According to UK-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, 1,505 of deaths were civilians and among those 360 were children; 297 were killed by landmines and various explosive remnants

Maj. Gen. Tomer Bar who assumes top Air Force post in April, says Iranian terror proxy would be more than happy to wage a no-holds-barred war with Israel if one breaks out in the event of an Israeli attack on Iran's nuclear facilities

Speaking at IAF's flight course graduation ceremony, president says military wing's ability more vital than ever due to 'Iranian octopus' with its tentacles 'all over' Mideast; adds Iranian nuclear issue must be resolved 'with or without' deal

Staff tells passengers to wait 24 hours before boarding, despite respective flights being hours away, causing much anger and frustration; all allowed to leave after signing paper ensuring they will not return to Israel within 3 months

Corporal Ahmad Sawaed, hospitalized in critical condition after cardiac arrest during military drill 4 months ago, returns to Be'er Sheva's Soroka Medical Center to express gratitude to ICU team that saved him

As part of Alliance of Rabbis in Islamic States summit, Turkish president meets with host of Jewish leaders, telling them he is fighting anti-Semitism as ardently as he is battling Islamophobia; adds ties between Israel and Turkey will 'continue to grow'