Roman landmark celebrating ancient destruction of Jerusalem is colored blue and white to show solidarity in wake of brutal Hamas atrocities

From the Church to Mussolini, 'Intimate Strangers' sees archaeologist and historian Fredric Brandfon explore the rich and complex history of Europe's oldest Jewish community

Officials say findings under site of future hotel provide a rare look at Roman history over the centuries

Priest moved millions meant for missionary work into investment fund in apparently legal move, leaving renovation of monastery tied up and nuns forced to commute 90 minutes

Bloodshed 'threatens desired climate of trust and mutual respect needed to resume dialogue between Israelis and Palestinians' pontiff says in traditional sermon

PM expected to press PM Meloni to move embassy to Jerusalem, after Italy voted with Israel at UN; will meet US defense secretary before taking off

National carrier El Al will still deliver PM, wife and staff, but they will travel on Boeing 737, rather than the larger 777 the premier had reportedly demanded

Airline staff said to refuse to take job due to opposition to government's planned judicial overhaul; task to find pilot complicated over Netanyahus' demand to fly in Boeing 777

Scientists have long wondered what made the material so durable, but a new MIT study utilizing microarchaeology and infrared cameras gives insight into Herod's enduring monuments

Members of the public will have three days to see former pontiff in St. Peter's Basilica at Vatican before he is moved to tombs below; 'simple' funeral planned