Amos Harel

Syrian government has a clear interest in exaggerating the number of casualties from Sunday's clashes in order to overshadow Assad's massacre of anti-government protesters.

Syria TV reports 20 killed, 325 wounded by IDF fire after protesters commemorating 44 years since the Six-Day War attempt to cut through barbed wire on Syrian side of the border.

Four mines reportedly exploded near Syrian town of Quneitra, injuring many of the hundreds of protesters who gathered on Israeli border to mark 44 years since beginning of 1967 Six-Day War.

Syria-Israel frontier expected to be site of demonstrations marking the anniversary of the Naksa, the Arab defeat in the 1967 Six-Day War, with protesters attempting to recreate the clashes of last month's Nakba Day.

The Palestinians are gearing up for more protests in the wake of their Nakba Day successes. Meanwhile, Israel is scurrying to prepare its military and diplomatic moves.

Egyptian media reports of a breakthrough in negotiations to bring Gilad Shalit home were based on claims by Egypt ex-ambassador to Israel; Hamas, Egypt and Israel officials denied his assertions.

Senior source says downfall could take months, but regime will not re-stabilize as Assad has lost legitimacy in eyes of Syrian people; death toll in demonstrations higher than 1,200, say human rights groups.

Egyptian media reports of a breakthrough in negotiations to bring Gilad Shalit home were based on claims by Egypt ex-ambassador to Israel; Hamas, Egypt and Israel officials denied his assertions.

Home Front Defense Minister says most of the militants involved in the soldier's capture from Gaza five years ago 'are no longer with us.'

More than 200 worshippers entered Nablus without authorization after they could not find seats on buses organized by the army.

While Israel says it prefers a diplomatic move to thwart the flotilla, Netanyahu has indicated that, if necessary, force would be used against anyone who tries to disobey the navy orders.

Move heralds closer ties between Hamas and Egypt; Israel objects to gesture but does not see it causing major security damage.

The opening of the crossing is part of a package of benefits that the new regime in Cairo offered Hamas in exchange for its agreement to reach a reconciliation with Fatah.

Orna Barbivay, currently chief of staff of the Personnel Directorate; will replace Maj. Gen. Avi Zamir as head the General Staff's Personnel Directorate.

Brigadier General Orna Barbivay promoted and nominated head of IDF personnel department in new round of changes within IDF general staff.

West Bank violence may erupt due to anger over a gap between UN resolutions and achievements, but it is not a foregone conclusion.

PM leaves for Washington in shadow of two diplomatic crises – one with the United States that revolves around Netanyahu's former national security adviser Uzi Arad, the other with Russia.

Professor Michael Walzer discusses if and when terrorists should be assassinated.

According to Channel 10 report, Arad agreed to step down in exchange for not being charged with leaking sensitive information.

Uzi Arad, who was previously thought to have resigned, was fired from his post as national security adviser after he was found to have inadvertently leaked confidential security information.

Nakba Day events may be dress rehearsal for what may happen in September in response to a unilateral declaration of a Palestinian state.

Palestinian security forces aim to contain the demonstrations within the Palestinian cities, rather than allowing them to create any friction with the IDF.

Committee established after Harpaz affair presents critical report to the ministry’s senior staff, detailing the flaws that were uncovered.

Lt. Col. ‏(res.‏) Boaz Harpaz admitted to fabricating a document relating to the process for choosing the IDF chief of staff; prosecution is leaning toward indicting him for forgery.

Top PA officials have evinced irony about the wide-scale preparations now undertaken by the IDF in advance of the days of protest, which will begin on Friday.