Dzhokhar Tsarnaev to be formally handed the death penalty on June 24, over 2013 attack that killed three

In rare press briefing, PM tries to explain his pre- and post-election flip-flop on Palestinian statehood

President says Israelis and Palestinians both connected to the land; attempts to force either side to relinquish its narrative ‘destined to fail’

Organizations come out in support of popular religious leader who faces the boot for his progressive policies

The most intense heat wave in recent years leaves the poor praying for monsoon’s arrival

Likud’s outspoken new culture minister hails pluralism and multiculturalism; crowd underwhelmed

Netanyahu dismisses concerns relating to Ayelet Shaked’s goals as justice minister; also rejects accusations he seeks to control the media

Muhammad Abu Ra’ad, 22, allegedly praised terror group online, incited to ‘kill infidels and enemies of God’