World leaders converged in Jerusalem to mark the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
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‘No Room for Indifference’: Leaders Issue Warning at Holocaust Commemoration
Leaders spoke out in Jerusalem against the rise of anti-Semitism and commemorated the liberation of Auschwitz.
Defying the Rabbis, Tel Aviv Rolls Out Sabbath Bus Service
Ultraconservative Orthodox groups may protest, but for many Israelis, the buses offer a new freedom to travel on the weekend.
British Woman Who Accused Israelis of Rape in Cyprus Is Spared Prison
The woman, who will be allowed to return home, said she had been pressured to retract her statement after telling the police that a dozen young men had attacked her.
Qassim Suleimani, Master of Iran’s Intrigue, Built a Shiite Axis of Power in Mideast
The commander helped direct wars in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon and Yemen, and he became the face of Iran’s efforts to build a regional bloc of Shiite power.
Israeli Supreme Court Removes an Obstacle for Netanyahu
The court was asked to consider whether a prime ministerial candidate charged with serious crimes can form a new government. It ruled that the petition was premature.
Netanyahu Seeks Immunity From Israeli Corruption Charges
His request to Parliament is a rare move, and a potentially unpopular one, heading into a general election. But it could keep the Israeli leader out of court.
Woman Who Accused 12 Men of Rape Is Guilty of ‘Public Mischief’ in Cyprus
The British woman said that a dozen Israeli men had raped her in a resort town, and then retracted her statement. She could face up to a year in prison.
Netanyahu Won Over His Party. Can He Win Over Israel?
Handing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu a victory in a Likud leadership primary, a tiny fraction of voters may have prolonged Israel’s political deadlock.
Netanyahu Rebuffs a Challenge From Within, Despite Graft Charges
The embattled Israeli prime minister staved off a Likud party leadership challenge, a victory that is likely to perpetuate Israel’s political deadlock.