Official says far-right minister's views clash with values of organization, wants government to pick more respectful representative for event

Rabbi whose 1990 meeting with Dalai Lama recalled in best-selling book 'The Jew in the Lotus,' was also founder of an egalitarian, nondenominational Jewish community in Los Angeles

Turkish president preaches traditional family values, while opposition candidate Kilicdaroglu vows to heal rifts, bring back Western investments

Foreign Ministry says Israel watching events closely after ethnic clashes erupt in northeast state of Manipur between religious, tribal communities; MK appeals for coalition's help

Lilach hopes its brightly colored DNR bracelets will bring attention to the Dying Patient Act, helping spread awareness of choices adult Israelis can make when faced with death

Ultra-Orthodox politician questions Angel Bakeries' kashrut after ex-minister Barlev attends draft exemption rally; opposition MKs encourage people to buy from brand in response

Ben Gvir vows to continue boycott of Knesset votes to protest decision to release remains of Palestinians killed while trying to attack an IDF post in March

Jake Sullivan says expanding Abraham Accords will be a focus 'over coming period,' insists US has no conditions for Netanyahu visit to White House, but invite remains elusive