Officials say the international community was warned that Israel would respond disproportionally if civilians were hurt in an Iran, Hezbollah strike; US deploys F-22 stealth aircraft to the region 

Uncommitted movement, urging Democrats to boycott presidential election over US support for Israel in war with Hamas, claims VP agreed to discuss arms ban, which her campaign denies, saying she will 'continue to ensure Israel can defend itself'

Jerusalem axes transfer of tax revenue intended for Gaza to Oslo and seeks new custodian country; talks underway with Switzerland to take over, with Minister Ron Dermer already dispatched for discussions

Sergey Shmerkin made Aliyah from Ukraine at 11, growing up in central Israel before moving north after falling in love with region during his military service; there, he met Maya, whom he intended to marry before falling in battle

Video of robbery shows Israeli tourists lying on ground in bathing suits, hands and feet bound, while gang members move around them; Foreign Ministry says handling incident

PM says believes use of military service as political tool against government's judicial reform plan played crucial role in diminishing Israel's deterrence and emboldening adversaries