Col. Barak Hiram, who received commendation for bravery for role in Second Lebanon War, to head infantry unit; military also names new air base commanders, other senior positions

Four Gazans armed with AK-47s, RPGs, hand grenades and hunting knives killed by soldiers in attempt to scale barrier into Israel; Hamas says they 'acted independently'

Northern command presents award to parents of Staff Sgt. Ohad Klausner, who was killed in Second Lebanon War's Battle of Bint Jbeil