Miriam Naor warns judicial independence 'shouldn't be taken for granted'; colleagues hail outgoing justice for her dedication, integrity The post In tearful farewell, Supreme Court president urges Israel to protect democracy appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Demonstrators temporarily block light rail, major thoroughfare in capital before officers disperse them The post Police arrest 5 at fresh ultra-Orthodox anti-draft protests appeared first on The Times of Israel.

In first official visit to Israel, Steven Mnuchin meets Netanyahu, who talks up private sector cooperation between countries The post US treasury secretary lays wreath at Yad Vashem appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Alluding to dissatisfaction with Trump, Joe Straus says he will champion a 'more constructive and unifying approach to our challenges, from the White House on down' The post Jewish Texas House speaker cites Republican disunity as a reason for retiring appeared first on The Times of Israel.

White House says Mike Pence, set to arrive during Hanukkah, will discuss prospects for a peace deal in separate meetings with Netanyahu and Abbas The post US Vice President Pence to visit Israel in December appeared first on The Times of Israel.

A look at the legendary conductor's greatest hits during his 50 years with the national orchestra as he launches a farewell tour starting Wednesday at Carnegie Hall The post Zubin Mehta’s 5 most memorable moments with the Israel Philharmonic Orchestra appeared first on The Times of Israel.

US secretary of defense says Washington has military plan laid out in event of attack, but 'everyone is out for a peaceful resolution' The post Mattis says US ‘not rushing to war’ with North Korea appeared first on The Times of Israel.

Officer claims sexual contact with male comrade, subordinate was consensual, asks to undergo a polygraph test to prove innocence The post IDF officer under investigation for alleged sexual assault of soldiers appeared first on The Times of Israel.