A new COVID variant was discovered in Israel last week, after previously spreading mostly in South Africa. Will vaccines work against omicron, and what about medications? Hear from top Israeli experts on our podcast

Suspects' homes set on fire ■Victim's death marks the 116th violent murder in Israel's Arab community this year, and the second this week

Israeli sources assess that the round of talks will not lead to real progress with Iran in the immediate term

French-Jewish journalist Éric Zemmour is seen as a possible far-right candidate in next spring’s presidential election. In his latest best seller, he aspires to be remembered alongside Napoleon and de Gaulle, and asks: 'Has anyone truly proved that Dreyfus wasn't guilty?'

Who says Hanukkah's favorite sweet - the sufganiya, or jelly donut - has to be round? We've got the recipe; all you need to add is your favorite cookie cutter

Isaac Herzog is already eyeing his dream job, which is why he made the West Bank settlement of Hebron the first place he celebrated Hanukkah while serving as president