The conflicts in the summer of 2014 were unique in their brutality – my life changed dramatically, as did the lives of countless others in this shell-shocked country.

“As a result of the extensive activities that took place in Israel in the last two decades, we have achieved exceptional things,” Hasson said.

Surely in the second decade of the 21st century, when the world is infested with all sorts and forms of terrorists, the lessons of Entebbe are needed even more.

Jihadis online have been encouraging people to donate by citing verses from the Koran praising those that contribute financially to jihad.

The Netanyahu government is diversifying its foreign ties and building new independent capabilities, but critics warn that giving up on the US could leave Israel seriously weakened.

Mutasim Ali becomes the first Darfuri to attain such status in Israel under the 1951 Refugee Convention.

Presidential sources say Erdogan and Meshaal discussed efforts to ease disagreements among Palestinians and aid provided by Turkey.

Transport Minister Yisrael Katz plays down the dispute with Jordan, one of two Arab states with full ties with Israel.