Mothers of Naftali Frenkel, Gil-Ad Shaer thanks security forces for support and hard work, urge 'Israeli nation' to pray for safety of children.

Western Wall plaza fills with 25,000 in prayer for the safe return of kidnapped teens; Tel Aviv prayer: 'Solidarity is what makes us a nation'.

Survey by Israeli institute also finds that 40 percent would back recognition of Israel if it signed agreement with Palestinians, withdrew from territory.

Despite public statements by military officials on cancellation of reserve duty, army has yet to renounce summer call-ups for some soldiers.

Scandals in Israel's 'dirtiest' campaign ever leave Labor Party divided; Netanyahu seeking to delay Tuesday's vote.

President will join pontiff and Abbas to 'pray for peace', despite government decision to disngage from Palestinians over Fatah-Hamas reconciliation.

Cabinet votes for controversial bill allowing judge to sentence criminal murderers to life without possibility of parole.

Dozens of Hamas operatives nabbed overnight; Palestinians report one main killed in clashes with IDF; Israel examining more punitive actions against Hamas.