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Jewish Agency votes to approve Isaac Herzog as new head

The Jewish Agency for Israel’s Board of Governors unanimously approved MK Isaac Herzog to replace Natan Sharansky as the head of the quasi-governmental organization. Read more.

New Colombian president open to moving embassy to Jerusalem

Colombia’s new leader is open to moving the country’s embassy to Jerusalem. Read more.

Knesset passes law giving secular workers a Shabbat break

A new law allows workers to request a Shabbat break, regardless of religious observance. Read more.

Former Israeli minister who smuggled ecstasy now accused of spying for Iran

A former Israeli minister is accused of spying for Iran. A new law allows workers to request a Shabbat break, regardless of religious observance. Read more.

In Tel Aviv’s African neighborhood, a clash of openness and suspicion

A look inside Tel Aviv’s African neighborhood shows a community that’s both open to and suspicious of outsiders. Read more.