Principal Deputy Spokesperson for the State Department, Vedant Patel commented In the possible appointment of Likud MK May Golan to the Israeli consulate in New York.In a conversation with reporters, Patel said he condemns what Golan said at a demonstration against African refugees and infiltrators in 2012 - that she was "proud to be a racist.""We condemn this kind of rhetoric and believe that such language is also harmful, especially when it is empowered in leadership positions," he added.

Following the murder last night in Taibeh, and in light of the increase in violence in Israel's Arab society, the Minister of National Security Itamar Ben-Gvir will visit Taibeh today, tour the scene of the crime, and hold a discussion with the police commanders in the city.

Former Supreme Court President Aharon Barak sheds a tear during singing of Israel's national anthem at protest outside his home.

Dozens of people arrived In Thursday night to protest outside the Metzudat Ze'ev office building in Tel Aviv, after receiving reports that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in the building.

A resident of Shuafat in eastern Jerusalem died In Thursday night after arriving in critical condition at the Shuafat crossing, apparently following a violent incident.He was evacuated by medical teams to Hadassah Mount Scopus Hospital, where he was pronounced dead. The police launched an investigation into the incident. An initial investigation founds that the background to the incident is criminal.

From Memorial Day last year and until today, 59 people have been added to the tally.

Why does the Torah mention the commandment of circumcision Inly incidentally? Why not expand more In it, if it's so important?

Israel Hayom reported that coalition MKs realize that the legal reform legislation will have to remain frozen at least another month.According to the report, coalition heads agreed last week to postpone advancing any other legislation except for the two most important laws: the state budget and conscription law.