An IDF officer insists neither Hamas nor Israel wants to duke it out, but both sides seem to be gearing up for the next fight

Bitter herbs, 4 cups of wine, reclining, and all the rest should evoke an inner exodus story in those who participate

Ismail Haniyeh says the issue of incarcerated Palestinians is ‘at the top of our priority list’; dozens riot near Israeli border

Custodians of language have issued new words for hashtag, shaming and feed, among others

Peretz Hazan says he anticipated the judge would take pity on him when he chose prison rather than pay NIS 250 fine

Movie star’s photo from Jerusalem is attacked by pro-Palestinian activists, leading to removal of reference to Jewish state

State department officials refuse to say whether US will support Palestinian bid; Congress urges Obama to veto any one-sided draft

Welsh mother claimed Cyanide was a ‘lovely, pretty name’ with positive associations because it helped kill Nazi leader