Freedom Party’s Norbert Hofer wins 36% of vote in first round, leaving mainstream candidates far behind

Tens of thousands of Jewish visitors and worshipers, lawmakers and senior rabbis expected in flashpoint West Bank city for holiday event

Rescue services battle flames at Biriya Forest in Upper Galilee; visitors evacuated, no reports of injuries

A small number of Muslims find comfort, not concern, in Trump’s strong stance on immigrants, thinking he might do better than rivals in containing extremists

Blogger Iddo Gefen is one of the young Israelis taking a month-long break from their treks through Asia to help rebuild Nepalese communities devastated one year ago.

Channel 1 survey finds majority prefer Clinton in the White House but believe Trump and Netanyahu would get along better

Democratic frontrunner is said to be putting together list of 15-20 prospects

Palestinian terror group still avoiding direct claim of responsibility for attack last week