WATCH: Secret Service using cement-filled trucks to secure inauguration The Secret Service is finalizing preparations to secure the inauguration of Donald Trump.
Israel thwarted 1,226 smuggling attempts into Gaza in 2016 The Crossings Authority thwarted 1,226 attempts to smuggle contraband into Gaza in 2016, a 165% increase from 2015.
Synagogue taken by church returned to Jewish community after 5 centuries The Jewish community in Palermo is coming back to life and building its first synagogue in five centuries.
Who was Karoline Cohn? A moving discovery at a Nazi death camp Archeological excavations at the site of the sobibor Death Camp have led to moving and meaningful revelations about the victims' last moments.
Syrian general threatens action against rebels after Israeli bombing A Syrian general is threatening to strike at rebels in Syria, supposedly Israel's allies, in response to Thursday's attack.
UK snubs Paris summit in deference to Trump The UK sent only junior-level officials to Sunday's international summit in Paris, instead prioritizing its relationship with the incoming US administration.
Kerry tells Netanyahu: US will prevent follow-up UN resolution in Paris Kerry told Netanyahu that the US will work to soften the summary text of Sunday's Mideast summit in Paris.
Israeli intelligence provides security briefing to Trump team Israel's Mossad director briefed the Trump team on a number of issues related to regional security, including the Iran nuclear deal and Syria's civil war.
IDF destroys Hamas target in response to fire from Gaza Following through with its policy to respond to any provocation, the IDF destroyed a Hamas target following Palestinian cross-border fire.
Palestinian official: ‘Gates of hell will open’ if Trump moves embassy Another Palestinian official came out with a dramatic warning against Trump's plan to move the US embassy to Jerusalem, saying it would open 'the gates of hell.'
70 countries convene for Paris Mideast summit to force concessions on Israel Delegates from 70 countries convened in Paris to attend a summit that Israel says will have only a negative effect on chances for peace with the Palestinians.
WATCH: Author optimistic about future jobs, despite impact of technology NY Times columnist Thomas Friedman expresses optimism about future employment opportunities in America.
Netanyahu: Paris conference ‘distances peace’ While France claims its sole intention is to promote peace, Netanyahu says that the Paris conference does exactly the opposite.
France calls Trump plan to move US embassy to Jerusalem a ‘provocation’ France's Foreign Minister referred to Trump's plan to move the US embassy from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem as a 'provocation' that could lead to serious consequences.
WATCH: ‘Mad Dog’ Mattis says ‘nothing easy about 2-state solution’ James Mattis says 'there's nothing easy about the two-state solution.'
WATCH: Jewish MLB stars join Israel’s national baseball team Ten Jewish Major League Baseball players are representing Israel in the World Baseball Classic, akin to soccer’s World Cup.
PA may revoke recognition of Israel if US moves embassy The Palestinian Authority Chairman said rescinding the body's recognition of Israel is one of several options under consideration if the US moves its embassy to Jerusalem.
Syria calls for UN to punish Israel for alleged airstrike Although criticizing a number of other countries for enabling an alleged Israeli airstrike near Damascus, Syria called for UN action only against Israel.
Israeli ambassador warns of last-minute UN initiative As Israel's UN Ambassador expressed concern over another anti-Israel UN resolution, the Security Council president hinted at a new initiative.
Syria claims Israel struck airport Syria's state news agency SANA reported on an alleged Israeli airstrike early Friday morning at the al-Mezzeh military airport west of Damascus.
