Palestinians and Israelis on the right and left all say that the move is a step toward legitimizing the Israeli settlements, which most of the world considers illegal. By David M. Halbfinger Reporting ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The church publishes the ...

TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Israel will begin a contentious land regulation process in a large part of the occupied West Bank, which could result in Israel gaining control over wide swaths of the area for ...

Friday, expect rain/snow showers in the early morning hours, with a changeover to rain by mid-morning. Drying out in the afternoon, temperatures will rise into the upper 40s. Warm spell ends: ...