Guido Westerwelle meets with Netanyahu, Peres in J'lem; expresses support for US initiative to restart peace process, stresses it is important not just to talk, but also act; Peres: There should be no compromise on Iran.

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will visit Israel next week where he will be received by Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu.

Guido Westerwelle meets with Netanyahu in Jerusalem; leaders do not publicly discuss Israeli frustration at German bid for UN Security Council seat, which weakens Israel's chances at position.

MEPs to debate Syrian refugee crisis at plenary session as foreign affairs committee head insists the EU has ‘critically important and morally important’ role to play

''I hope that my visit can contribute to the process [of establishing a Palestinian state],'' Erdogan tells Obama

Crossing closed to protest kidnapping in Sinai.

In a clear warning to Syria to stop the transfer of advanced weapons to Hezbollah, the New York Times quoted a senior Israeli official as saying that Israel will continue to take military action to prevent this transfer.

The number represents a marked increase from the original number of 82,000 dead that was released earlier this week.

Lapid: Deri lied about cancelation of haredi education cuts; budget approved 21-1, Peretz single vote not in favor.

Two Jewish organizations joined the Interfaith Alliance in calling on the U.S. Senate to include a ban on religious profiling in its immigration reform bill.