'The mobilization is a first sign that something worse might happen,' says Oleg, a bar owner from Moscow; around 17,000 Russians have left to Finland over the weekend

In rare event, 12 year old with PTSD from conflict permitted to visit with dad, meet Israelis; 'Unfortunately there are children in Gaza who think monsters live in Israel,' he says

Border crossings for Palestinians to reopen 'subject to a situational assessment'; exceptions to be made for humanitarian cases

Worshipers to still be allowed into Jerusalem's al-Aqsa Mosque, subject to existing restrictions; officials to reconvene to determine exact hour closure ends

Military says officials will reconvene Saturday night to decide whether to extend closure during entire holiday, following several recent deadly terror attacks

Jalama crossing has been closed since 6 Palestinian security prisoners, who have since been recaptured, escaped on September 6 from nearby Gilboa Prison

Israeli health officials have blamed Arab Israelis entering Palestinian Authority areas for sharp rise in infections; nearly 40% of active infections in Israel now in Arab sector

West Bank residents trying to cross border reportedly turned away with tear gas and smoke grenades after thousands entered last week with tacit approval from Israeli authorities

Suspects allegedly attacked, demanded cash from West Bank residents seeking to enter Israel via a southern crossing; Israel Police says if suspicions confirmed they will be booted

Tourist Roman Trofimov spends three months in a tiny converted room in the Manila departure terminal after being refused entry during coronavirus lockdown and unable to turn back