aware of structures illegally erected at site near Bethlehem just days after demolitions, will remove them 'in accordance with its priorities"

The 18-year-old student was stabbed to death outside his West Bank seminary in August

Despite initial national shock at abuse suffered by medical student, university faculty later advised she switch campuses after she was ostracized for reporting harassment