Jewish Agency figures reveal that 8,500 Jews live in Iran, 2,000 in Morocco and 1,000 in Tunisia; fewer than 500 in Syria, Egypt and Yemen

A recently discovered phone book that was prepared when the Nazis invaded Germany helps set up a modern tool: First-of-its-kind database helps users find lost family properties

After a 17-hour lull, the Syrian government resumed intense airstrikes on the last major opposition stronghold, prompting over 5,000 civilians to flee

Following Haaretz report on an education agreement between Israel and Myanmar, experts protest: 'It's inconceivable that while the Burmese junta is busy committing genocide it has the right to interfere in curricula in Israel'

Monasteries abound in ancient Israel, but the 1,600-year-old nunnery and women's graveyard built where the miraculously impregnated Hannah, mother of Samuel, is believed to lie are unique

'Increase your power as much as you can,' Iran's supreme leader said at a graduation ceremony for cadets of Iran's regular armed forces

At least two wounded after a suspected suicide bomber blasted a procession commemorating the death of former anti-Soviet mujahideen commander Ahmad Shah Massoud

Lt. Col. Benny Meir spoke out about a commander in the Givati infantry brigade who was later convicted in a plea deal