The issue of Jewish prayer on the site has been a source of friction with the Islamic Waqf, which has de facto control over it due to the Al-Aqsa Mosque and the Dome of the Rock shrine, two of the most important places in Muslim tradition.
Radical Islamic officials fan flames on the holy site, with Hamas urging its followers to "defend the Old City," and prominent Egyptian cleric alleging "repeated attacks against Al-Aqsa."
"I have been grateful beyond words for the opportunity to pursue my lifelong mission – to assist Jews in danger worldwide, support Israel's quest for peace and security, combat antisemitism, and defend democratic values," Harris says.
In recent speech, foreign minister says slave traders, Muslim fanatics, and perpetrators of attacks againsts the LGBTQ community are also 'antisemites.'
Decision not to fill role is particularly surprising given Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's demand in previous governments he be appointed head of Diaspora Affairs Ministry.
Almost 100 teachers join effort to spread Jewish education across the world.
According to Jewish law, one is only allowed to shave with a device that does not damage the skin. New interpretation means virtually all modern shaving appliances meet this requirement.
"An important voice in the fight against antisemitism has left us," German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas says.
Khaled Awad, who stabbed Rabbi Shlomo Noginski in Boston on July 1, arrived in the US with biased views against Jews, Christians and American culture, Suffolk Assistant District Attorney Margaret Hegarty says during a court hearing.
"Our hope is that this repository of ideas can serve as a launching pad for others," OU synagogue initiatives director Rabbi Adir Posy says.
