Contrary to what a few strident voices would have us believe, Muslim-Jewish relations in the United States are flourishing. Yet extremists in each community seek to divide us.

Energy Ministry renews license allowing company aptly named Gold Deposits to look for precious metal in the area adjacent to Eilat. Should the firm discover gold in Eilat and the Roded River area, state to be paid 5% royalty fee.

Ismail Haniyeh says two industrial zones, a new power line and a hospital would be built for Palestinians in Gaza as part of truce understandings with Israel but says the fragile deal is "in danger" of collapsing because Israel is dragging its feet.

A criminal complaint alleges Mustafa Mousab Alowemer planned to bomb an unidentified church on Pittsburgh's north side, and purchased materials he thought were necessary to build a bomb.

Elbit expected to wrap up the purchase of the night vision business of Harris Corp in the autumn. “We’ve decided to grow in America and after the Harris acquisition, we will always find opportunities to expand our portfolio and our presence in the US," company says.