Israeli leaders wish Palestinian Authority president a happy Eid al-Adha, stressing need for cooperation and calm; calls come after Abbas meets Gantz in Ramallah this week

President tells Turkish leader that he hopes 'for the further strengthening and promotion of their nations’ relationship' after a series of measures boosting renewed relations

COGAT says 500 West Bank residents will be able to fly out of Ben Gurion airport, 400 Gazans to be allowed to visit Jerusalem during Eid al-Adha

Statement from supreme leader's office does not elaborate on identity of the 2,825 convicts who were either pardoned or had their sentences commuted to mark religious holidays

Reports say Abu Dhabi surprised to hear that agreement to pipe Gulf oil through Israel could be in jeopardy, sparking tension between Abu Dhabi and Jerusalem

Prime minister calls de facto ruler Mohammed Bin Zayed al Nahyan to wish him well on Muslim holiday of Eid al-Adha, leaders agree to meet in the future

For years, President Rivlin was the only top official to hold conversations with PA leader, but the new government appears to be changing tack

Despite anger over Jewish visits to the Temple Mount on Tisha B'Av, prayers take place peacefully; Bennett conveys his blessings to Israel's Muslim and Druze populations

No injuries reported as 3 projectiles strike Kabul; no group takes responsibility for attack on city, the first since Taliban began offensive amid foreign troop withdrawal

Defense minister wishes Mahmoud Abbas happy Eid al-Adha, as does President Herzog