Likudnik says he has best chance to be next prime minister.

Defense Minister Avigdor Liberman reportedly voiced opposition because such an operation would have to be coordinated with the Turks.

The carnage is a major “success” for Islamic State, which has in recent months morphed its insurgency against security forces in Sinai into a campaign against Christians.

Assad has responded with characteristic defiance, vowing to accelerate efforts to wipe out rebels he calls terrorists.

Israel will not allow its citizens to enter Egypt through the crossing, however Israeli citizens will be permitted to return to the country via the Taba crossing.

Rocket alert sirens sound in the Eshkol regional council.

Le Pen, who leads the far-Right National Front party, is in a close race to succeed current Socialist French President Francois Hollande.

As Jews we have no choice but to have compassion for those suffering throughout the region.