The purpose of channel of communication is to reduce tensions in the region, in view of the transfer of Russian air defense system S-300 to Syria.
Israel fears the S-300 would hamper its ability to attack military sites in Syria that are dangerous to the Jewish State.
Opposes mandatory vaccination and wearing tags to show who rolled up sleeve.
New spiritual leader Rabbi Shalom Cohen's speech poorly received.
Lest there be any doubt, Hamas is a band of terrorists. Israel on the other hand is a sovereign nation, and, like every nation, has a natural right of self-defense.
There is nothing we can do to stop the Palestinians from choosing, time and again, violence over compromise, destruction over construction, and we should not deceive ourselves that we can.
Air Force retaliates for rocket launching towards southern Israel; no damages or injuries reported.
After rocket lands in southern Israel early Saturday, IAF retaliates with 2 strikes in southern part of strip, reportedly causing no damages or injuries.
Syrian army official denies reports there had been explosions in the Sheikh Dahar neighborhood; J'lem, Damascus remain silent.