“Israel did use disproportionate force in Gaza,” said one college student. “I think that there ought to be more room in the American Jewish community for dissenting voices on Israel.”

Israeli envoy Danon repeats call for direct negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.

“The situation on the ground has become dire, the challenge to the Jewish communities has become nothing less than existential.”

Palestinians tried to disrupt the demolition by throwing rocks, petrol bombs and IEDs at the forces, resulting in two soldiers being lightly wounded.

Veteran diamond dealer suspected of stealing gems valued at $60-65 million; alleged theft could cause the bankruptcy of up to a dozen diamond companies.

Education Minister Bennett, Joint List leader Odeh and Herzog's fellow Labor party members Yachimovich, Bahloul lash out at opposition leader.

Members of cell allegedly tried to torch Palestinian home with family inside.

The morality police in Iran usually detain women on the street for wearing bright clothes, a loose hijab or make-up, and men for "unacceptable" hair and clothing styles.