Netanyahu's office says counterpart invited Israeli premier to visit Addis Ababa; Blue and White's Gantz says he hopes Ethiopian leader will inspire others around the world

Committee also praises the 'important reforms' by the African leader, which include freeing prisoners, calling for fair elections, and forming a gender-balanced cabinet

Visiting Jerusalem, Abiy Ahmed offered 'innovative projects' to bring Eritrean asylum seekers back 'under wonderful conditions,' PM says in little-noticed election clip

Suspect, who reportedly suffers from mental health issues, told his mother he was going to enter the Strip, police say

Ahead of event marking anniversary of Avera Avraham Mengistu crossing into Hamas-controlled territory, parent Agarnesh laments she no longer believes in prime minister's efforts

Premeir introduces visiting counterpart, Abiy Ahmed, to mother of Avera Mengistu, an Israeli of Ethiopian origin who has been in Hamas captivity for five years

Netanyahu thanks his Ethiopian counterpart for efforts to help rescuers, says body of Shimon Reem to be returned to Israel, search to continue to find Avraham Matsliah

Internet in country cut amid reports of gunfire in capital overnight and unrest elsewhere in country, as government says it put down rebellion in Amhara state

Condition of top general unknown and internet in country cut amid reports of gunfire in capital overnight and unrest elsewhere in country

Relative of one of the two Israelis killed in the crash says impact site left in disarray, with belongings and remains scattered on the ground, exposed to the elements