Prime minister, national crisis response center hold meeting; area around capital's major commercial center closed off.

In a Haaretz op-ed, Burg embarks on a scolding lecture on the Jewish prayer group. But it might have been wiser to think twice before passing judgement on the behavior of those less fortunate.

Jean Asselborn noted that the French FM said that France wishes to move to the second stage of its initiative in July, beginning with working group meetings. The French are looking at convening another foreign ministers’ meeting close to the UN General Assembly in September.

Analysis of a sacrificial donkey found in the foundations of a house in ancient Gath, and of other remains, show they were born and bred in the Nile.

Bashar Masalha of the West Bank village of Hajjah stabbed Taylor Force to death and wounded eleven others before he was subdued near the promenade.

Israel says region's intense heatwave combined with Palestinian Water Authority's refusal to approve additional infrastructure had led to 'old and limited pipes being unable to transfer all the water needed.'

Military says blast went off close to makeshift tent encampment where tens of thousands of Syrian refugees are stranded; no responsibility claimed.

Compromise reached on Turkish demands regarding Gaza: Blockade won't be lifted and Turkish aid will only arrive through Ashdod port, while Israel will approve Turkish aid projects and will remove restrictions on the entry of supplies and equipment from Turkey to Gaza.