Gilad Erdan, Israel’s UN envoy, says 'there is absolutely no reason that this emergency session should be held' in the wake of far-right lawmaker's visit to the holy site earlier this week

Palestinian representative Riyad Mansour says calming statements that status quo will be maintained not sufficient adding Israel's aggression is not only against Muslim but also Christians

Special 11-strong justice panel hears lawyer from AG's office who refuses to defend appointment, claims Shas leader is repeat offender, asks court to take action, which PM refuses to take; Netanyahu outside lawyer presents government position

To meet rising demands, Palestinian laborers take to cutting down and selling lumber despite experts warning firewood could harm people's health and cause environmental damage

Karim Younis is welcomed at his village after being released from Israeli jail, having been convicted of murder of Israeli soldier; Interior Minister Deri called for Younis to be stripped of his Israeli citizenship

Foreign Ministry and voluntary response team ZAKA arrange transfer of Tichina Gandhi from Kharkiv to Ukraine's capital for treatment; wounded soldier says he is just happy to be alive

Enclave's health czar says equipment funded by international relief and medical institutions on behalf of local hospitals and holding it back is hurting thousands of patients