Largest US city named after Italian explorer to close on November 12, Veterans Day, instead

In Amman, Zionist Union chief discusses peace efforts with Abdullah II, expresses appreciation for monarch's work for regional stability

Official says Ramallah 'does not support violent acts and wants to maintain security and stability'

Stepping up attacks on defense minister, Jewish Home leader says Israel must destroy homes of terrorists, not just prepare them for demolition

Turkish president demands Saudis show footage of Jamal Khashoggi, who authorities suspect was murdered in the building

Visiting newly opened site of ancient synagogue, PM vows to remain in Golan, 'otherwise Iran and Hezbollah will be sitting on the shores of the Sea of Galilee'

Military source tells state news agency Damascus also given 300 guided missiles to arm the high-tech air defense system

With a murky past, theories abound for the origin story of the intrepid explorer -- from pirate to crypto-Jew