Jewish nation-state bill's most controversial section rescinded in favor of more generic clause that urges 'the development of Jewish settlement' as 'a national value'

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'

Missiles, which follow mortar attacks, come hours after ceasefire due to end to flare-up between Hamas terrorist group and Israel

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

Activists and historians blast US president for calling increased immigration 'very very sad,' say comments will fuel white nationalism on both sides of the Atlantic