Speaking at flagship yeshiva of religious Zionist movement, Meir Porush says it 'is not appropriate to criticize the order of our conduct'

Now-demolished underground passage was allegedly used to smuggle weapons into Gaza; military claims operational control over areas in central Gaza Strip amid renewed offensive

Demonstrators light a bonfire on city's Begin Street, chant names of hostages; rallies said held in 75 locations

'My policy is very clear on this matter: Jews can be anywhere in Jerusalem, pray anywhere,' says national security minister. 'Jews pray on the Temple Mount and that’s a good thing'

Russian president blames failed US peace policies for situation in Mideast, says Moscow can play a greater role, sees Turkey's Erdogan as a key player able to influence region

No replacement for Barak is immediately announced and officials tell media that Israeli may not appoint a new representative to the World Court hearing genocide case

The Iran-backed Yemeni terror group fired projectile with a warhead painted like a Palestinian keffiyeh at Eilat earlier in the week without causing damage

Magen David Adom paramedics say they found girl unconscious at the scene after being removed from the vehicle by a passerby