Organization that chooses country's entrant says Sofia Arapogianni is its pick, not Rafaela Plastira who said she wouldn't attend Eilat contest over Israeli-Palestinian conflict

With new designation, Special Police Unit to receive additional NIS 10 million in funds as it is officially tasked with conducting major counterterrorism operations

US president to host event on 4h night of Jewish holiday, with the emphasis on the ritual rather than the reception

Primetime host removed indefinitely after transcripts reveal how he helped Andrew Cuomo combat allegations of sexual misconduct

White City climbs five rungs to top spot in ranking by the Economist Intelligence Unit due to strength of shekel, increased cost of transportation and groceries

In separate attacks, children aged 3, 9 slapped and a teenager pulled to the ground in Brooklyn; victims all 'visibly Jewish'

How a campaign and behind-the-scenes advocacy by Jews worldwide put pressure on the military junta to free 37-year-old Danny Fenster, held since May 24

Palestinian Authority security forces extricate the two Israelis, hands them unharmed to Israel after crowd surrounds them in the city center