All today's headlines

The killing of a 33-year-old cancer patient by her father, followed by his suicide, brought euthanasia back to the limelight and stirred a debate about the alternatives to the practice, which is banned by Israeli law.

The basic human right to retain a measure of control over one's own life, including its final stage, should take precedence over arguments - whether based on religious or other principles - that seek to remove that right.

Instead of threatening Abbas with expanding the settlements, Israel must take the initiative and set the agenda for the region.

Despite loosened restrictions, Gaza fishermen struggle to eke out a livelihood. Concerns abound over diminishing fish stocks and arrests by the Israeli navy.

Signs of a similar technical failure were found on another crop duster, indicating the possibility of a larger failure in aircraft maintenance and oversight.

Under the deal, Habayit Hayehudi leader Naftali Bennett will head the joint list and National Union's Uri Ariel will take the second spot.

This is the first time in Israel's history that a criminal investigation has been launched against local officials for failure to meet disabled-access requirements dictated by the Equal Rights for Persons with Disabilities Law

A report released Sunday by the Central Bureau of Statistics ahead of International Day of Persons with Disabilities, which falls on Monday, shows low employment figures.