Israeli hikers claimed two Palestinians opened fire at them north of Ramallah, say they fired back, killing one of the shooters. IDF investigating incident. Palestinians: Man was a hunter

Jerusalem District Court grant's attorney general's request to take deposition from American businessman in investigation against prime minister. State prosecutor tells court Talansky expressed concern PM might send someone to hurt him

'Iran is responsible for what is happening in Lebanon,' coalition member tells Al-Arabiya TV. Peres: We knew Hizbullah would lead Lebanon to brink of civil war

Gunmen loyal to Nasrallah take control of Muslim part of Lebanese capital, seize outlets owned by governing coalition leader Hariri; Lebanese troops begin taking up positions in some Sunni neighborhoods. Saudi Arabia, calls for emergency meeting of Arab foreign ministers over crisis

'A state like Israel, with an existential threat, needs a full-time prime minister,' rightist MK Eldad says following PM's announcement that he will remain in office unless indicted. Jerusalem pub manager: He should be a gentleman and go home

Attorney says leaders of California's Jewish community behind governor's decision to allow prisoners to serve remainder of their sentences in Israel

Following lack of government response to Shochat Report about higher education in Israel, Prof. Yaari wonders about future of Israeli academics. 'Lack of budget for research, lecturers points to rapid decline,' he says

Tehran warns Britain not to demand it suspend enrichment activity in exchange for incentives as leading world powers gather to agree on new offer

Lebanon's Druze leader calls for expulsion of Tehran ambassador, demands cessation of Iranian flights to Beirut

Computer maverick Eran Egozy voted among Time's 100 most influential artists and entertainers for 2008. Along with partner Alex Rigopulos, Egozy invented popular video games 'Guitar Hero' and 'Rock Band'