Can humor be a weapon in the fight against anti-Semitism? A Jewish community thinks so, for the first time organizing a float for the Shrove Monday carnival parade in Dusseldorf

Police believe he sought services of another prostitute instead of getting help, and the delay caused woman’s death

Netanyahu calls Mike Pence the VP who has shown the greatest commitment to Israel. How quickly he forgets how Joe Biden stuck with Israel through thick and thin for 35 years

Preliminary figure for central government debt was 59.4% at end of 2017

Between the heavenly prophecies and the Christian symbolism, Pence delivered a more earthly message on status quos and 'required compromises' to achieve peace

Teva reports disappointing results from asthma drug trials ■ Discount transfers 5% Cellcom stake to two Elsztain allies to conform with law ■ Delek’s Ithaca unit sells oil field to help pay down debt ■ Teva, Israel Chemicals give a lift to Tel Aviv shares

Reform talks should continue but shouldn’t be tied to progress on reaching a reform plan for the electricity sector, says Netanyahu

Report cites growing business and household debt, increased appetite for risk