Reports of proposed US peace plan prompt various responses by Palestinian leaders. While Fatah official Nabil Shaath says right of return will not be yielded, PA spokesman disappointed Obama himself has not endorsed plan officially

Raanana religious leaders, public figures sign letter against desecration of local shul. 'Torah condemns any act of violence,' they say

In first ever letter to US president, imprisoned spy Jonathan Pollard appeals to Obama: 'With principled support of senior American officials, I implore you to act to commute more than 25 years that I have already served in prison to time served'. So far, no response from White House

Three United Nations workers sustain light to moderate wounds in Palestinian attack. Palestinians claim IDF fired tank shell

Decision to suspend law offering compensation to people who had private property seized during Nazi, communist eras weighs heavily on relations between Polish government, Jewish groups

President urges Netanyahu to stop wasting time amid reports of formulating US peace initiative. 'Instead of others presenting plans, Israel should present its own,' he says

'Great Friday' demonstrations see security forces using live ammunition, tear gas against activists in cities across country. 'People want the downfall of the regime,' protestors chant

Egypt's state prosecutor renews detention of ousted leader amid probe into deadly crackdown on protesters and corruption, MENA news agency says