As alternative to serving in military, many post-high school Orthodox girls perform civic duties, including working with Jewish schools abroad; move taken to ensure their safety

Statement says joint decision made after 'incorrect' interpretation that prize is political; announcement comes 2 years after Natalie Portman refused to accept award from Netanyahu

'We are here in Jerusalem standing together with them in solidarity declaring: No Fear! No hate!,' sais Jewish Agency chief Isaac Herzog

Jerusalem hails shift as an 'important step' in combating hatred of Jews; definition includes some expressions of anti-Zionism

Other Israeli politicians fete Conservative Party's victory as 'a defeat for anti-Semitism' and for Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn

The former Soviet dissident, turned Israeli politician and two-term Jewish Agency chief, will donate his $1 million prize and focus efforts on combating rising anti-Semitism

US secretary of state and Jewish Agency head Isaac Herzog visit Jewish community in city of Halle, speak against rising anti-Semitism in Europe

Ahead of annual board meeting, agency announces new strategic plan that includes emphasis on connecting between Diaspora communities and increased education against anti-Semitism

Netanyahu denies looking into whether Rivlin would consider pardoning him in graft cases if he steps down as premier

Reasons for leaving France for the Jewish state are as varied as the 100 people sitting aboard El Al flight LY3320 from Paris to Tel Aviv -- though the excitement is unanimous