Hallel Yaffe Ariel was sleeping when the assailant broke into her house and stabbed her; 'She wanted to be a doctor,' relative says.

If the report on the stalemate in Israeli-Palestinian peace process casts blame on both sides, as expected, the Palestinians could cut off ties with Quartet.

The events organized by social activists and the Tira municipality triggered a clash with conservative groups, culminating with threats and thugs’ attempts to sabotage the activities by breaking the stands.

Few are actually flying to Turkey but are using Ataturk Airport to make connections to other destinations.

Lawmakers pushing for a three-day weekend in Israel, six times a year, are short-sighted. But such a bill would damage the economy and end up hurting employees.

Miki Zohar’s bill would permit opening of commercial centers on Saturday afternoons, limited public transport on Friday and the Sabbath.

'It's very exciting to discover such a finding. You just feel part of history,' says lifeguard who stumbled across a Crusader-era oil lamp.

Border Police report a woman drew out a knife at a security checkpoint at the entrance to the Tomb of the Patriarchs; no security forces present were wounded.