Researchers will examine how the river's transformation into a closed lake affects water quality and wildlife, and whether authorities should intervene to restore its connection to the Mediterranean

The Jerusalem synagogue is one of the world's best-known Reform congregations. Police are investigating after teenagers broke in and tore down a Pride flag. 'The atmosphere around us is simply not good,' its director says

Israel is unabashed about its policy of taking over West Bank land, and Israeli soldiers seem content to prevent Palestinians, Israelis, or international journalists from documenting the settler takeover in Qusra