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Facebook said the users' photos may have been exposed for 12 days in September and that the bug was fixedFacebook said the users' photos may have been exposed for 12 days in September and that the bug was fixed...

Rabbi Yoram Sabag says that after being hit and wounded, his daughter Shira prayed that the gunmen would not come over and shoot her againRabbi Yoram Sabag says that after being hit and wounded, his daughter Shira prayed that the gunmen would not come ove...

A former inmate describes FCI Otisville, a medium-security prison about 70 miles northwest of New York City, as a 'federal Jewish heaven'A former inmate describes FCI Otisville, a medium-security prison about 70 miles northwest of New York City, a...

Hebrew University's Daniel Blatman wants the Warsaw Ghetto Museum to portray broader themes of Jewish life and death under Nazi occupation in PolandHebrew University's Daniel Blatman wants the Warsaw Ghetto Museum to portray broader themes of Jewi...

Ultra-Orthodox soldiers, many who serve in the Netzah Yehuda battalion, often experience challenges of ostracism from their families and social pressure not to join the IDFUltra-Orthodox soldiers, many who serve in the Netzah Yehuda battalion, often exper...

Treasury Department says IDF Maj. Gen. (ret.) Israel Ziv supported both government and opposition groups and even planned attacks by mercenaries to destabilize situationTreasury Department says IDF Maj. Gen. (ret.) Israel Ziv supported both government and...

French prosecutor announces latest casualty three days after Christmas market shooting, says 7 of gunman's suspected accomplices in custodyFrench prosecutor announces latest casualty three days after Christmas market shooting, says 7 of gunman's s...

Inspired by French movement, activists blame government for rising cost of living and block a central junction; at least 10 arrested after confrontations with policeInspired by French movement, activists blame government for rising cost of living and bloc...

Latest 'March of Return' protest held as IDF intensifies crackdown on West Bank in response to spate of attacks blamed on HamasLatest 'March of Return' protest held as IDF intensifies crackdown on West Bank in response to spate of attacks ...

Clashes erupt near Ramallah as Israeli forces continue manhunt for terrorists who killed two Israeli soldiers and wounded two others on ThursdayClashes erupt near Ramallah as Israeli forces continue manhunt for terrorists who killed two Israeli soldiers a...

MBS said to be plotting Camp David-style handshake with Netanyahu; West Bank shootings raise fear that Hamas is expanding its fightMBS said to be plotting Camp David-style handshake with Netanyahu; West Bank shootings raise fear that Hamas is expanding it...

Palestinian Authority forces also use stun grenades to suppress a 'Day of Rage' protest marking the anniversary of the founding of the Gaza-based terrorist groupPalestinian Authority forces also use stun grenades to suppress a 'Day of Rage'...

Right-wing activists say they purchased 40 dunams of land on hilltop in central West Bank from Palestinian landowners; Defense Ministry says move wasn't coordinated as requiredRight-wing activists say they purchased 40 dunams of land on hilltop in cen...

Following two terror attacks earlier this week, Fatah spokesman Osama Qawasma urges Palestinians to instead step up peaceful protests against IsraelFollowing two terror attacks earlier this week, Fatah spokesman Osama Qawasma urges Palestinians to instead...

After anecdotal allegations of a 50% fall in winter trip numbers, official stats tell a different tale. But only in March will we get the full storyAfter anecdotal allegations of a 50% fall in winter trip numbers, official stats tell a different tale. But...

Even as tensions calm slightly in Gaza, Hamas is ramping up attacks in the West Bank, and lone copycats also pose a threatEven as tensions calm slightly in Gaza, Hamas is ramping up attacks in the West Bank, and lone copycats also pose a threat...

Head of local council says ban a 'reward to terrorism,' calls on Netanyahu to press Trump administration to rescind orderHead of local council says ban a 'reward to terrorism,' calls on Netanyahu to press Trump administration to rescind or...

'I don't think there is anybody that believes that,' attorney says of US president's claim he never told him to break the law'I don't think there is anybody that believes that,' attorney says of US president's claim he neve...

Lawmakers approve resolutions halting aid to Riyadh for devastating civil war and placing blame for killing of Jamal Khashoggi on crown princeLawmakers approve resolutions halting aid to Riyadh for devastating civil war and placing blame for killing of Ja...

Spokesperson for English soccer team says 'race-related or religious hatred is abhorrent' to the club, which has a Jewish ownerSpokesperson for English soccer team says 'race-related or religious hatred is abhorrent' to the club, which has...

Nidal Fakih says pair of Israeli youth blocked road in Modiin Illit, boarded his bus and began beating him after identifying him as an ArabNidal Fakih says pair of Israeli youth blocked road in Modiin Illit, boarded his bus and began beating him after ide...

Yosef Cohen eulogized by stepfather as a 'great, holy, pure child'; Yovel Mor Yosef hailed for giving up basketball dreams to serve in religious combat unitYosef Cohen eulogized by stepfather as a 'great, holy, pure child'; Yovel Mor Yosef...

PM tells cabinet he will fill key position in January, also hand out immigration portfolio next week and formalize his own appointment as defense ministerPM tells cabinet he will fill key position in January, also hand out immigration portfolio next week ...

Far-right Tekumah lawmakers threaten to topple government if their demands -- which also include full services to illegal outposts -- aren't metFar-right Tekumah lawmakers threaten to topple government if their demands -- which also include full servi...

List of potential candidates for senior White House post continues to grow, as reports say US president's son-in-law Kushner now being consideredList of potential candidates for senior White House post continues to grow, as reports say US president...

