"A false impression exists that we take the needs of Palestinians into account before the needs of the State of Israel," he said.

“Israel did use disproportionate force in Gaza,” said one college student. “I think that there ought to be more room in the American Jewish community for dissenting voices on Israel.”

There were no immediate projections in the Democratic race as polls closed at 9 p.m.

Israeli envoy Danon repeats call for direct negotiations with the Palestinian Authority.

‘I feel unsafe the whole time... but there’s no alternative,’ says passenger.

“The situation on the ground has become dire, the challenge to the Jewish communities has become nothing less than existential.”

Palestinians tried to disrupt the demolition by throwing rocks, petrol bombs and IEDs at the forces, resulting in two soldiers being lightly wounded.

Veteran diamond dealer suspected of stealing gems valued at $60-65 million; alleged theft could cause the bankruptcy of up to a dozen diamond companies.