Turkish president calls for alliance of Islamic countries to counter what he describes as 'growing threat of expansionism' from Israel; 'The only step that will stop Israeli arrogance'

Rahm Emanuel, son of an Irgun fighter, has been a top advisor to Obama and mayor of Chicago; now, as US ambassador to Japan, he’s advocating for Israel; he discusses boycotting Nagasaki's mayor for snubbing Israel and meeting freed hostage Noa Argamani

Sirens blared as early as 6 AM as multiple communities in Upper and Western Galilee were under Hezbollah fire, likely a retaliation for Israeli Air Force strikes in southern Lebanon the previous night; In Gaza, Israeli forces struck a school-turned-terrorist hub in northern Gaza, and several fatalities were reported in an attack on Nuseirat refugee camp

A few months before he fell in Kissufim, Staff Sergeant Regev Amar shared his fears of an impending war with his close family; 'When I die in battle, commemorate me with deeds, not monuments', he said, so his family established a pre-military academy in his memory

A high-tech professional endured a stroke following a long business trip; The National Insurance Institute identified incident as work-related, enabling the pursuit of disability benefits for rehabilitation 

Following speeches from former hostages, demonstrators took to the streets, with some, along with the families of hostages, lighting bonfires