Israel’s UN ambassador calls for Pramila Patten’s resignation after Israeli bodies were added to a blacklist of states and terror groups accused of sexual violence in conflict zones, prompting a heated exchange with another UN official

Lt. Col. Dor Ben Simhon, killed overnight in southern Lebanon, was the fourth commander of the 52nd Battalion hit in combat since the war began; the 401st Armored Brigade also lost its commander in Gaza, while his replacement was seriously wounded last month

Efi Talbi was rushed from a squad commanders’ course to the battlefield on the first day of the First Lebanon War; after his APC was hit and his commander was killed, he was captured, survived 10 days in captivity and escaped to nearby IDF troops

Seniors from Kiryat Shmona graduated near the Lebanon border after years of upheaval disrupted their studies, celebrating with pride and loss as one asked: 'Who would want to stay?'

Lt. Col. Dor Gedalia Ben Simhon, commander of the 52nd Battalion killed with three other soldiers in southern Lebanon, told ynet last month the IDF was carrying out major operations to protect northern residents; 'They will be discussed in the future,' he said

Even as he nears 80, Uri Geller is still telling stories we may never know are true, from bending a spoon before Salvador Dalí to hypnotizing Michael Jackson and refusing to use his powers to win the lottery

Israelis again learned from foreign officials that a ceasefire with Hezbollah had taken effect, while Jerusalem spoke only through anonymous briefings and Iran said it was in no rush to meet the US in Switzerland