In-depth: In last 2 years, situation in region has significantly deteriorated, with Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Libya and Yemen teetering on brink of humanitarian catastrophe while Israel and Hamas keep fighting occasional wars; world, meanwhile, focuses on 'more important' crises

Bill passes by majority of 420 to 9; House speaker Nancy Pelosi says vote 'reflects the great unity in Congress on a bipartisan and bicameral basis for Israel's security'; Tlaib calls Israel an 'apartheid state' during debate before the vote

Legal battle continues over custody of five-year-old Eitan Biran, who lost his parents and younger brother in a cable car crash in Italy, after the boy's maternal grandfather brought him to Israel in a move labeled as 'abduction' by the paternal side of the family

Democratic representative Andy Levin's 'Two-State Solution Act' formally states 'that the West Bank, including East Jerusalem, and Gaza are occupied territories'; Bill expected to face universal opposition in both the House and Senate

Helmut Oberlander had been fighting to stay in the country since 1995 when police launched an investigation into his alleged ties to an Einsatzkommando, or Nazi death squad

Ynet exposé: Damning document shows police top brass were aware of knotty circumstances that led to the worst civilian disaster in Israel's history, claiming the lives of 45 people, but decided to greenlight the event anyway

Under dictatorship of Omar al-Bashir, the African nation - then a hotbed of terror and organized crime - was a foreign base for group's members and supporters who could live, raise money, and channel Iranian weapons and funds to the Gaza Strip

Former school principal, who was extradited to Australia after a six-year legal battle, is accused of sexually abusing young girls at the ultra-Orthodox Adass Israel school in Melbourne

After provision removed from broader spending legislation due to progressive pressure, House Appropriations chair says 'commitment to the security of our friend and ally is ironclad,' with voting expected later Thursday

King Abdullah II calls for creation of Palestinian state with East Jerusalem as capital, says last Israel-Gaza war underscored that 'the current situation is simply unsustainable'

Decision comes fresh on the heels of a similar Arizona move to pull public funds invested in ice cream giant; CEO of Israel licensee praises U.S. states, says 'ice cream is not a part of politics'

State Treasurer Kimberly Yee says decision is taken in compliance with the 2019 law, barring local government agencies from holding investments in firms that boycott Israel

Report by Latet finds that 774,000 children in Israel lack access to nutritious food, which is 1/4 of Israeli kids; NGO's CEO says the pandemic, subsequent economic crisis have exasperated the situation of low-income families

The IDF opens the Jalameh crossing into the northern West Bank , shuttered since Sept. 6, due to the escape of the six security inmates from the Gilboa Prison

This year's priestly benediction in honor of the holiday is held under some pandemic-induced restrictions in order to avoid overcrowding and potential COVID outbreaks; ceremony held only twice a year on Sukkot and Passover

Ebrahim Raisi calls U.S. sanctions on Iran during a pandemic 'crimes against humanity'; says Tehran not against returning to the 2015 nuclear agreement despite mistrust of 'any promises made by the U.S.'

On the cusp of nuclear capability, but not quite armed with a bomb, Iran would be able to hold the threat over its rivals? heads, while avoiding the harsh repercussions that would accompany actually arming itself

Some progressive Democrats object to funding Iron Dome missile defense system, citing Palestinian casualties as Israel struck back after Hamas rocket attacks in May; Israel said most of the 4,350 rockets fired from Gaza intercepted

The death of Nizar Banat, a harsh critic of the PA who died after being beaten by Palestinian security forces during a late-night arrest in June, ignited protests in the West Bank and seen as cause of plummeting public support

U.S. president says his administration willing to resume talks leading to a return to the 2015 nuclear deal if Iran returns to full compliance; adds U.S. commitment to Israel's security but conflict with Palestinians must end in two state solution

Two options reported by Lebanese Al Akhbar news paper include the release of prisoners with blood on their hands in exchange for Israelis dead or alive in Hamas captivity; senior officials say no real progress on swap

In his first major international speech on the last day of the diplomatic event, the prime minister is expected to deal with matters of Israeli national security with an emphasis on the dangers posed by Iran to the Middle East and beyond

Tourism experts say they hope recent decision to allow foreigners to enter Israel with a negative COVID test will finally boost the country's tourism industry, which already missed out on international guests during sector?s peak season

Social worker tells Australian court she believed alleged victims leveled accusations at former school principal looking to get compensation; adds she was reluctant to testify in the past, fearing she could be sued

FM says call 'symbolizes the relaunching of relations at [a high] level' after relations between both countries soured in 2014 following Stockholm's recognition of a Palestinian state

Nations convinced to shun Durban Conference under Israeli diplomatic pressure, spearheaded by Lapid; FM says move demonstrates Israel's political power on the world stage

Tens of thousands of quarantined Israelis receive text messages asking them to provide GPS location; police minister calls service 'essential' for 'streamlining' enforcement of self-isolation

Opposition leader jokingly says U.S. president was 'very attentive' during White House meeting last month after which he let his head fall in a swift motion to mimic someone snoozing

Little over two weeks after six Palestinian prisoners manage to break out of maximum-security penitentiary, all inmates once again in Israeli custody; 'we feel like we've reached a closure,' says spec-ops commander

PM Mikati says Hezbollah orchestrated shipment not approved by government, adding he was 'saddened' by what he called 'a violation of Lebanese sovereignty'