In a crowded south Tel Aviv basement, South Sudanese show bitterness, confusion over gov't announced deportation.

Wall remains dating from seventh, eight centuries indicate there was life at Ashdod site during time of the prophet.

In protest of the employment status of contract workers, general strike is set to begin; Yishai: Contract work is "humiliating."

The following is a list of who will participate in the general strike; Egged and Dan bus companies to run as usual.

Interior minister: Contract work is "humiliating"; Labor leader Yacimovich: Strike is embodiment of social justice.

Alleged cult leader, family members are suspected of witness intimidation and intent to commit a crime.

Anat Kamm claims MK Rotem, Knesset Speaker Rivlin deliberately postponing hearing on bill that could commute her sentence.

Hearing comes after scathing comptroller’s report taking government to task for litany of failures.

Judge rules after 41-year-old asks court to help after trying to find mother for 14 years.

Stav Shafir: government should ensure that whatever mass real estate project is built will include at least 20 percent attainable housing.

According to indictment, “Christian” Domus and Habtamri Tabfagber carried out the robbery when they attacked the complainant, stole his cellphone and wallet.

Natalie Mashiach and Hadassah Margolis, recent victims of extremist ultra- Orthodox violence and intimidation, demand gov't intervention.

Legal advisors tell Eshel as long as investigations into alleged harassment continue, he should stay off the job.

Train to link Eilat, Tel Aviv will create alternative to the Suez Canal for Asian-European cargo, reduce travel to 2 hours.

17-year-old yelled "Die, you Arab!", beat and stabbed victim after trying to run him over.

Court extends remands of parents accused of abusing 4-month-old twins; police claim to have new evidence against them.

Woman, who denies any wrong doing, failed a lie detector test last week, while she was under house arrest.

Dozens of cameras situated at accident-prone roads, junctions; some believe cameras aimed at lining gov't coffers with cash from fines.

Demonstrators place mock coffin outside Netanyahu's home in protest death of 40-year-old homeless man who froze to death.

First weekend in February sees rising temperatures and a drop in humidity after a rainy January - perfect hiking weather.