Investigation launched as resident of hostel in Beersheba dies after being brought to the hospital in critical condition

Religious hardliners are among critics of the bill, which many see as part of a pact benefiting Shas and the Chief Rabbinate

Number-crunchers reportedly caution massive price tag of plan unveiled by Netanyahu isn't justified for expected low passenger numbers on costly sections

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Young child buried Saturday at Beersheba cemetery, had arrived at Soroka Medical Center in unstable condition Thursday

Hospital lists condition of 4-year-old as unstable; incident follows several other cases of kids choking on small objects in recent days

Victims taken to Soroka Medical Center as police and rescue services assess situation, try to identify substance

With emotions high and security ramped up over far-right minister's attendance at event in southern city, family members of fallen troops yell at each other and scuffle

Coalition members heckled, one barred from attending event; scuffles break out in Beersheba, Rehovot; some walk out as Netanyahu calls for unity at main ceremony in Jerusalem

Some bereaved families call for far-right minister to steer clear of Beersheba ceremony, but he insists 'dozens' of families asked him to attend; event security to be bolstered