State Department says thawing relationship partly due to US efforts, Israel increasing shipment of humanitarian aid to Gaza Strip

Formerly religious, 'religious-light' individuals take another step en route to mainstream social recognition within national-religious public

State newspaper claims gunmen scared refugees into Turkey, accuses world media of inflating, fabricating events

In Tehran conference, Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says 'Truth would be exposed if black box of 9/11 and Holocaust were opened'

Al-Qaeda leader thought group's name lacked religious element, feared image crisis resulting from killing of Muslims

Letter written by captive soldier's grandfather read out in rally held near abduction location. 'Netanyahu is waiting for us to hear Gilad didn't survive in order to pay smaller price,' letter states

Popular Resistance Committees spokesman says Israel failed to obtain info on captive soldier Gilad Shalit despite cooperation with foreign armies

Terror group publishes image of 'Shalit at old age' to mark five years since IDF soldier's abduction; meanwhile, French President Sarkozy sends personal letter, says Gilad's captivity must end