Trump picks Priebus as chief of staff; Bannon chosen for top advisor Republican National Committee chairman Reince Priebus has been appointed the new, incoming White House Chief of Staff, but he will share some responsibilities with Stephen Bannon, who has been accused of being an anti-Semite.
2 dead after New Zealand hit by earthquake Two people were killed when a magnitude 7.8 earthquake struck New Zealand early Monday, just after midnight local time.
Iran negotiating massive arms deal with Russia Iranian negotiations for a massive amount of Russian weaponry have begun amid speculation that the deal could be worth around $10 billion.
New law may legalize contested construction in Judea, Samaria Knesset members unanimously approved draft legislation that legalizes communities in Judea and Samaria.
President Rivlin embarks on state visit to India Israel's relationship with India is growing and strengthening, with leaders from both countries visiting the other, and business, academic and economic ties are growing deeper.
Arson suspected in blaze that damages ancient Jerusalem site The Tomb of Absalom and the Cave of Jehoshaphat, situated in the Kidron Valley to the east of Jerusalem's Old City walls, were apparently attacked by arsonists and suffered severe damage.
Israel gives initial approval to law limiting call of Muezzin on loudspeaker Although the law is primarily aimed at Muslim Muezzins who use mosque loudspeakers to call for worshippers to come pray, disturbing the lives of many citizens in the process, the law pertains to all religions and houses of prayer.
WATCH: Child on crutches beaten for voting Trump in mock election An 11-year-old child on crutches was beaten after admitting to voting for Trump at his school's mock election.
WATCH: Will California leave the United States because of Trump? A grassroots movement for California to secede from the United States is growing since the election of Donald Trump as president.
Israelis nearly killed by Palestinian police during visit to Joseph’s Tomb Five Israelis were almost killed Saturday night when they entered the city of Shechem (Nablus), controlled by the Palestinian Authority (PA), without coordination with, or authorization from, the IDF.
Russia: We thwarted ISIS attacks in country Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB) announced Saturday it has thwarted several plots by the Islamic State (ISIS) terrorists to carry out attacks in Moscow and St. Petersburg and has detained 10 suspects in connection with the plans.
Israeli forces arrest 9 Palestinians over plot to attack IDF with explosive devices Israel's security establishment works tirelessely against Palestinian incitement and terrorism to ensure the safety of its citizens.
Sara Netanyahu has ‘heartfelt, very warm’ conversation with Melania Trump Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's wife Sara spoke by phone on Saturday night with Melania Trump, the incoming First Lady.
WATCH: Mother kicks 7-year-old out of house for supporting Trump A little boy was thrown out of the house and humiliated by his mother in public because he voted for Trump in his school's mock election.
WATCH: Did Trump always want to be president? Trump was repeatedly asked throughout his life about running for president. Here's a look back at his responses.
Nationwide anti-Trump protests inspired by media, says president-elect Trump continues to point at the media for the ongoing campaign and violent protests against his presidency despite his electoral victory.
Leonard Cohen Dead at 82 Legendary Canadian Jewish singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen passed away Thursday in Los Angeles, California, at the age of 82.
WATCH: Anti-Trump protester says ‘people have to die’ There were several incidents of violence, including burning garbage, destroying private property, assault, and calling for Trump's assassination.
WATCH: Obama welcomes Trump to the White House Obama graciously welcomed President-elect Donald Trump to the White House.
WATCH: Trump will not impose a peace plan on Israel Trump Israel advisor Jason Greenblatt explains that Trump believes that "peace must come from the parties", not by force.
