Society for Protection of Nature in Israel, which opposed the move along with Environment Ministry and Nature Authority, argues existing communities should instead be expanded

Oscar-nominated actor toured Etzion Bloc in 2016, urged Israel not to withdraw to 1967 lines; in 2019's 'Holy Lands,' played retired cardiologist who moves to Israel to raise pigs

Catalan separatist party claims more than 60 phones belonging to independence supporters bugged using Pegasus phone hacking software during independence bid in 2017

While Johnson expressed warm feelings toward the British Jewish community, his tenure featured few changes, for better or worse, on issues important to its members

Security establishment reportedly fears escalation in West Bank during president's time in Israel over lack of major US peace initiative

Kingdom currently allows pilgrims from Israel but requires them to travel through a third country; direct flights from Tel Aviv would cut costs by half, says Minister Esawi Frej

Kyiv fuming that Ankara did not impound ship, as Turkey struggles to maintain relations both with Ukraine and Russia

Mideast diplomat says unclear whether deal will be done in time for Biden visit, as Jerusalem and Riyadh don't have formal ties, and latter hesitant to put agreement in writing