Zvi Shalit, Gilad's grandfather, says premier putting up a pretense of activity while doing nothing to free his grandson; PM's Office in response: Netanyahu is responsible for the safety of all of Israel's citizens.
Speaking at Shalit family's protest tent hours before Passover, President says every generation needs to tell the story of the Exodus from Egypt, adding that this generation's goal was to secure Gilad's release.
Premier's comments came as a lifted gag order revealed security forces have arrested two Palestinian teens for allegedly carrying out murder of five family members in settlement of Itamar.
The activist's abductors released a video showing a bruised and blindfolded Vittorio Arrigoni, threatening to execute him within 30 hours if their demands were not met; Kidnappers deny rumors saying they killed him following the video's release.
Two teenage Palestinians from the village of Awarta admitted to carrying out the brutal murder last month of five members of the Fogel family, who lived in the nearby settlement of Itamar.
Two suspects have reportedly been arrested in the alleged kidnapping and subsequent murder of Vittorio Arrigoni, an activist in the International Solidarity Movement; Arrigoni was hanged in an Islamist militant's home.
US to give 205 million dollars towards developing, equipping missile defense system as part of annual budget; defense minister: This is a significant strengthening of Israel's defense capabilities.
Following nearly a week of quiet along Gaza border, Palestinians fire 2 rockets south of coastal city; no injuries reported, no damage caused; residents report hearing warning sirens then explosions.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said hursday he would use a rare speech to a joint session of the US Congress in May to spell out his plan for forging a lasting peace with the Palestinians.
Lieberman tells party he will prove his innocence, indicates he has no intention of resigning; the FM will reportedly study the indictment with his lawyers in the coming days and then ask for a hearing.
