PM declares that government decisions are not mere advice, says authorities formulating plan for smooth opening of school year

Palestinian worshipers clash with police, but no reports of injuries or arrests; Hamas mocks Jewish visitors to site on fast day as 'straying herds of settlers'

French interior minister denounces 'odious' act, affirms his support for Muslim community of Agen

With lower infection levels than the general population, community's dearth of retirement homes, abundance of health workers is seen as working to its advantage

Several men seen in video footage smashing car's windows with rocks, striking Haredi driver, until cop shoots in air to scatter attackers

Arab states call for international intervention to put an end to 'Israeli violations' at holy site

Figure climbs to nearly 300 more than last year's Tisha B’Av fast day, after police allow 2nd round of Jews into flashpoint Jerusalem compound

Foreign ministry in Amman says kingdom sent Jerusalem a letter of protest over 'continued Israeli violations'

National-religious party calls decision on Tisha B'Av/Eid al-Adha 'a national disgrace' as source denies PM responsible; MK Ahmad Tibi says entry of Jewish visitors a 'provocation'

2.5 million people complete 5-day pilgrimage required of all believers at least once in their lifetime if they are financially and physically able