Music is the religion of choice for the 32-year-old daughter of a mother from Iceland and a Jewish father from New Jersey -- and it appears her star is rising

Israelis and Palestinians deny the other’s foundational story, which makes dialogue difficult, but it is essential to reaching any resolution (Tisha B’Av)

Police use tear gas, riot control weapons on flashpoint holy site after worshipers make 'nationalistic calls' and riot; 4 cops, 14 protesters injured

Attorney General's Office publishes 2019 work plan meant to fend off right's accusations of political bias; includes efforts to bolster lawmaking for West Bank settlements

2.5 million people complete 5-day pilgrimage required of all believers at least once in their lifetime if they are financially and physically able

Conor Climo, 23, charged with plans to target Jews or LBGT community in terror attacks on heels of shooting in El Paso by racist gunman

Remark follows reports Israel taking part in US-led mission to secure Western vessels in Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has seized several tankers

Yoav Gallant predicts Israel will launch a wide-scale operation in coastal enclave eventually, though he says doing so is a last resort