In rare public protest, leaders of major Jewish groups condemn 'shortsighted' comments that 'undermine the credibility of the government.'

As the ultra-Orthodox take on the language of rights, they should be careful what they wish for: Rights are not just a slogan, but a quid pro quo which would mean Haredim engaging in the give-and-take of a national conversation about Israeli democracy.

Energy shares rose even after Netanyahu announced plans to lower the ceiling on natural gas exports.

Arab students continue to score two grade levels below their Jewish peers on math, language and science exams.

Russ Feingold, a Jewish Democratic senator from Wisconsin, will be coordinating with Kerry and the Bureau of African Affairs to shape U.S. strategy in the region.

The Israeli consul general in New York says that the American novelist is trying to deprive millions of regular, hard-working Israeli music fans of their right to enjoy music.

Moshe Ya'alon is negotiating with settlers to legalize the Havat Gilad outpost in exchange for their voluntary withdrawal from four structures in the West Bank's Area B.

During a panel discussion at the Presidential Conference, the former Mossad chief says restarting of peace negotiations with the Palestinians is a 'vital necessity'; Former U.S. enovy Kurtzer says settlement construction complicates any future agreement with Arab world.

Pharmaceutical giant says it settled class action suit to 'provide greater transparency to investors' after not disclosing individual salaries for 13 years.

Maccabi formally introduces new club coach; technical manager Jordi Cruyff says Sousa 'was always our only candidate.'