Jewish tradition links the Jews’ continued presence in their land with their moral conduct. But nowhere does it require national suicide.

Distinguished legal scholar Avi Bell warns against taking the Israeli PM to trial over his ties to the media. "Pursuing these charges is unprecedented in the democratic world."

Ankara says decision by US House of Representatives to recognize the mass killings of Armenians by the Ottoman Empire as genocide will damage the "critical" relationship between the NATO allies. Armenian PM praises vote, says it is "a bold step towards serving truth and historical justice."

The recent threats by Democratic presidential candidates to leverage US military aid to force changes in Israeli policy should be seen in the wider context of growing antagonism towards Israel within the Democratic Party.

The United States plans to allow Russian, Chinese and European companies to continue work at Iranian nuclear facilities to make it harder for Iran to develop a nuclear weapon, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The move could be a signal that Washington is leaving the door open to diplomacy.