The composition of President Barack Obama’s second term Cabinet became clearer Wednesday, with Labor Secretary Hilda Solis resigning and three other members of the president’s team deciding to stay on

[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] 13:07 IL: A mass casualty response is underway following the report of an explosion with injuries in Tel Aviv, at Shaul HaMelech and Kaplan Streets near

In the Jerusalem District, which includes Yehuda, Shomron, Beit Shemesh, Abu Gosh and the Jerusalem corridor, thousands of residents experienced power outages during the night as a result of the

[PHOTOS IN EXTENDED ARTICLE] 08:15 IL: The weatherman was correct and the snowfall in Yerushalayim continues to accumulate, shutting the city down. At this hour many city services are down,

Speaking at the third annual Ichud (United) Hatzalah Conference taking place in Jerusalem�s Ramada Hotel, Health Minister Director-General Prof. Roni Gamzu addressed moving ministerial responsibility for the nation�s EMS services. Gamzu addressed the conference on Wednesday 27 Teves 5773, expressing opposition to the idea of moving ministerial responsibility for the nation�s emergency medical services (EMS) […]

Despite Operation Pillar of Defense which resulted in an average 11% decrease in the numbers of incoming tourists in November and December 2012 (compared to the same period in 2011),

The co-leaders of Shas; Eli Yishai, Aryeh Deri and Ariel Atias on Tuesday 26 Teves 5773 called upon Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu to sign a statement committing to maintain the

For Israelis who are among the many international users of the Waze GPS app on Tuesday, 26 Teves 5773, the smartphone application proved it is not infallible. During the hours when the Ayalon Highway was closed due to flooding Waze continued directing motorists to use the Ayalon because it was �clean and green� as it […]

Vice President Joe Biden said on Wednesday the White House plans to act quickly to curb gun violence and will explore all avenues – including executive orders that would not

Yahadut Hatorah officials met in Ohr Yehuda on Tuesday 26 Teves 5773 to decide on an alternate date for the party�s large election asifa. The event was scheduled for this week in the Jerusalem Convention Center but organizers decided to cancel it amid predictions of the winter storm. The new date set is 6 Shevat, […]

Rising Republican star Chris Christie says he would be “more ready” to run for U.S. president in the 2016 election after finishing his work as the governor of New Jersey.

U.S. tax breaks need to be pared back to spare taxpayers costs and complexity, according to an Internal Revenue Service watchdog report released on Wednesday even as political chances for

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Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu on Wednesday afternoon 27 Teves 5773 at the Israel Police national traffic control center in Beit Dagan, held an assessment of the situation regarding the stormy

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo called for closing loopholes on a state ban on assault weapons and ammunition magazines that carry more than 10 bullets as part of a wide-ranging

Yediot Achronot asked some of the parties running in the national elections for a policy statement regarding calls for public bus service on Shabbos. Following are their responses. Likud/Beitenu: We