Participants deny gambling involved and say they're determined to maintain tradition, despite efforts by police to shut it down over claim some gatherings held too close to road

East Jerusalem man, 22, located bound and beaten, after being held as part of apparent ransom plot, authorities say; 5 arrested

Initial agreement with Israel Land Authority will see Iron Dome maker leave central area to make way for some 900 new apartments, offices, commercial complex, and public space

State says court was too swayed by attacker's ostensible rehabilitation, will seek harsher punishment; victim's father praises move, says such crimes must meet 'full force of law'

Tourism Ministry issues tenders for ambitious building project near Beersheba that city officials say will deliver a tourist boost and jobs to the country's south

Victim's father angry at leniency of sentencing for attack that shocked nation last year, says family only agreed to plea deal to keep girl from having to testify in court

Military lookout units to turn their attention from Egyptian border to nearby Israeli towns, where residents say police are unable to provide security

Between two mosques in Rahat, archaeologists uncover an opulent mansion with a finished basement that likely belonged to a wealthy landowner in the early Islamic Period

Even as sirens blared, there’s been no rush to shelters at new rehab center placed 40km from Strip, since all beds and staff are placed in a vast reinforced area

'What do we do?' Israeli guests ask after encountering the wild animal