Police chief says data indicate 61% of the public said it trust police, 42% of criminal offenses are reported to police; regarding allegations that police covertly wiretapped lawyer says 'police has no authority to wiretap without warrant'

Bedouins from village of Bir Hadaj hurl stones at cars of Retamim residents in response to State's destruction of illegal Bedouin structures; Retamim representatives say police unhelpful, locals pay price for 'State's conduct'

Violent police raid on Beirut LGBT club inspires controversy. Transgender arrested claims was beaten, stripped, photographed by police. Lebanon's gay community nonetheless registers significant gains, even with Hezbollah paper

Protesters rally in front of finance minister's Tel Aviv residence, cry out against expected cuts, tax hikes

Top official says Israel has agreed to freeze or slow down pace of settlement construction to entice Palestinians to return to negotiation table

At least 20 members of Shiite group fighting alongside Syrian troops killed in battles in Qusair. Meanwhile, IDF post observes firing directed at Israel from Syrian side of border

Police claim dozens set fire to trash bins, hurled stones in protest of haredi soldiers crossing ultra-Orthodox neighborhood. No injuries reported

Man serving multiple life sentences for murder of seven Palestinians marries M., woman who allowed self-proclaimed rabbi Elior Chen to viciously abuse her children