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Kerry calls Israeli envoy to protest legalization of West Bank outposts

In unusual move, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry phones Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren to demand explanations, voice protest.

By Barak Ravid | May 21, 2013 | 02:59 AM

Israel to legalize four West Bank settlement outposts slated for demolition
By Reuters and Chaim Levinson | 67

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One in 19 private Israeli citizens owns a licensed gun - what criteria must they meet? 02:55 AM

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A tornado passes across south Oklahoma City, Monday, May 20, 2013.

Scores die as ferocious tornado ravages Oklahoma

A monstrous tornado as much as 1.6 kilometers wide roared through suburbs of Oklahoma City, killing at least 51, flattening...

By Reuters, The Associated Press | 04:19 AM

The Be'er Sheva bank where the shooting took place

From terrorism to crime: A case study of the limits restricting Israel Police operations

Monday's weekly meeting of the police’s top brass at national headquarters in Jerusalem broke up immediately upon receiving the...

By Amir Oren | 03:39 AM

One in 19 Israeli civilians owns a licensed gun - what criteria must they meet?

There are 292,625 licensed guns in private hands in Israel. Some 160,000 are owned by citizens who meet specific licensing...

By Gili Cohen | 11:03 PM | 2

U.S. Reform Jewish seminary reconsidering policy against intermarried students

Growing chorus of voices pushing Reform movement to apply it acceptance of intermarried couples in its congregations to its rabbinic students.

By Debra Nussbaum Cohen | May 21, 2013 | 02:11 AM

Sheinfine 'at home' on 'Big Brother'. Photo: printscreen

Big Brother is watching: Israel introduces code of medical ethics code to reality TV

After scandal involving psychoactive medications on Israeli 'Big Brother'; the people in charge decided it was time to make order. This wasn’t easy.

By Gili Izikovich | May 21, 2013 | 02:42 AM

Palestinian director Hany Abu Assad (C) and the cast of "Omar" at Cannes Film Festival

Palestinian film on love and occupation breaks new ground at Cannes

'Omar', a political thriller by director Hany Abu-Assad, is the first film to be fully funded by the Palestinian cinema industry.

By Reuters | May 21, 2013 | 01:21 AM

Israel Police looking into allegations Yacimovich appointed donors to top Labor posts

The examination is in response to a complaint filed last month by party activist Yoni Ariel, a supporter of Yacimovich rival Amram Mitzna, who later left the party for Hatnuah.

By Revital Hovel | May 21, 2013 | 03:20 AM

Diplomacy & Defense

Livni: Lapid’s remarks on peace talks don’t reflect Israeli policies

Justice Minister Tzipi Livni leveled criticism on Monday at the statements made by Yair Lapid on the topic of negotiations with...

By Haaretz | 12:46 AM

Chief Palestinian negotiator: Two-state solution has a chance under Kerry's efforts

The top Palestinian negotiator with Israel on Monday threw his weight behind U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry's bid to revive...

By Reuters | 11:26 PM

Syrian army displays captured Israeli-made Jeep as proof of aid to rebels

The Syrian army on Monday displayed an Israeli-made Jeep it said was captured from a rebel organization during recent battles for...

By Amos Harel | 09:07 PM

Middle East

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry gestures during a news conference on Sunday, April 21, 2013

Kerry returns to Middle East, as U.S. and Russia wrangle over Syria crisis

Secretary of State John Kerry headed back to the Middle East on Monday to press his case for peace talks between Syrian rebels...

By Reuters | 09:01 PM

William Hague speaking during a news conference

Britain: EU should rethink embargo on sending weapons to Syria rebels

Britain warned Syrian President Bashar Assad on Monday that "no option is off the table" over the possible arming of Syrian...

By Reuters | 07:13 PM

Syrian troops backed by Hezbollah try to retake rebel town near Lebanon border

Lebanese Hezbollah militants attacked a Syrian rebel-held town alongside Syrian troops on Sunday and Israel threatened more...

By Reuters | 09:05 PM | 8

Jewish World

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry, April 2013.

Kerry names Ira Forman as U.S. anti-Semitism envoy

U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry named Ira Forman, who led President Obama’s reelection campaign in the Jewish community, as...

By JTA | 09:26 PM

Actress and singer Barbra Streisand performs 'Memories' during the Oscars

Barbra Streisand to receive honorary doctorate from Hebrew University

The legendary Jewish actress and singer Barbra Streisand will receive an honorary doctor of philosophy degree from the Hebrew...

By Haaretz | 11:24 AM | 6

In defense of Jewish pluralism

In her recent Open letter to Naftali Bennett, Allison Kaplan Sommer made the case for why the national religious public in...

By Arie Hasit / Jewish World blogger | 10:13 AM

The Moroccan Jewish pig farmer preaching peace in Israel

Bruno Frydman's family endured the Inquisition and the Holocaust; his unique background shapes his approach to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

By Danna Harman | May 19, 2013 | 12:20 PM

Claims Conference considers action to quell 2001 Holocaust restitution scandal

Allegations concern an anonymous letter sent to Frankfurt office that identified five cases in which restitution was approved for ineligible claimants.

By JTA | May 20, 2013 | 03:44 PM

The Gospel according to Sand: We are not Jews

In 'How and When I Stopped Being Jewish,' author and professor Shlomo Sand argues that there is no such thing as a secular Jew.

By Ofer Aderet | May 19, 2013 | 01:56 PM | 50

Jaffa's flea market at dusk

The Jaffa Flea Market.
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Alon Ron
Jaffa's flea market at dusk.
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Daniel Tchetchik
Jaffa's flea market at dusk.
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Nir Keidar
Around the Jaffa Flea Market.
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Tomer Appelbaum
Jaffa's flea market at dusk.
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Nir Kafri