Aid group says Israel did not share evidence of claims, insists move taken 'to protect our team and our operations' and that it should not be seen as an indictment of those fired

Deputy national security adviser says American forces will continue operating against Islamic State, adds 'no formal change in any policies' toward rebels designated as terrorists

Paris says IDF presence violates 1974 truce deal, Berlin calls on Syria's neighbors not to 'jeopardize' transition and Madrid stresses need to avoid 'further escalation' in region

All-Star's 8-year, $218 million deal with New York baseball team marks the largest-ever contract for both a Jewish player and a left-handed pitcher

Abu Mohammed al-Golani, whose group HTS is rooted in Syria's al-Qaeda branch, says the country is 'exhausted' by war and won't embark on another one in wake of Assad regime's fall

Katz tells Austin there's a real chance for a deal that frees all hostages, but Arab mediator tells ToI optimism out of Jerusalem exaggerated with main dispute not yet solved

Netanyahu says IDF will respond forcefully if new government allows Iran to reestablish itself in Syria, permits arms transfers to Hezbollah or attacks Israel

Three-continent, six-nation bid led by Morocco, Spain and Portugal to host 2030 event, irking environmentalists over emissions; Saudi Arabia to get 2034 despite human rights record