Student activists distribute Hamas propaganda during library takeover, the latest in a series of escalating disruptions at the Columbia-affiliated campus

In interview to be aired Friday, freed hostage soldier describes 'evil and hatred in eyes' of Hamas captors, who she remembers thinking 'would slaughter us, shoot us one by one'

Sartaba/Alexandrium was built by the Hasmoneans and expanded by Herod. A team of archaeologists has launched a first excavation in 40 years to probe the final days of the fortress

Hitting back, Foreign Ministry says Hamas is using supplies to rebuild and that 'the only humanitarian suffering in Gaza is that of the Israeli hostages'

Former minister Izhar Shay, who worked to bridge gaps on government's judicial overhaul plan, urges leaders to focus on unity; calls for end to attacks on attorney general

Israeli actress also emphasizes her strong Jewish identity while accepting International Leadership Award at ADL conference

Alexander Darchiev, 64, said to have green light from Washington, where he served 2 spells in embassy; he's known in recent years for strong public denunciations of United States, West

According to a study by the ITIM nonprofit, one in five Israelis also report their connection to Judaism was negatively impacted by the experience