American and Israeli rabbis have been chosen to lead seminaries associated with the University of Potsdam in Germany, as part of an effort to revitalize the country's beleaguered rabbinical schools. The schools have faced funding challenges and leadership controversies, and the Central Council of Jews in Germany has partnered with the American Jewish University and Hebrew Union College in Jerusalem to promote sustainable Jewish clergy training. The new leaders will oversee the launch of a liberal or Reform seminary and a Masorti or Conservative seminary at the University of Potsdam.

Niv Sultan, star of Tehran, will play a doctor involved in illegal organ trafficking in the upcoming drama Heart of a Killer.

Donald Trump's attacks on Taylor Swift, Kamala Harris, and immigrants reveal his divisive tactics.

Azerbaijan's friendship with Israel and the Jewish people is based on a long history of tolerance and economic cooperation. The country serves as a model for multiculturalism and offers a range of attractions for tourists. Azerbaijan recently liberated its lands from Armenian occupation and is now focused on rebuilding and restoring cultural heritage.

An explosion at a funeral in Beirut causes panic as mourners fear their phones will also explode. The blasts come after a series of pager explosions in Lebanon.

Tom Nesher's directorial debut, Come Closer, is a riveting story of love and loss that follows Eden's emotional journey after her brother's tragic death.

Israeli TV report accuses Netanyahu of sabotaging hostage deal with Hamas, a claim denied by the premier's office. Channel 12 news blames Hamas for the collapse of a previous ceasefire deal. Netanyahu's office refutes the claims, stating that he accepted all US proposals and that Hamas turned them down.

Gold struggled for momentum as market participants digested Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments after the U.S. central bank delivered a super-sized rate cut.

Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman stated that the kingdom will not establish diplomatic relations with Israel until a Palestinian state with east Jerusalem as its capital is established.

Foreign Secretary David Lammy is failing Britain badly. A crack team of spies intercepted and booby-trapped electronic devices destined for a terrorist group in the Middle East. Months later, the devices exploded, causing carnage among the militants.

John Kirby denies U.S. involvement in Lebanon device attacks, believed to be the work of Israel. The attacks have resulted in casualties and raised concerns of an escalation in the conflict with Hezbollah.

Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is believed to be responsible for an operation that involved packing thousands of Hezbollah pagers with explosives and distributing them to the group's members across Lebanon. The pagers were used by senior Hezbollah officers, and when an unknown message was received, the devices exploded, causing significant casualties.