Discussion comes as Netanyahu taps Meir Ben-Shabbat to lead talks with Washington on Iran amid concerns US heading back to nuclear deal

Palestinian workers constructing road damaged part of Mount Ebal archeological complex believed by many to be biblical Joshua's altar

Meir Ben-Shabbat expected to hold discussions with Biden administration, world powers and regional partners, Walla reports, adding Netanyahu to convene strategy meeting soon

Shopping centers in Bat Yam, