Classified document lists possible consequences of diplomatic deterioration, including tighter economic and academic boycotts, restricted security imports and loss of US support.

Abraham Mehri of Beer Sheva had boiling water poured on him repeatedly after being arrested on suspicion of carrying stolen property; 3 years later he has complained and now hopes to confront officers during trial.

Hossam Kawasmeh, the mastermind behind the kidnapping of the three yeshiva students, gets 75 years and a NIS 750,000 fine.

Istanbul Governor Vasip Sahin says woman entered police station and reported a missing wallet before detonating a bomb; leftist Revolutionary People's Liberation Party-Front took responsibility for attack.

Paris says Abbas' diplomatic offensive could harm chances for peace by antagonizing Israel; EU slams Israeli decision to withhold tax revenues from Palestinians.

Majdal Shams also experiences snow while heavy rain and strong winds batter the upper and western Galilee and the northern coastline; trees falling on power lines leave thousands in the dark.

In a rare event, Israel's Declaration of Independence was photographed in order to recreate the original appearance of the document and preserve it for future generations.

24 Jewish immigrants from France arrived in Israel less than a week after terror attack at kosher supermarket in Paris; among new olim is family of one of the four victims killed in the attack.