It is almost the norm for soldiers, on leaving the IDF, to fly to India to ‘decompress.’ Here, a tank commander who served in the 2014 Gaza war explains the appeal, and details the process of regaining control over his life after ‘3 years of alarms each morning, of always having an assignment, of constant uncertainty as to when I’d be home next’

Op-ed: What’s the point of stringent checks at the departure gates if anybody can walk into an airport terminal and start killing people?

As UK opposition leader faces mass rebellion from own MPs over lackluster ‘Remain’ campaign, departing PM urges him to put country first

Russian, Turkish presidents hold first phone call since rift began over downing of Russian plane, agree to meet

Several outraged MKs charge toward podium as Hanin Zoabi speaks out; Zionist Union MK calls for her suspension; Likud MK wants her banned

At least 60 wounded, some critically; Israeli officials say no sign Israelis among casualties; 3 attackers armed with AK-47s waged assault, Turkish authorities say; Islamic State believed responsible

Over 80 people wounded, some critically; Turkish officials say Islamic State believed responsible for assault carried out by at least 3 attackers; No Israelis among casualties

Washington pledges ‘steadfast’ support for Ankara following airport assault; Clinton urges increased cooperation; Trump says terrorist threat never been greater