Knife-wielding would-be assailant charges at IDF soldiers near Silwad and tries to snatch weapon before getting shot, later succumbs to injuries in the hospital

Amir Shevet says his team members fired with no warning before he too gets axe; now taking company to court

Israel Democracy Institute says only 42% of Israelis put their faith in the Supreme Court, but majority opposes weakening judicial system; IDF and president are only entities which do not see reduction in public trust

A rise of 9,000% in recent days brings institute to call out politicians and leaders, responsible for inciteful rhetoric in already fractured Israeli society

The JCC Chabad sets out to rescue 400 Jewish senior citizens who may not make it through the winter without heat or food - "now I am no longer scared to die of hunger, cold, or missiles,' one woman says

Military says grenade was stored in one of soldier's bag against orders and likely detonated after being hit or moved unintentionally

Witnesses say plane lowered altitude rapidly and burst into flames before crashing into a hillside and falling into a deep gorge

President says ongoing simmering tensions threatening both Israel and Jewish communities across the world, making him 'deeply' worried for the future