‘Israel’s new energy discoveries can be the catalyst for a new, next step’ between the two countries, writes international affairs head

Kidnappers grab three cops and four soldiers near Rafah, reportedly demanding release of Jihadis from prison; security said beefed up near border

Unearthed postcard, Yiddish Haggadah shed light on prewar Jewish life in Poland’s Oswiecim

White House has been reluctant to get involved in Syrian conflict and disagreement may mar visit by Turkish leader

Was working in the former Soviet Union until last year

Here’s why the winning photo isn’t from Syria, say, where photojournalists have risked their lives to document atrocities

Farmers, producers and now lawmakers say they regret kibosh being put on kosher and halal meat in deference to animal rights

Video of Syrian rebel eating Assad soldier’s heart sparks outcry; nevertheless, UN passes resolution blaming regime for ‘all violence, regardless of its source’