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UK to announce adoption of new anti-Semitism definition to fight hate crimes
The definition was agreed in May 2016 at a conference of the Berlin-based intergovernmental organisation IHRA.
Alt-right leader leaves rabbi shocked after comparing Zionism with white nationalism
Students protested the white nationalist's appearance on campus.
Christian theologian Isabel Phiri banned from Israel for alleged BDS affiliation
This is the first time Israel denies access to an individual on the grounds of affiliation to the boycott movement.
Draft Israeli law to allow illegal West Bank settlements passes first hurdle
If finalised, the bill would legalise thousands of settlements built on Palestinian land.
Trump son-in-law foundation donated ten of thousands of dollars to West Bank settlement projects and IDF
Jared Kushner, Trump's son-in-law and adviser, sits on the foundation's board along with his siblings.
Palestinian teacher opens London Stock Exchange on UN Day of Solidarity
Hanan Al Hroub received the prize in March 2016 for her work in educating traumatised children in Palestine.
Israel wildfires spread to West Bank as blaze rages on
Firefighters quelled fires in Haifa, but flames spread to Israeli-occupied settlements near Jerusalem.
Netanyahu forbids cabinet from contacting Trump and his team
Far-right ministers had said Trump's victory was an opportunity to scrap the two-state solution with Palestine.
Lebanon criticised for building a 'security' wall around Palestinian refugee camp
Critics have called the structure around Ain al-Hilweh refugee camp an 'apartheid' wall.
Israeli ministers vote to legalise Amona settlement in occupied West Bank
The bill has been condemned as contravening Israeli law by the country's attorney general.
Anti-Semitic incidents stoke fear among Jews after Trump win
Trump chief strategist Stephen Bannon's ties to anti-Semitic movement sends dread through Jewish community.
Trump adviser says Israeli settlements 'no obstacle to peace'
'It's certainly not Mr. Trump's view that settlement activity should be condemned,' said Jason Greenblatt.
US embassy move to Jerusalem could trigger a crisis of Biblical proportions
Bill Clinton, George Bush and Barack Obama all wavered on relocating from Tel Aviv.
American Israelis casting overseas ballots for Trump
Get out the vote campaign's data shows dive in support for Republicans from 2012.
I was branded a war criminal by anti-Israel students – but the bullies will never silence me
UCL was like a war-zone as activists screamed 'shame, shame' at British Jews.
Israeli Minister sparks row over divine retribution earthquake remarks
The deputy Foreign Minister blamed Italy's double earthquake on Wednesday on a UNESCO vote on the Temple Mount holy site.
How Arab and Jewish feminists unite to fight sexual violence and patriarchy in Israel
Palestinian and Israeli women face similar challenges in a male-dominated society.
Israel fury at 'garbage' Unesco resolution on Jerusalem
Israel suspended ties to the UN organisation over the controversial resolutions.
Corbyn's critics want a new Guy Fawkes to burn - they're using anti-Semitism to do it
It is a myth that criticism of Israel amounts to a hatred of Jews.
UNESCO declares Temple Mount – Judaism's holiest site – as Muslim
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu reacts angrily on Twitter after resolution was passed.
Isis terror group claims 'jihad against Jews' rocket attack in Israel
No injuries were caused by hit on Israeli town close to the border with Gaza.
What do Jews eat to celebrate Rosh Hashanah?
Celebration of the Jewish New Year take many forms – but food might just be the most important of the lot.
Iraqi Kurds reject anti-Israel rhetoric to hold vigil for 'friend of Kurdistan' Shimon Peres
Relations between Israel and Iraqi Kurdistan have strengthened since Saddam Hussein fell in 2003.
World leaders hail Shimon Peres as man of peace and vision at Jerusalem funeral
'He swept so many with his vision and his hope' said Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Shimon Peres funeral: World leaders arrive in Israel to pay final tributes
Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas will also be present at the memorial service to be held on 30 September.
Ancient gate-shrine discovered just outside Jerusalem supports Biblical story of temple desecration
A toilet was found in the gate-shrine, a symbol of Biblical King Hezekiah's desire to abolish pagan places of worship.
Isaac Herzog: Shimon Peres' dream of a two-state solution 'alive and kicking'
Labour leader said his mentor's vision of peace with the Palestinians would be implemented.
In pictures: Israel's former president and prime minister Shimon Peres
Peres, who shared the 1994 Nobel Peace Prize, was one of the country's most-admired leaders.
Shimon Peres: Israel's last founding father who sought peace with the Arab world
Former president has died at 93 after a prolonged period of ill health.
Israeli firm rumoured to have helped FBI hack into iPhone claims it can unlock any smartphone
The company says it can hack into an iPhone 7 as well depending on the data required.