President will be feted in US capital, a sharp contrast with continued White House criticism of government over settlements, judicial overhaul

Prosecutors say Kfar Saba resident, 26, demanded PM secure release of body of Hadar Goldin, the suspect's youth group counselor; suspect says he 'escaped' mental health institution

Relatives meet with UN human rights chief Volker Turk, and vice-president of the International Committee of the Red Cross Gilles Carbonnier

Demonstrators turn backs on Netanyahu at pilot graduation ceremony, block Tel Aviv highway as government presses ahead with unilateral changes to justice system

Matanyahu Englman says PMO never detailed post's responsibilities, has only 'minimal' information about work done; captive's relative says meeting had been 'void of content'

In Vatican meeting with relatives of captives and slain soldiers whose bodies remain in Gaza, pontiff says he will liaise with governments and Muslim religious leaders

Terror group says window for return of slain soldiers' bodies is closing as it issues various threats against the Jewish state

Activists campaigning for return of remains of Hadar Goldin and others stop convoy bringing workers into the country, demand pressure on Hamas

Hundreds joined bereaved family in protest over inaction in returning bodies of soldiers, civilians held by Hamas; Hadar Goldin's mother: Former PMs were too scared to act

Military stays on alert after arrest of West Bank terror chief, deploying 100 reservists, 3 conscript companies near Strip; air defenses ready for possible rocket fire