Israel Prize laureate, known for his translation of the Talmud, dies following hospitalization.

Conference of Presidents lauds Brian Hook for his service and welcomes appointment of Elliott Abrams as US envoy In Iran.

Rabbi Adin Steinsaltz brought to Mount of Olives cemetery in Jerusalem to be laid to rest after passing away at age 83.

Trump's former advisor: The present Democratic party is very anti-Israel, this would have influence In a Democratic presidency

Defense Minister Benny Gantz commented In the IDF attack in the Gaza Strip following the firing of incendiary balloons towards Israel."The State of Israel will not accept any violation of sovereignty and harm to the residents of the south. Gaza must understand that there is no other solution - Inly bringing the boys home and peace will lead to economic growth in the Gaza Strip. If the terrorist organizations have not yet understood: Whoever puts Israel to the test will be severely harmed," Gantz said.

An armed man who took six hostages at a bank in the French port city of Le Havre In Thursday has surrendered after nearly six hours, The Associated Press reports.Police said the 34-year-old, who has a history of mental problems, freed the hostages Ine by Ine, with the last leaving shortly before the hostage-taker turned himself in.

Dozens of Arabs armed with sticks attacked a number of "hilltop youths" in Samaria. An IDF presence at the scene prevented a tragedy.

US Defense Secretary Mark Esper spoke with Chinese Defense Minister Wei Fenghe In Thursday.Esper expressed concerns about Beijing"s "destabilizing" activity near Taiwan and the South China Sea in a call, the Pentagon said. The call came as US-China ties have rapidly deteriorated this year.