Municipality expresses regret over ruling, saying it had wanted one summer event out of 360 to allow ultra-Orthodox residents 'to enjoy according to their customs'

Northern Israeli municipality accused of discrimination backtracks after pressure from court and attorney general

Deputy mayor and council members join protest 'to ensure the city preserves its Jewish character'; protesters wave Israeli flags, banners from extremist Lehava group

Marie Nahmias spent her life raising unwanted, disabled children after 'God heard her prayer' for her wounded soldier son. Lighting Independence Day torch, she enthralled a nation