Chinese company claims loss of the NIS 13.7 billion tender for the electric overhaul of Israeli rail lines was predetermined by Israel Railways, Globes reports

Ministers say need to curtail High Court’s power underlined after decision limiting detention period for African nationals in Israel

Police investigating if arsonists set fire to a 19th-century building that once housed the Maizières-lès-Vic shul

President says US and Israel must maintain close bilateral ties no matter how Congress votes on nuclear deal

Even before talks, Tehran dropped pursuit of nuclear weapons, secretary of state says; claims dollar could sink if pact struck down