Security source: ‘Our goal is to disrupt the movement of shooting cells’; IDF stepping up activity in area.

Common feeling among Israelis is that they do not receive effective care in the public healthcare system.

The rise of Tim Kaine, long aligned with J Street's worldview, is a significant milestone for the young lobby of a two-state solution.​

Halabi confessed to siphoning off some $7.2 million a year, about 60 percent of World Vision’s Gaza funding, to pay Hamas fighters, buy arms, pay for other activities and build fortifications.

“Instead of recognizing these communities and guaranteeing their rights for basic educational and welfare services, the government is targeting them and adding to their historical suffering."

Umbrella organization for French olim notes while many serve in army, the dropout rate is high.

Palestinian analyst Jihad Harb: Neither Hamas nor Fatah can afford to cancel this vote.

Perhaps in his new role Michael Oren could improve relations with the US during the last five months of the Obama administration.