Although ultra-Orthodox lawmakers are fighting a losing battle, progressives cannot afford to lose focus now

Local group says attacks carried out by Moscow, while Russian military reports artillery fire on border town from Turkey

After Tehran announces $7,000 payment per ‘shahid,’ Abbas spokesman says funds must go via PA, to avoid illegal interference in its internal affairs

‘Setbacks are inevitable,’ Obama administration says after reports of violations on second day of fragile cease-fire

After 160 fatalities, Tehran pulling back all 2,500 troops, TV report says, although hundreds of military advisers will remain

Republican front-runner refuses in TV interview to reject white supremacist’s backing, but then tweets that he’s already disavowed him

Tzohar urges police probe into rabbinical authorities after second set of discrimination complaints lodged against the organization

Al-Eizariya resident Saadi Ali Abu Ahmad said to confess to ax assault that left Ma’aleh Adumim security gaurd critically wounded