Blind, colorless arthropods make their home in Ayalon Cave in central Israel, thriving in dark, oxygen-free environment, fed by sulfurous water rising from deep in the earth

Victim identified as Ephraim Arnon; 'It only took a few seconds,' wife says

Opponents say new emissions permit will see Nesher factory near Ramle in central Israel discharge even greater amounts of harmful mercury and other chemicals into air

Opponents urge Environment Ministry to reject Nesher factory's bid to use more dangerous waste and metals in fuel, raw materials

27-year-old has a criminal record and was under house arrest; blast occurs near playground, but no others injured

Crime figure slain in Nesher car explosion said to have survived an attempt on his life several weeks ago