Yisrael Beytenu's Eli Avidar asserts state of democracy 'as bad as it was' under Netanyahu, suggests coalition members should veto PM's bills if he doesn't support theirs

16 firefighting teams aided by planes battle blazes near Jerusalem; none hurt

16 firefighter teams and 6 aircraft battle blaze next to Tzur Hadassah; cause not immediately known

Society for the Protection of Nature in Israel's goals for coming years include protecting disappearing eco-corridors so wildlife can continue to roam despite development