More than 200,000 people expected to stop receiving benefits after sweeping changes to the program voted into law

Demonstrations have diminished over the past two days, but Ramallah said to be worried about resurgence; Israel has previously approved the transfer of riot control means to the PA

At economic conference, Avigdor Liberman says he aims to pass a 14-month budget by November, though it will be 'very hard' in light of narrow coalition

Finance minister says move meant to address the large number of unfilled positions; certain benefits will still remain in place

Toldos Aharon officials reportedly suspected of negligent homicide over event where 45 people were crushed to death; cabinet has okayed state commission of inquiry

Substantive decisions made on the key issues of a Meron commission of inquiry and power-sharing bylaws highlight the difference between the new coalition and those of Netanyahu

Israeli official says ground-based system, capable of intercepting rockets, mortar shells and UAVs, is expected to be in use by end of 2024

Government will allocate NIS 6 million to commission of inquiry expected to investigate behavior of former ministers Amir Ohana, Aryeh Deri, and Yaakov Litzman

Ministers in right-center-left coalition have presented a mixture of policies that include overhauling public transportation, splitting AG's role, 5-day school week

New leaders take reins at a flurry of ceremonies and meetings, setting policy goals and taking fire from former ministers now in opposition