Shalit passes after battling leukemia for over six years; became known for his persistent fight for his son's return from captivity; funeral to be held at Mitzpe Hila on Thursday

Specially established service helping those still in conflict zone and refugees, capitalizes on providing help via large number of Russian-speakers in Israeli mental health sector

Hussein Issawi, 43, killed in apparent dispute between criminal gangs, according to reports; two more suspects arrested in killing of child on playground, bringing total to four

Four other detainees released. Police say Ammar Muhammad Hujayrat likely killed by stray gunfire from nearby construction site

Police say child apparently hit by stray gunfire from nearby construction site in Bir al-Maksur; eyewitness says he was shot in front of his mother

Association decries alleged failure to implement plan to protect healthcare workers; says no non-urgent surgeries will be held, ICU units will have reduced staff

Security guards at Rambam Medical Center detain resident of Tulkarem who raised their suspicions by reportedly saying he will be a 'martyr'

National union warns of work cessation throughout country if government does not address the issue

Head of security at Rambam Medical Center says riot police were called in to prevent a crowd of 100 people from bursting in, raising the number of similar incidents to 3 this week

Two weeks after he was shot in the head, surgeons at Rambam Hospital used 3D tech to fix the captain's face, which will soon be close to normal with the exception of some scarring