What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world

Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.” On eight consecutive nightfalls, Jews gather with family and friends to light one additional candle in the menorah — a multibranched candelabra. In Hebrew,...

Two gunmen fire at people at a bus stop on the outskirts of Jerusalem, wounding seven before being killed

Hamas to release 13 Israelis, 7 foreigners in exchange for 39 Palestinians after hours-long snag, mediators say

Thousands march in Jerusalem to press Israel's government to do more to free hostages held in Gaza

JERUSALEM (AP) — Thousands of family members and supporters of some 240 hostages held in Gaza streamed into Jerusalem on Saturday, castigating Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government over his management of the war with Hamas and pleading with the government to do whatever it takes...

Israeli military says ground its forces are battling Hamas "in the depths" of Gaza City

Israeli media, also traumatized by Hamas attack, become communicators of Israel's message

When 85-year-old Israeli woman Yocheved Lifshitz was released from Hamas captivity last week, she was warmly welcomed home. Then she began to speak. Addressing reporters from a wheelchair at a hospital, Lifshitz described a harrowing experience in Hamas captivity but also said she...

Israeli military says it's expanding ground operation in Gaza with infantry, armored vehicles, backed by 'massive' fire

Israeli army says ground forces "expanding their activity" in Gaza

Mobileye: Q3 Earnings Snapshot

JERUSALEM (AP) — JERUSALEM (AP) — Mobileye Global Inc. (MBLY) on Thursday reported third-quarter profit of $17 million. The Jerusalem-based company said it had net income of 2 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 22 cents per share. ...

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu's office says it will allow Egypt to deliver humanitarian aid to besieged Gaza Strip