Back in 2000, the Jerusalem International Oud Festival was a modest two-day affair when home venue CEO and artistic director Effie Benaya managed to coax an oud player from Morocco over here.

TV Time: An election-night battle of comedy shows, plus sea creatures and a celebrity divorce.

Movers and shakers in Israeli society.

IDF and Shin Bet forces launched a multi-day operation in Hebron, with parallel operations in Jenin, Nablus, and east Jerusalem to locate weapons and terrorist infrastructure after the attack.

What's new to do in Israel's capital?

Some 200 firefighters battle blaze at difficult-to-access Kehlsteinhaus residence; authorities reportedly suspect arson as investigation continues

ToI's movie maven and deputy editor agree to disagree -- again -- about the 1979 film starring Alan Arkin and Peter Falk that was immensely foundational to Hoffman's childhood

US State Department reduces staffing at four Middle East embassies due to threats from Tehran and Houthis; US agencies reportedly assess danger at highest level since war began

Former officials say that SpaceX CEO was also asked to activate the service in Iran after US smuggled in terminals in bid to provide internet access to population amid uprising

After decades of secular use, two historic Budapest synagogues have reopened as part of a Chabad-led effort to reconnect Hungarian Jews with their heritage