Islamic State suffers major blow as government forces take key territory in western Anbar province

‘A lot of Jews are scared’ in this Nordic community of 15,000, as lines blur between criticism of Israel and anti-Semitism

Party’s condemnation of Kuntar assassination includes image of IS fighter in Netanyahu mask; Herzog: Party ‘crossed a line’

Jewish community paid sum after negotiations with kidnappers who demanded $1 million

Netanyahu vows naval blockade will continue, while top Israeli official says reconciliation agreement ‘isn’t even half-baked’

Asa Kasher tells Knesset committee that Israel should ease red-tape on medical marijuana, allow regulated recreational use

Interior minister says 3,414 people turned away from French borders since Paris attacks due to ‘security risk’

Army says woman had failed to heed calls to turn back; Palestinians say she died of her injuries in hospital