Judge deems Katsav's version of events was 'riddled with lies'; former president found guilty of all charges, except that he allegedly harassed a witness.
An unprecedented exhibition devoted to the history, culture and contemporary life of Iran’s Jews will open on December 30 at Beit Hatfutsot, the Museum of the Jewish People in Tel Aviv..
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger has apologized for his ''undoubtedly offensive'' remark that it would not be an American concern if the Soviet Union sent its Jews to the gas chambers.
More than 116 people sustained cuts, scratches, smoke inhalation or burns after forced to break windows and pry open melting doors to escape rail car after fire broke out in central Tel Aviv.
Three others sustain light injuries, mostly resulting from broken glass and smoke inhalation; firefighters manage to control blaze about an hour later, after fire reaches fourth car; Israel Railways says fire began in back engine.