58 years after his death, new book 'Globetrotter: How Abe Saperstein Shook Up the World of Sports' looks at proudly Jewish executive's innovations that boosted game's popularity

Herzog tells top US diplomat that Israel's top priority is freeing the remaining captives; State Department says it'll 'redouble' push to end war now that 'chief obstacle' removed

French president insists he didn't tell cabinet meeting that Israel was created by UN, stresses France supports the Jewish state after his comments drew angry rebuke from Netanyahu

Israeli forces determined several weeks ago that the Hamas chief had been in underground room near where the slain Israelis were found in late August

Netanyahu tells terror operatives that those who hand over hostages will be allowed to live; far-right lawmakers say now not the time to let up on military pressure for captives

Slain troops were members of Golani Brigade's reconnaissance unit; IDF spokesman says terror operatives captured during same battle; Hezbollah declares new 'escalatory phase'

Netanyahu says Hamas leader's demise is 'the beginning of the end' in Gaza, but it's unclear who will now call the shots in hostage talks and whether a diplomatic push could work

Netanyahu says in English that ‘war can end tomorrow’ if Hamas lays down arms, returns hostages * Iran’s mission to UN: ‘Spirit of resistance will be strengthened’ by Sinwar's death