IDF shoot Gazan man who approaches border area, refuses to halt. 'Suspect was engaged in suspicious activity along the fence' IDF says

While more than 19,5000 households still cut off from power, police, Jerusalem Municipality, Electric Corporation begin to pass buck. 'It's like the 19th century,' said man who was stranded for 72 hours

As storm rages throughout region, Ynet selects number of images presenting beautiful side of snow storm

Past year saw 27 women slain for 'family honor' reasons in Palestinian-run areas – more than twice last year's victims. 'It's standard,' says Aqqaba resident

Magazine credits Pope with capturing 'imaginations of millions' who became disillusioned with Vatican. Among finalists: Edward Snowden, Bashar Assad

Snow begins to fall in Golan as Jerusalem braces for snow storm. Meanwhile, refugee camps in Lebanon, Jordan ill-equipped for coming winter. From Beirut to Tel Aviv, rain slowly turns to snow

Secretary of state to meet with PM, other officials but Israeli officials describe visit as 'another futile attempt'. Palestinians: This is last chance to save peace talks

As hundreds protest against Prawer plan in Beersheba, Arab MKs address letter to visiting secretary of state, call plan 'ethnic cleansing'