When war threatens, it is not only the IDF that galvanizes it troops. It is also Israel’s hospitals, whose staff know too well the tragedies of tension and terror.

Tuesday was scheduled for an agreement between Liberman and Netanyahu on the matter, but the situation in the south changed the plans and Elkin is still waiting for a green light from his party.

The consulate handles relations with the Palestinian Authority and remains autonomous from the embassy.

No IDF soldiers were injured in the attempted attack.

Once thought a failed state, Iraq has emerged from the chaos of ISIS to hold successful elections.

"The IDF constantly works to draw operational lessons and reduce the number of casualties in the area of the Gaza Strip security fence," the army's statement said.

“Iran continued to undertake efforts to obtain goods and know-how to be used for the development of weapons of mass destruction and to optimize corresponding missile delivery systems."

21 year-old Razan al-Najar was shot in the chest on Friday.