The plan was accepted by many Jews, albeit some with reluctance due to territorial concessions, but was opposed by Arab leaders, leading to the plan's failure and the start of war.

Travelers who took Egged bus 390 on November 23 had been asked by the Health Ministry to quarantine after the ministry mistakenly believed that a woman diagnosed with the Omicron variant was onboard.

The site, like many others nationwide, is open to the public to tour and take part in a number of events throughout Hanukkah for Israel Heritage Week.

Leaders and government figures around the world wished Jews a happy Hanukkah.

“Let us always remember that Jewish history is American history,” said Emhoff at the National Menorah Lighting in Washington.

The Hanukkah candle-lighting ceremony was held at the Israel Pavilion at EXPO 2020, the 182-day trade fair-style exhibition that has seen over two million visitors.

Tehran's new negotiating team has set out demands that and European diplomats consider unrealistic, Western diplomats say.

A prison guard was reportedly removed from his position against his will after filing a sexual harassment complaint against his commanding officer, who was later promoted to a higher position.