Columbia student and 10-year U.S. resident Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested during his naturalization interview. His arrest was part of U.S. President Donald Trump's crackdown on pro-Palestinian activists at U.S. universities

Several communities near the Tel Aviv–Jerusalem highway have been forced to evacuate, with the number continuing to rise as the wildfire spreads. One resident said, 'I'm 68, and we've never experienced anything like this,' while another added, 'It's like war'

Attendees describe chaos as right-wing activists stormed the joint memorial ceremony screening at Beit Samueli synagogue in Ra'anana, a central Israel city once known for its Jewish pluralism and harmony

Rabbi Rick Jacobs, president of the Union for Reform Judaism, blamed nationalist incitement by far-right Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir and others for the attack on 'peaceful' Israeli Jews. Among the injured was a prominent leader in the Israeli Reform movement

A top Haredi minister canceled his appearance at a ceremony following ongoing objections to his presence, as his faction continues to push for legislation exempting ultra-Orthodox men from IDF service; others faced protests demanding a hostage deal

The U.S. itinerary of Israel's far-right minister was loaded with Chabad-affiliated events, which certainly didn't contribute to the PR effort of the global Jewish outreach movement that likes to describe itself as open, inclusive and non-partisan

But now that Ronen Bar, the current Shin Bet chief, has announced his resignation, it may hand the High Court a greater opportunity to affirm that the head of the Shin Bet isn't a political appointee serving at the prime minister's behest

Israel's fire chief warns wildfires will continue for another day ■ Major Jerusalem hospital urges public to come only in urgent cases ■ Most Independence Day events canceled for Wednesday ■ Israel expects aid from Italy, Croatia, Spain, Romania and Ukraine