A professor of geography at the University of Moscow demanded a Jewish student in his class, about to take an exam, remove his kippah. The professor defended his remarks, saying that no student, regardless of his or her religion, should be allowed to wear a hat in class.

Dr. Michael Oren, an Israeli deputy minister in charge of foreign diplomacy, says his office launched a probe back in 2015 to check whether the Palestinian Tamimi family were a real family or a group of actors chosen for propaganda.

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When asked about the possibility of France recognizing a Palestinian state, French President Emmanuel Macron, in an apparent reference to the US presidents Jerusalem declaration, said he will “not take any decision in reaction to any decision.” The statement was made as Macron sat with Israeli Prime

The Palestinian Authority has purchased a $50 million private jet for leader Mahmoud Abbas, Israel News Company revealed yesterday. The report comes amid the growing tensions between Washington and Ramallah in the aftermath of US President Donald Trumps Jerusalem recognition.

After he commented on the use of the term “First Lady” as the title for the Israeli prime ministers wife, Foreign Affairs Ministry Chief of State Protocol Meron Reuben was reprimanded by his superior and instructed to “keep a low profile.”

An unusual amount of rainfall in central Israel caused serious flooding throughout major cities such as Rishon LeZion and Tel Aviv on Thursday morning. More rain is expected over the next 24 hours in various parts of the country.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will travel on Monday to Moscow to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin to discuss the Iranian threat and the Syrian civil war.