Attorney General Merrick Garland cites his family's refuge in US ahead of Holocaust, says Justice Department 'is doing everything in our power to combat rise in hate-fueled acts'

Soldiers claim unfair treatment culminating with Paratroopers officer replacing their commander; troops expected to face disciplinary action

Leaders Ismail Haniyeh and Khaled Mashaal shown visiting Mecca wearing traditional pilgrimage garb

Report says main independence ceremony could cut to taped rehearsal if disrupted; Gallant to bereaved: Telling politicians to skip Memorial Day events like asking to 'lower flag'