New research by Dr. Rory MacLellan, who led a 2-year project at Historic Royal Palaces, paints iconic fortress as a place of imprisonment, and sanctuary, for 13th-century Jews

Rallies across the country come as coalition expected to drive contentious legislation through committee in coming days, despite Herzog plea for halt to 'oppressive' blitz

Forces detain four others who allegedly aided in Thursday night's attack in Beitar Illit; five more wanted Palestinians nabbed in Qalqilya

Organizers claim half a million attend weekly protests, mark Thursday as 'day of escalating resistance'; coalition scheduled to drive contentious bills through Knesset committee

Earthworks and landscaping are aimed at attracting visitors, tourists, with plans to make water safe for swimming; the cleanup will still leave Jordan, Palestinians high and dry

6 deputy commissioners call for Shabtai to resign over handling of now-frozen removal of Tel Aviv district commander, linked to Ben Gvir’s criticism of response to protesters

Esteemed scientist led pioneering research into psychoactive substance, with findings that helped ease its entry out of counterculture and into the mainstream

Public letter by over 400 professors urges dialogue with opponents but no halt to 'positive process of repairing the legal system'