Egypt has apparently tabled a long-term plan for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas with the current 72-hour truce set to expire at midnight.

European Union Foreign Ministers will meet on Friday in Brussels to discuss the growing crisis in Iraq but also the situation in Ukraine.

Netanyahu, Obama discuss cease-fire efforts; Hamas leader Haniyeh urges Palestinian delegates not to ''succumb to blackmail'' in cease-fire talks, says no permanent truce unless Gaza ''siege lifted.''

Deputy Jerusalem District police commander says Jews will be allowed to visit the Temple Mount in upcoming months, but there are public safety considerations.

PM says United Nations commission probing Gaza op has ''nothing to look for'' in Israel.

The Foreign Press Association (FPA) has released a statement condemning censorship by Hamas in the Gaza Strip in attempts to ensure that reports put the terrorist organization in positive light over the course of Operation Protective Edge.

A controversial British MP has declared his Bradford constituency an ''Israel-free zone'', in comments that are bound to invite further allegations of racism.A controversial British MP has declared his Bradford constituency an ''Israel-free zone'', in comments that are bound to invite further allegations of racism.

“As long as Hamas controls Gaza, and is popular in Judea and Samaria, a diplomatic process is simply impossible,” FM says.

PM also faces criticism from right-wing MKs inside Likud ahead of a potential agreement with Hamas to formally end the standoff.

EU ambassadors in Brussels will meet on Tuesday over the deepening crisis in Iraq.