Matisyahu, a proud Zionist, sings about the 2,000-year-old prayer that one day, there will be peace in Jerusalem, the eternal capital of the Jewish people.
President Obama’s order to fly flags at half-staff covers all federal buildings and grounds throughout the United States and its territories, as well as US embassies, military bases and other facilities abroad.
Shimon Peres’ death on Wednesday was mostly greeted with official silence across the Arab world — in sharp contrast to the emotional tributes that poured in from the rest of the world.
The New York Times obituary of Israeli politician Shimon Peres is the latest venue for the newspaper to put its anti-Israel bias and sloppy editing on display.
At 29, Peres served as director of Israel’s Defense Ministry and helped arm Israel’s military. He developed Israel’s nuclear program, launched a political career stretching more than 60 years and became president at 83. He also focused on promoting Israeli innovation and technology.
Former Israeli President Shimon Peres, who had been placed in and out of a medically induced coma after suffering a major stroke, is regaining consciousness from time to time and reacting to stimulation.
Israel's Technion made history when it launched the first Israeli university in China, marking a new era in the close relationship between the two countries.
Jewish reggae star Matisyahu is back in Israel for another concert and met with former president Shimon Peres, delivering an important message to diaspora Jews.
On a visit to Israel this week, Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt praised the country's expertise in technology and entrepreneurship, saying that his company will continue investing here.
