Competitors on the show, who are normally cut off from outside news, were informed of the ongoing escalation with Gaza after a rocket was intercepted near the 'Big Brother' house

Two contestants on Israel's 'Big Brother' were chastised for giving a Nazi salute but allowed to remain in the game, despite similar behavior resulting in evictions overseas

Lev Leviev's daughter Ruthy paid some NIS 150,000 to get secular female social media stars to promote Jewish purity rules, celebrity news journalist Guy Pines reports

Zvi Portal is suspected of threatening post office worker with gun, making off with thousands of shekels

Eighties pop star joins forces with Asaf Goren, writing 'Rainbow in the Dark'

In episode to air later this week, cast members made aware of situation outside Jerusalem area villa and given encouraging messages from their families