At the Table: Prof. Yisrael (Robert) Aumann, who won the Nobel Prize for work on conflict, cooperation through game-theory, said Israel should establish military presence in Gaza.

Matisyahu's comeback at Jerusalem's Zappa Club drew a diverse crowd. Despite tour cancellations, his performance celebrated Jewish heritage, evoking emotion and leaving fans uplifted.

The pro-Palestinian organizations alleged that the police had used unnecessary force against protesters.

At a protest, one demonstrator lay in front of a water cannon, preventing it from advancing for thirty minutes. He was arrested and was handed over for questioning.

Severe clashes broke out between the protesters and the police after they marched from the Knesset to the president's house and from there to the prime minister's residence.

The statement from Fatah came as the Palestinian Authority has asked the United Nations Security Council to vote this month to make it a full UN member.

The minister said Israel was preparing for various scenarios and threats against near and distant enemies. 

An alleged Israeli airstrike on the Iranian consulate building in Damascus Monday night resulted in the killing of a number of Iranian Revolutionary Guard and Quds Force generals.