Far-right lawmaker confirms intention to visit flashpoint Jerusalem site, but doesn’t say when; police said set to weigh request

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

Founding member of Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades died of cancer in custody; defense minister holds assessment with security officials, makes decision based on previous cabinet ruling

Businesses shuttered, students sent home, rallies held over Nasser Abu Hmeid, who died of cancer; Israel said mulling whether to release body, fearing incitement during funeral

Mother of Palestinian who died at sea trying to reach Europe slams terror group's leaders for living luxuriously while youth make risky journey to flee hardship in Strip

Backing for two-state solution falls to just 32%, with 69% no longer believing it's possible due to settlement expansion; majority says next Israeli government will annex West Bank

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

Military says the 3 schools are attended by over 1,000 students, accuses Hamas of intentionally putting 'civilians and pupils in danger by using them as human shields'

Haniyeh says 'sword of Jerusalem' will protect holy site amid Palestinian concerns incoming police minister Ben Gvir will alter delicate status quo

Agency says Saber Abu Thabat provided interrogators with 'vast amount of information' on terror group's operations and military sites