The 63-year-old victim, whom the soldiers suspected of being a security risk, was known as David Ben Avraham by Jews who knew him, but was born Saamach Zeitoun.

The classification of the additional state land was authorized by Smotrich, through his role in the Defense Ministry with oversight of the Civil Administration.

Hostage affairs: Ronen Tzur, former head of the hostage's campaign, speaks to the Jerusalem Post about saving lives, and hostage families and attempts to bring him down.

Since 1988, 139 out of 193 United Nations member states have recognized Palestinian statehood.

Jewish world affairs: In his first interview since becoming the IAC CEO, Elan Carr outlines his strategic vision.

How have we allowed our venerable institutions of higher learning to turn into fetid swamps of violence and bigotry?

The grogger belonged to the late Marcel Micenmacher, who survived the Holocaust with few other objects to serve as mementos from his parents, who were murdered at Auschwitz in 1942. 

Strategic Affairs Minister Ron Dermer and National Security Adviser Tzahi Hanegbi are expected to lead a delegation to Washington next week to discuss the issue with the US.