French President Francois Hollande to visit Israel, meet with PM, president; visit to include attempt at deepening financial, diplomatic ties between countries

Delegations sets up field hospital, tends to 370 patients, 150 of whom children on first day. Teams include medical, maintenance personnel

Hundreds dead in tribal killing in Darfur; Tribal violence and rebel-government battles displaced at least 460,000 in Darfur this year, UN says

Kerry meets Netanyahu, Abbas as news breaks that peace talks collapsed Wednesday. PM says Palestinians are making 'artificial crises' in talks, Kerry adds 'vital' aid to Palestinian economy

11-year-old girl was walking outside in Pardes Hanna when man from Baqa al-Gharbiyye dragged her into abandoned building, assaulted her. Two-years later using DNA evidence found at scene, suspect was arrested. Parents: We're scared to death

US secretary of state meets PA President Abbas, PM Netanyahu in Bethlehem, says Israel must limit settlement building for negotiations to work, stresses 'US considers settlements as illegitimate'

Samples taken in 2012, analyzed by Swiss institution, indicate Yasser Arafat was poisoned to death; researchers find lethal levels of polonium-210 in Palestinian leader's body. Israel denies involvement

Hamas weakened due to regional circumstances; IDF proudly showcases Pillar of Defense achievements: 2013 sees fewer rockets on Israeli territory, loss of capacity in terror organization