Knife-wielding Palestinian man flees scene after soldiers attempt to arrest him.

Russian intervention has tilted the scales, and Jerusalem is concerned of a regime victory, which would be victory for Iran as well. To prevent that, Israeli officials believe West must intervene in favor of moderate rebels.

A cellar beneath a Palestinian grocery in Jerusalem’s Old City was the focus of a violent spat between the storeowners and the church. One abduction and diplomatic crisis later, the sides have now been ordered to build a dividing wall.

Education Minister Naftali Bennett reveals how far his religious political party has accelerated towards fundamentalism when he anoints himself Chief Censor for Israeli schools.

Other ministers were dismayed over comments made by education minister at cabinet meeting focused on deterring Palestinian youths from committing stabbings.

Religious parties openly refrain from sponsoring such legislation, but other coalition parties have also chosen not to act on gay rights.

New plan lifts protection from open spaces in cities including Herzliya, Netanya, Rishon Letzion and Ashdod, as well as rural areas.

Amiram Ben-Uliel claims he confessed only after torture, which included being 'seated in an impossible position' and listening to women singing.