With musicians from abroad unable to come, annual event showcases local talent; concerts moved outdoors, with date pushed forward from mid-winter to summer

Residents of ‘red’ towns and neighborhoods must stay close to home; schools and most businesses shuttered in affected areas

Jerusalem mayor claims figures for city are wrong; deputy minister rages that ultra-Orthodox cities given more sweeping restrictions than others

The 27-nation bloc's long-held policy is that the city's status should be worked out between Israel and the Palestinians as part of broader peace negotiations

Over 700 people treated by emergency services due to blistering heat; weather to cool Friday

Following Serbia and Kosovo, Lazarus Chakwera announces reforms that could include first mission by an African nation in Israel's capital

High of 42º C (107º F) notched in capital Thursday afternoon, marking highest-ever temperature since record keeping began in 1942; Friday may be hotter

Commercial said canceled after accusations US secretary of state broke the law by filming message for Republican National Convention while on official trip

Law professors tell State Department secretary transgressed 1939 law limiting commingling of political activity and government business

In possible nod to concerns over violations, secretary of state avoids attacking or even mentioning Democrats in RNC speech, apparently aimed at evangelicals and conservative Jews