During tour of northern border communities, Matanyahu Englman also cites severe strains on civilian security teams as central problem

Initial probe finds faults in operation that led to deaths of two firefighters, as well as the 20-year-old they were trying to save, after he fell into a shaft in Deir al-Asad

Dekel Marciano, 33, suffered serious injuries during attempted rescue operation in Deir al-Asad, which also claimed another responder and Palestinian laborer who fell into hole

Recently revamped building in northern city of Ma'alot-Tarshiha had religious items smashed, equipment broken over Christmas period; Maronite leader says 'everything is destroyed'

Businesses, car damaged by flames in Ma'alot-Tarshiha; Saturday sees over 200 blazes across country amid dry weather

Family, friends defend Asher Basson, who allegedly drove dangerously ahead of deadly collision and reportedly had dozens of driving convictions in his 55 years on the road

Reuven Ben-Eli arrives at funeral for Moran, 35, Dekel, 15, Liam, 11, and Annael, 5, in ambulance after being seriously injured in crash with bus

Youth group counselor says Asher Basson was annoyed by the noise and would accelerate or slow down suddenly; driver, who has dozens of prior convictions, was one of 5 fatalities

Funerals of Moran Ben-Eli and her 3 kids to be held Thursday as father remains in ICU; bus driver Asher Basson remembered as 'a hard-working and loving father and grandfather'

Karim Riada pronounced dead after being taken to hospital with critical head and spine injuries; was apparently doing pull-ups at time of incident