During annual Independence Day event at his official residence, Isaac Herzog pays tribute to those who are 'keeping us safe, day and night'

Siren sounds nationwide to begin day of mourning for country's 28,284 fallen soldiers and terror victims, including 177 from past year; IDF chief: 'We defend the right to life'

Military head says 'This is the IDF's main mission at the moment,' amid string of deadly attacks, West Bank gun battles with terror suspects

Kohavi said to also warn that Islamic Jihad could fire rockets from Gaza after three of its operatives were killed in West Bank shootout

Man, identified as ex-security prisoner, threw firebomb at soldiers before he was shot; IDF chief tours West Bank security barrier: 'Our mission is to stop the series of attacks'

IDF chief tells Security Cabinet that there is a fear terror in Israel could spur 'copycat' attacks around the world; Mossad, Shin Bet to step up protection efforts

Prime minister holds consultations with IDF chief, intelligence personnel after 11 Israelis killed in a week; security cabinet to convene Wednesday

Asian country's foreign minister makes announcement during meeting with Lapid in Jerusalem, says move will help countries further boost business ties

Saudi Elaph news site says army heads discuss Gulf state joining anti-Iran pact; at US 5th fleet HQ, IDF chief says Israel built regional network of 'strategic security partners'

Kohav, joined by IDF officer charged with Iran file, meets top Bahrani defense officials, will visit US 5th fleet stationed nearby