Security service says its tech experts determined the examined piece was part of the thermal mug that was gifted; the Chinese embassy in Israel issued a statement, vehemently denying its gifts contain listening devices

Speaking at the College of Management Academic Studies, Matanyahu Englman says civil lawsuits is an effective tool against terrorism 'the state does not use'; adds it would make terrorism 'not profitable economically'

Shin Bet said to be investigating the thermal mug that arrived at the office of Science, Technology and Space Minister Orit Farkash-Hacohen; ministries were instructed to report any additional gifts sent from Chinese or any other foreign embassy

Stibbe in International Space Station since Friday, getting used to the zero-gravity conditions; wishes Israelis a 'Happy Passover' and shares his plans for the holidays

Police say the officer began checking a person who was behaving suspiciously at a construction site on Shanin Street in Ashkelon around 5am, when the attacker pulled out a kitchen knife and stabbed him

Brookdale Institute research shows 84% of all Israelis consider prostitution a harmful and degrading social phenomenon, while 23% believe it is 'a legitimate profession'; prostitution consumers come from all walks of life and age groups

At least 13 reported injured, during morning commute at Brooklyn's Sunset Park neighborhood, 5 reportedly suffering from gunshot wounds; public warned to stay away