Syrian TV says air defense systems activated in the southern part of the capital against hostile targets, claiming most of the missiles intercepted; Iran backed militias present in targeted areas

Speaking to Knesset Foreign Affairs and Defense committee, PM says Iran can no longer get away with aggression towards Israel and terror by proxies without consequence; expects IAEA to warn Tehran of high price on defiant nuclear policies

IAEA board of governors to vote on decision calling Iran to live up to its commitments but official hopes vote will be followed by UN security Council imposing sanctions on Tehran

The protest campaign initiated by the Shurat HaDin Law Center targets the Pillay Commission into alleged Israeli war crimes

Ra’am Mazen Ghanaim and Meretz Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi may find themselves outside the Knesset; moves against former coalition whip Silamn are also considered as she voted for the first time against it

Lebanon speaker of parliament said meeting in hope of averting escalation over drilling rights in the Mediterranean; State Department spokesperson says deal possible but knows of no plans for mediator to travel

Investigators commissioned by Human Rights Council say tensions between Palestinians and Israelis are underpinned by Israel's 'occupation' of Palestinian areas; Foreign Affairs Ministry calls report 'biased, tainted with hatred for State of Israel'