"It is fitting and proper that they [soldiers] be first in the order of priorities to receive the nation’s appreciation through its decisions and allocation of resources," said Zamir.

Mohamed Ilyess Akodad pleaded guilty to the attack, telling the court that he believes he deserves to be "severely punished" during his sentencing.

Last week, celebrity news site TMZ.com reported receiving an email from someone claiming to know the identities of the abductors and to have video of the "main guy" involved in her kidnapping.

One option is to establish a new base in the Negev big enough to hold the American army’s forces, or to expand one of the Negev’s air force bases and allocate an American compound there.

The findings complicate the common AI in education debate. It is not necessarily a threat to academic integrity, but only when students are trained to prompt it and use it effectively. 

The once-in-a-lifetime test screens 173 genes linked to hereditary cancers, cardiovascular conditions, metabolic diseases and other serious disorders.

“Every single booth has an oleh with a story, and they're selling their products from the small business that they opened here in Israel after their aliyah,” said Devon Conway of Nefesh B'Nefesh.