Russia rapidly expanding base in Syria; Israeli, Russian chiefs of staff agree to create coordinating committee after Netanyahu, Putin discuss need to avoid military "misunderstandings".

A doll, a USB cable, a teddy bear, and a flip-flop with the coveted destination's name and colors ("Germany"). Photographer Christopher Furlong turned them all into a people-free, but very human album.

Ron Ben-Yishai gets an exclusive inside look at Israel's secretive intelligence collection efforts at the Syrian border, where IDF observations posts are only a few hundred meters away from armed rebels.

Officer who stopped attacker among those reprimanded for security gaps; commission finds that law enforcement did not search surrounding area and photos of Shlissel were not given to officers in the field.

For the first time, the ministry's budget will stand at over NIS 50 billion, while the department's declared priorities are in contrast with the actual allocations for much of the added funds.

Palestinian dies in explosion overnight; soldiers prevent stabbing attack; Temple Mount access limited as authorities prepare for violence on Jewish holy day.