As celebrations over Mubarak's downfall continue all weekend, military conveys stability, masses promise to monitor transfer to real freedom, and Obama pledges assistance. Israel welcomes commitment to peace treaty, while waiting for developments

In response to concerned traveler who feels he can't concentrate on prayers at airport, Rabbi Efrati says 'best option' is to go to Muslim house of prayer

IDF denies reports it plans to take down Hawara, Beit Fourik checkpoint in Nablus area, says forces simply being redeployed. Settlers: Reckless move by defense minister

Israeli ambassador to Britain to be replaced in London by National Security Advisor Uzi Arad, who is said to be responsible for tensions in PM's Office

Senior religious figures refuse to sign petition supporting Kiryat Arba rabbi, instead insist he undergo investigation in 'King's Torah' affair as he is a civil servant

Two days after president's resignation, soldiers form lines around protesters still in Cairo square as traffic starts flowing for first time in more than two weeks. Protesters chant 'peacefully, peacefully', some resisting troops by pushing and shoving

Day before Lieutenant-General Ashkenazi leaves office, government votes in favor of Major-General Benny Gantz as army's 20th chief of staff. PM Netanyahu says 'appointment will stabilize IDF at a time of deep turmoil in our region,' welcomes Egyptian military's commitment to peace treaty

Suspects apprehended for stealing million euros worth of Judaica artifacts from Italian synagogue. Charges include fraud, money laundering, smuggling