Erdogan hails new pope's 'astute stance' on Palestinian issue as they meet in Ankara; security cautions in place for Leo's visit to Lebanon on Sunday, Vatican says

Controversial legislation would only conscript members of ultra-Orthodox community who do not learn full-time in yeshiva, and lift all sanctions against draft dodgers once they turn 26

Appointment follows resignation of predecessor Yifat Tomer-Yerushalmi over Sde Teiman video leak, comes as much of corps’ senior command remains under investigation

Environmental advocacy organization Adam Teva V'Din threatens legal action, demands immediate response from Health Ministry and Water Authority

Trump urges removal of any non-citizen 'who does not belong here' after Rahmanullah Lakanwal allegedly drove across US to carry out 'targeted' attack near White House, critically injuring two National Guard soldiers

Ayatollah claims US and Israeli strikes failed to achieve their goals, calls to preserve wartime 'public unity' exhibited even by people who have 'differences with the system'

Sales tamped down by high costs and high interest rates, as Diaspora Jews seeking haven from rampant antisemitism contend with a weakened dollar

Servicemen in critical condition; the suspect, Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal, 29, who was shot and detained, came to US with his family under Biden administration program