Army launches search for assailant near Beit El settlement, says serviceman taken to hospital in moderate to serious conditionArmy launches search for assailant near Beit El settlement, says serviceman taken to hospital in moderate to serious condition...

Thursday's deadly attack in the West Bank underlines warnings about the flammability of the West Bank, but responses don't come without controversyThursday's deadly attack in the West Bank underlines warnings about the flammability of the West...

After initially denying it made threat, Vaad Harabanim of Flatbush says it rejects discrimination based on sexual orientation; Leah Forster hails 'huge win'After initially denying it made threat, Vaad Harabanim of Flatbush says it rejects discrimi...

Serviceman undergoes emergency surgery for serious gunshot wound to head; condition of civilian injured in the shooting improves, along with victims of other attacksServiceman undergoes emergency surgery for serious gunshot wound to head; condition of civ...

Army arrests 40 Palestinians during raids in West Bank overnight during searches for terrorists behind Thursday's deadly shootingArmy arrests 40 Palestinians during raids in West Bank overnight during searches for terrorists behind Thursday's dead...

'I want Jexit!' spray-painted on headquarters of US union, whose head Randi Weingarten says incident will 'mobilize us to come together''I want Jexit!' spray-painted on headquarters of US union, whose head Randi Weingarten says inc...

Officials say announcement will be made on Shabbat, as Canberra warns citizens to take care while traveling in neighboring Muslim-majority IndonesiaOfficials say announcement will be made on Shabbat, as Canberra warns citizens to take care while traveling...

Amid terror wave, some demonstrators burn pictures of PA head Abbas; settler leader tells crowd he doesn't want PM to step down, but to 'crush the terrorist authority'Amid terror wave, some demonstrators burn pictures of PA head Abbas; settler...

Alter Wiener recently appeared before lawmakers to press for mandatory statewide curriculum standards requiring teachers to educate students about the Holocaust and genocideAlter Wiener recently appeared before lawmakers to press for mandatory statewide c...

Senior adviser tasked with administration's plans for Middle East peace reportedly eyed for key White House role, as US president scrambles to find replacement for KellySenior adviser tasked with administration's plans for Middle East peace report...

Four feminist icons -- Heather Booth, Amy Kesselman, Vivian Rothstein and Naomi Weisstein -- are about to get fresh groupies with the publication of Joyce Antler's new bookFour feminist icons -- Heather Booth, Amy Kesselman, Vivian Rothstein and Naomi...

At right-wing rally outside prime minister's residence, Chaim Silberstein calls for action to prevent future attacks and for a settlement to be founded in his grandson's memoryAt right-wing rally outside prime minister's residence, Chaim Silbe...

Jerusalem-born actress tells BBC's Arabic language channel she disagrees with widely-criticized legislation which enshrines Israel as the national home of the Jewish peopleJerusalem-born actress tells BBC's Arabic language channel she disagrees wi...

Law enforcement agencies say threats not considered credible and were meant to cause disruption, compel recipients into sending moneyLaw enforcement agencies say threats not considered credible and were meant to cause disruption, compel recipients into se...

Jewish Home party leader says he expects government support for legislation to forcibly move families of Palestinian terrorists from their homes to other areas of West BankJewish Home party leader says he expects government support for legislation to forc...

Writer, who moved to Israel in 1948 and fought in the War of Independence, continued writing until his deathWriter, who moved to Israel in 1948 and fought in the War of Independence, continued writing until his death...

Rebutting claim that far-right Freedom Party stalling the move, Austrian envoy says it has broad consensus but is part of a 'slow process'Rebutting claim that far-right Freedom Party stalling the move, Austrian envoy says it has broad consensus bu...

Cherif Chekatt, who Islamic State say is one of their 'soldiers,' killed after exchange of fire in Neudorf area of city, bringing manhunt to an endCherif Chekatt, who Islamic State say is one of their 'soldiers,' killed after exchange of f...

Offensive footage and posters threaten planned high school forums to promote tolerance in Wisconsin city of BarabooOffensive footage and posters threaten planned high school forums to promote tolerance in Wisconsin city of Baraboo...

After PM says he'll regulate thousands of illegal Israeli homes built in 'good faith,' Avichai Mandeliblit signs off on legal tactic that allows for just thatAfter PM says he'll regulate thousands of illegal Israeli homes built in 'goo...

'This heinous terrorist violence targeting civilians is completely inexcusable,' Canada's PM writes on Twitter'This heinous terrorist violence targeting civilians is completely inexcusable,' Canada's PM writes on Twitter...

In first indication that Ofra, Givat Assaf terror attacks may be linked, Central Command chief Maj. Gen. Nadav Padan vows to 'settle the score' with on-the-lam terroristsIn first indication that Ofra, Givat Assaf terror attacks may be linked, Cent...

Edgar M. Bronfman student building reopens after consultations; Students for Justice in Palestine condemns harassmentEdgar M. Bronfman student building reopens after consultations; Students for Justice in Palestine condemns harassment...

Stone-throwing at Palestinian vehicles reported in several locations; thousands rally at PM's residence to protest government response to surge in terrorStone-throwing at Palestinian vehicles reported in several locations; thousands rally at PM's ...

No ceasefire in Gaza if fire in West Bank, PM says; will authorize thousands of settlement buildings and speed up demolition of terrorists' homesNo ceasefire in Gaza if fire in West Bank, PM says; will authorize thousands of settlement buildings and s...