Kohavi says there is a chance for a long-term ceasefire in Gaza, but threatens that the military won't hesitate to use its full force in the Strip's urban centers if necessary

Many of the women are barred by cultural norms from leaving their village; their work is an opportunity to leave the house, 'showcase their abilities'

Army says investigation into raid during Operation Black Belt showed that home in Dir al-Balah had been used by Islamic Jihad for terror activity

Doha says $100 bills will be distributed to 75,000 families; Qatar's envoy says payouts to continue through March and likely afterward

Military reduced the permitted area to 10 nautical miles last week after rocket and mortar fire from the coastal enclave

Church leaders say normally straightforward process of getting travel rights to visit Christian holy sites in Jerusalem and the West Bank has become very difficult

Unidentified man's condition unknown after Israeli troops shot him in the leg then rushed him to nearby hospital

PA official says 55 Christian Palestinians from the coastal enclave have so far received permits to travel to Jerusalem and the West Bank during Christmas

After military liaison only permits travel abroad, church heads say Christians in Strip have 'the right... to celebrate the birth of Jesus the messiah in the place of his birth'

PM, defense ministers, IDF chiefs, low-level soldiers could all face prosecution if probe launched; minister: Netanyahu should give PA ultimatum -- pull ICC appeal or be torn down