Holocaust Era Asset Restitution Task Force first official Israeli effort in decades to track down property taken from Holocaust victims across Europe

Mastermind of Sept. 11, 2001 attacks killed by US-led team after manhunt that took nearly a decade, president announces. Senior officials say al-Qaeda leader killed in firefight at his fortified compound in Pakistan, remains being handled according to Islam

Rabbi Yuval Sherlo explains why mourning customs apply to death of Rabbi Akiva's students, but not to Holocaust victims

Former deputy PM says Turkey, Israel agreed to exchange blows publicly to serve interests of both

Hundreds flock to Ground Zero after Obama declares terrorist dead. 'Great day to be American,' says one

Israel remembers victims of Holocaust with moment of silence, reading aloud of names at Knesset

Gaza government condemns US slaying of 'Arab holy warrior', ask 'God to offer him mercy with true believers, martyrs'. Meanwhile US source says special forces team's mission had been to kill, not capture, arch terrorist in Pakistan

Former president asks to delay seven-year prison sentence, says 'weighty consideration should be given to fact he served as Israel's official representative at home, abroad'