French film director Claude Lanzmann has angrily denied allegations of sexually harassing a female Israeli security guard, after he was questioned by police at Ben Gurion airport.
Following full night of negotiations, sides are wrapping up agreement to end general strike; Labor Court president approves second day of strike except at Ben Gurion airport.
Ismail Haniyeh and Mahmoud al-Zahar come out against key clause in Fatah-Hamas reconciliation deal in which Abbas would serve as both president and prime minister of future Palestinian government.
Last minute attempts by Finance Minister, and Histadrut labor federation to reach an agreement fail; trains not operating, delays at Ben Gurion airport, hospitals only dealing with emergency cases.
Israeli Prime Minister criticizes deal reached between Hamas and Fatah, according to which Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will head a unity caretaker cabinet.