Hope is thin in Israel as activists and citizens call for justice and prepare for next year’s contentious elections ...

While Roman Catholic and Russian Orthodox communities had long maintained a presence in the Land of Israel, it was the ...

Even though precipitation across the West to date is average or close to it, high temperatures across the region have turned ...

This December, Israel ushers in one of its most atmospheric holiday seasons as Hanukkah and Christmas unfold side by side, casting a warm glow over its historic cities, coastal districts and desert ...

Democrat Eileen Higgins’ victory in the Miami mayoral race marks a setback for Republican President Donald Trump, who ...

Archaeologists finished excavating foundations of the ancient wall that surrounded Jerusalem when the story of Hanukkah took ...

Take a quiet stroll through Lübeck’s charming old town, just beyond the bustling Christmas Market. Enjoy festive lights, ...

Hanukkah is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one ...

Israel is planning to expel residents of the ancient West Bank town of Sebastia to create a national park for settlers.

11 nations have decided to proceed with recognition of Palestine. The Israeli military began a ground offensive in Gaza City, the Israel Defense Forces said on Tuesday, with two IDF divisions moving ...

New footage shows six Israeli hostages celebrating Hanukkah while held captive in Gaza months before they were killed.

Originally known as the Grand Illumination and hosted for decades by the James Center, Richmond’s downtown light-up has been ...