Yuli Edelstein slams Abbas's decision to turn to int'l bodies in speech to 'Friends of Israel Initiative.'

Foreign minister defends Kerry, praises his efforts to bring about an agreement with Palestinians.

Kerry speaks with Netanyahu, Abbas on phone; State Department spokeswoman says US won't play blame game; Palestinian envoy to UN, at separate press conference, blames Israel for violating terms of agreement.

Several Members of the European Parliament said the ‘’outstanding work and expertise’’ of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF)

Majority of Bayit Yehudi MKs reportedly think party should leave coalition if 400 Palestinian prisoners freed, despite release of Pollard.

Jewish groups in France and Europe blamed voters’ indifference for the success of the far-right National Front party in French local elections.

The situation of Jews in Ukraine was among the topics discussed by the members of the Executive Committee of the WJC on Monday and Tuesday in the French capital Paris.

Diplomatic tensions on the rise as US secretary of state cancels Wednesday visit to Ramallah; PA says move is response to Israel not releasing prisoners.

Ukrainian leaders have accused Putin of spreading lies about how minorities, including Jews, are treated in Ukraine.

Several Members of the European Parliament said the ‘’outstanding work and expertise’’ of Keren Kayemeth LeIsrael-Jewish National Fund (KKL-JNF) need to be shared and promoted in Europe.