Concerns over the rise of antisemitism in the United States led to heated conversations about the issue.

Photos of the scenes show graffiti declaring "the nation of Israel lives," and "enough [terrorist] attacks, evict the Arabs."

Saadah Masoud plead guilty to federal hate crimes against three Jews in three separate attacks in New York.

Michael Shafir was known in his work and in his personal life for his straightforward and often humorous presentation of difficult times.

Today, there are those in Israel who seek significant ministerial positions yet appear totally insensitive as to what it means to be a minority within a population.

DIPLOMATIC AFFAIRS: New government poses a public diplomacy challenge even before being sworn in.

BEHIND THE LINES: The events at Mumbai in 2008 have become emblematic of the growing bond between Israel and India, which may now be described as a strategic alliance.

Lapid expressed outrage at rumors spread during the elections accusing her of being Christian.