Former Spanish Prime Minister Jose Maria Aznar, was honored Sunday in Brussels for his leading role in fighting the delegitimization of Israel in Europe.

PA President arrives in New York ahead of UN General Assembly; Palestinians deny reports that Netanyahu agreed to compromise on wording of Israel as a Jewish state in Mideast Quartet statement.

Faced with a possible recognition of an independent Palestinian state later this week, Quartet officials, including Mideast envoy Tony Blair, labor to draft a statement that would send Israel and the Palestinian Authority back to the negotiations table.

''Future assistance and cooperation could be severely and irreparably compromised,'' Deputy Foreign Minister Danny Ayalon told the Palestinian Donors Conference

British Prime Minister David Cameron paid tribute to the ''tremendous contribution'' of the Jewish community to Britain and said his country will always ''stand up for Israel against those who wish her arm.''

Four Israeli diplomats and security personnel will return to Israel's embassy in Cairo after being evacuated amid violent protests.

Apple said Wednesday that an iPhone application called ''Jew or Not Jew'' which drew criticism from Jewish anti-racism
Jewish groups has been removed from the Apple Store in France.

In Istanbul, thousands gather outside a soccer stadium where Maccabi Tel Aviv was playing; dozens demonstrate in front of Israeli embassy in Amman.

Reform began after arrest warrant issued in 2009 against opposition leader Tzipi Livni; British Ambassador says change in law means it 'can no longer be abused for political reasons.'

Israeli ambassador to Jordan, Danny Navon, was returning to Israel with his staff on Thursday, fearing a large demonstration planned outside the embassy later in the day, Israeli public radio reported.