Military says it remains 'highly prepared and ready to act quickly,' after reassigning troops sent to the south during last month's increased violence

Israel Defense Forces say decision made due to 'manpower considerations,' women fighters will instead remain in existing mixed units

Meretz chief Zandberg: 'This is a moment in which new things are possible'; Labor's Yachimovich: 'We're both Zionist left, patriotic, social democratic, liberal, free'

In recording, leader expresses doubts over handling of cases of Jew hatred; Labour spokesman: This shows desire to rebuild trust; staffer said fired for leaking lack of punishments

Prosecutor rejects criminal complaints over firearms controls after shooting at Tree of Life, but says they could be considered later on 'if somebody is aggrieved by the law'

Necropolis filled with ornate paintings discovered south of Cairo thought to have belonged to a Fifth Dynasty nobleman

In comments posted by Israeli ambassador, Brazilian president says misinterpreting remarks is 'in interest of those who want to push me away from my Jewish friends'

Sheila and Marilynn Brass turn 130 years of combined cooking experience into 'The Food Flirts,' a James Beard-nominated series where they sweet talk top chefs into sharing recipes

Head of world soccer body says referees should call off matches in response to racist incidents; West Ham 'disgusted' by video showing abuse against Tottenham supporters

Mnuchin says demand amounts to 'enormous precedent in potentially weaponizing the IRS,' administration will respond by deadline as legal showdown looms