During New York meeting, UN's Ban expresses disappointment in Israel's decision not to extend settlement moratorium, but Barak says construction not cause of stalemate in peace talks

Rabbinical Centre of Europe expresses its appreciation for 'clear message sent by European Council of Ministers that this amendment is problematic and discriminatory', but cautions there is still a long way ahead before battle is won

Defense officials urge country's representatives abroad to take increased precautions for fear of attack aimed at avenging killing of two scientists

On backdrop of Carmel fire failures, thousands attend human rights march in Tel Aviv focusing on PM Netanyahu, Ministers Barak, Yishai and Steinitz. Some 100 Im Tirtzu members hold counter protest, say 'Jews have rights too'

'Kindness was a keynote throughout your life,' Prime Minister Netanyahu says during funeral

Palestinian sources say two residents dead after old shell explodes on street in Sajaiyeh neighborhood

Investigators, sappers find cache of improved weapons in suspect's home. Police checking whether he indented to sell arms or use them.

Activists gather outside Red Cross offices in world's main cities in protest of violation of kidnapped soldier's human rights. 'We call on the free world to end Gilad's ongoing suffering,' says Noam Shalit