Politicians from all sides of political spectrum in rare unity over sadness at the loss of a man they describe as an honest social advocate, a worthy adversary and a beloved friend

Earlier quake occurs less than a week ago off the coast of Cyprus; no damage or injuries reported in Israel; Homefront command publishes recommended steps to be taken in case of earthquake

President wishes Palestinian leader a good upcoming Eid al-Fitr, speaks to Emirati and Bahraini leaders in first top-level talks since beginning of unrest on Jerusalem's Temple Mount

Bennett says Yahya Sinwar's remarks are a clear sign that Hamas does not like this government, alluding to its preference for Netanyahu; Ra'am's Abbas in response to accusations says his party owes Sinwar nothing and is committed only to Arabs in Israel

Family members say the woman and her caregiver were still afraid after their harrowing experience; police say bullets likely meant for family of local gang leader as part of criminal gangs' dispute

Head of civil-society group blacklisted by Israel for alleged terror ties declined exit from West Bank, calls travel ban 'an attempt to silence the Palestinian voice'

Man arouses suspicion of border officials citing a somewhat masculine body language; during interrogation, man says had no malicious intent but was hoping to avoid his visit being recorded at the border

Israel has a population of 9,506,000 and is expected to reach 10 million within by the country's 77 birthday in three years; 191,000 Israeli babies born in the past year and 55,000 citizens died,