Passenger abruptly demanded to exit aircraft just before takeoff from Rome without giving crew a reason; flight delayed after all passengers were made to redo security screening

Country remains top destination for Israeli tourists, but some worry recent proliferation of libels against Jewish state are influencing local opinion

Treasury Department also blacklists founder of Shelbit, which Reuters identified it as the hub of a $4 billion Iranian sanctions evasion scheme

Report says equipment was deemed military rather than civilian and lacked permits; cancellation comes amid strained Italy-Israel ties

ToI's movie maven and deputy editor discuss the extremely Jewish 1979 cowboy flick starring Gene Wilder and Harrison Ford

New York Times interviews some 2 dozen activists, most alleging physical, and in 1 instance, sexual, assault; Israel has repeatedly denied the claims

Khawaja Asif urges Muslims to form 'united military front' against Jewish state, which he calls 'a product of the Balfour Declaration' while ignoring UK role in his own country's creation

Fresh-faced Jarrett Keohokalole calls for limits on military aid to Jerusalem, challenging seasoned lawmaker Ed Case after string of wins by candidates critical of Jewish state