Jewish nation-state bill's most controversial section rescinded in favor of more generic clause that urges 'the development of Jewish settlement' as 'a national value'

Though disease was eradicated worldwide by 1980, samples of virus were saved for research purposes, leaving the possibility it could be used as a biological weapon

In addition to violent harassment from two Jew-hating populations, Swedish Jews also must live under government-enforced strict secularism

Military releases photos showing extent of damage from airstrikes in Gaza targeting five-story building used for urban combat drills; Hamas battalion headquarters also hit

Military calls off limitation on large gatherings near Gaza border, requirement to be near bomb shelter, following flare-up in which some 200 rockets and mortars fired at south

4 years ago, I ran with my children for the bomb shelter; I am terrified that we may need to again

War monitor says Assad regime troops steadily retaking southern Quneitra province in Russian-backed offensive

Critics say legislation, meant to protect national security, can be used to limit freedom of expression 'against almost anything you can imagine'