Addressing UN General Assembly, Aboul Gheit urges Israel to make 'difficult decisions,' warns it would shoulder 'full responsibility before region and world public opinion' if settlement freeze not maintained

Upon returning form series of talks in New York where he tried to prevent impasse in peace negotiations, defense minister is expected to tell the prime minister, cabinet that extending settlement freeze the only way to save peace process

Young Jewish man on visit to Rabbi Nachman of Breslov's grave stabbed to death by local Ukrainian. Brother of victim lightly injured in incident

Cairo sources say recent arrest of senior Hamas operative privy to kidnapped Israeli soldier's location has prompted Gaza Islamist group to order he be moved immediately

Netanyahu's office asks ministers to refrain from commenting on end of West Bank settlement building freeze, Right to tone down planned celebrations. French FM says international community will not accept resumed construction

Tehran officials say Stuxnet computer virus infected 30,000 computers in Islamic Republic. Computer experts estimate worm originates from US, Israel, UK France or Germany

Yesha Council leaders convene in Gush Etzion, near plot where Coalition Chairman Zeev Elkin plans to build his home. Settlement construction freeze 'is a reality which is about to end tonight,' he says. 'Life in Judea and Samaria will return to normal

'Irene' vessel, carrying nine human rights activists and sailing under UK flag, leaves Cyprus to deliver medical equipment, toys to Strip. Passengers say will not resist if ordered to stop