Prime Minister told ministers human suffering will increase unless change achieved in Russia - Ukraine war, says despite low chance of success will continue to offer his help; Israel prepares to absorb growing number of Jews, he says

F-35s intercept Iranian aircraft far from Israeli territory in coordination with neighboring countries; defense sources estimate this was an attempt by the Iranians to smuggle weapons into Gaza

A 19-year old resident of East Jerusalem stabbed one of the officers, while the other was wounded by gunfire directed at the assailant, who was pronounced dead on the scene ; this is the third stabbing in the Jerusalem area in less than a week

PM lands in Israel and is expected to convene his cabinet later in the day; Bennett's visit to the Kremlin appears to be latest attempt at mediation between Moscow and Kyiv; visit said to have been made in coordination with U.S. and Ukraine

Prime Ministers' trip follows requests by Germany, France and Ukraine for Israel to step in as mediator; Ukraine spokesperson says talks yield no result, hopes for Zelensky Putin meeting

Ynet reporter sees civilians and security forces attempt to fortify the capital with sandbags, metal barricades; 'Kyiv can be destroyed, but Kyiv will never be taken' one soldier on guard tells him

U.N. refugee agency estimates the number of refugees could swell to 4 million by July; WHO says there are some 750 civilians casualties across Ukraine, of whom 249 have been killed and 553 injured as of Thursday

Ynet reporter sees civilians and security forces attempt to fortify the capital with sandbags and metal barricades as they prepare for siege; 'Kyiv can be destroyed, but Kyiv will never be taken,' one soldier says