With 20,000 Israelis expected in Hebron for Shabbat Chayei Sarah, security forces are preparing for possible terror attacks and clashes, with drills simulating simultaneous emergencies.
While Boy George dominated headlines, Radiohead guitarist Jonny Greenwood quietly returned to Israel for a sold-out Jerusalem concert that spoke louder than politics.
It also called for an examination of who participated in the decision, whether the Defense Ministry and Finance Ministry were consulted, and what assessments informed the move.
The demolition followed an operation at the site around three weeks ago, during which police apprehended 155 Palestinians from the West Bank.
The bomb threat is the latest in a wave of at least 27 European passenger planes that were forced to land following a series of threats.
The bomb threat is the latest in a wave of at least 27 European passenger planes that were forced to land following a series of threats.
The alleged incident follows an IDF raid on an illegal West Bank outpost on Wednesday.
The protest is one of many demonstrations by ultra-Orthodox individuals in recent months protesting projects to expand light rail routes in Jerusalem.
Herzog's comments reflect a broader emphasis throughout his presidency on strengthening ties between Israel and Jewish communities abroad.
Senior defense officials from the three countries agreed in Athens to create a trilateral working group for their defense industries and to boost cooperation on maritime security.
Several NGOs said the community is over a kilometer from Ma'ale Adumim, arguing that the distance undermines the government's claim that the demolition was necessary for development plans.
