With Russian-speakers no longer moving in high numbers, immigration is trending downward, but Americans, French and others are upping arrivals, spurred by October 7

Defense Ministry says 45% of 20,000 wounded soldiers have physical injuries, 35% have PTSD or other mental ailments, and 20% are suffering both physically and mentally

Ministers arrive at pre-Rosh Hashanah event under heavy security * Thousands attend rallies nationwide for ceasefire and hostage-release deal * Belgium PM attends concert of Israeli conductor disinvited by festival

Smotrich calls UN vote a 'diplomatic attack,' says Israel 'must apply sovereignty'; Rubio says Israeli settlement push is response to foreign efforts to recognize Palestinian state

Sapir Berman, 31, struggled with her secret all her life until deciding to come out during COVID lockdown, became first transgender woman to officiate an international match in March

21-year-old leads Charlotte FC to 3-0 win in Major League Soccer game, bringing season total to 11 goals and team to 9-win streak, matching league record from 1998

Though a direct attack on a NATO member is highly unlikely, Ankara fears Israeli agents could potentially target terror group's members on the ground, tensions could overflow in Syria

National Security Council assessment says Iran, Hamas, Hezbollah and other groups remain motivated to target Jews, Israelis; singles out October 7 anniversary