Netanyahu proposed the initial version following an extensive PR campaign during the last election by a U.S.-funded organization that sought to replace him as premier.

'Hatred and hate-motivated violence of any kind have no place in a country founded on the promise of individual freedom,' White House tells NBC.

In rocket fire, ISIS' Sinai affiliate is seeking to punish Israel for its purported assistance to Egyptian security forces. For the time being, Israel has little else to do but tighten intelligence sharing with Egypt.

Used in World War I to attack enemy propaganda, the phrase 'lying press' resurfaced under the Nazis and again in the 2014 anti-immigrant movement in Germany.

Prosecution asking three to five years in prison, Azaria implores the court to be 'merciful' on him and his family.

ADL chief Jonathan Greenblatt: 'Another revolting manifestation of anti-Semitism on the same day when we're dealing with bomb threats.'

Speaking after UN Security Council meet, Nikki Haley says won't allow 'mistakes' like one-sided UN condemnations of Israeli settlements to take place.

France's far-right presidential candidate was informed before hand of requirement to wear head covering before meeting, but refuses upon arrival.