The program is designed to retain promising officers as part of a broader program of incentives.

Alon Shamir, 50, is accused of committing sexual offenses on another sister, who was underage at the time. Prosecution seeks his continued detention, saying he 'cannot control his urges.'

Israeli gymnast Shatilov and swimmers Nevo and Ivry fail to break into finals, despite historic first appearances by female swimming team.

Palestinians say Israel agreed to stop 'humiliating' searches in return for conclusion of two-day hunger strike by 260 Hamas prisoners.

A senior aide to Netanyahu told U.S. Ambassador Dan Shapiro that the statement, which criticized President Obama, was not coordinated with prime minister, Haaretz has learned.

Shahram Amiri was sentenced to 10 years for espionage after reports claimed he divulged information to the CIA.

According to senior Jerusalem official, Russians said infiltration of Israeli airspace three weeks ago stemmed from human error, was topic of Putin-Netanyahu conversation; incident was first time Israel opened fire on Russian aircraft operating in Syria.

Officials hope to match results seen elsewhere in the world leading to a reduction in the number of violent incidents between police and civilians.