Dr. Omer Dostri holds a PhD in Political Science and the belief that 'Israel must order the rapid establishment of Israeli settlements in many of the areas it occupies' in Gaza. In his new role, he will be responsible for the communications division of the Prime Minister's Office

Israel shouldn't necessarily accept every U.S. demand and say yes to every policy suggestion from Washington, but at the very least, its inept leadership, which is responsible for the deaths of more than 1,200 Israelis in the biggest failure in the country's history, should be a little more humble

Unlike in April, Tehran is keeping radio silence about an attack on Israel. Meanwhile, the government has exempted itself from explaining to its citizens what to expect, and the prime minister is busy with a campaign to oust Israel's defense chiefs, starting with his open undermining of protest organizations, which could interfere with the move

Rocket from Lebanon lands in Beit Hillel, northern Israel ■ Three killed in Air Force attack on hospital in central Gaza, Al Jazeera reports ■ Canada warns citizens to 'avoid all travel' to Israel ■ Jordan calls on citizens to leave Lebanon as soon as possible

'We'll fight those mean-spirited people who go for the heads of bereaved families and wish that my children and I die,' said former Netanyahu minister Yizhar Shay, after being subjected to abuse by Netanyahu supporters for criticizing the policies of the Israeli PM