A 'Zionists can't make jazz' sign glued to the entrance of his NYC jazz club infuriated Israeli musician Omer Avital. Yet he has no intention of coming back to Israel

Union's call for staff to wear Palestinian colors and keffiyeh during a day of action prompts departures by members who said it was violating its impartiality rules

Sources say Hamas wants to reach a deal after Israel and Hezbollah struck a cease-fire in Lebanon, fearing that Israeli forces will return south to fight in Gaza ■ Egypt's proposal reportedly includes the gradual release of hostages over one to two months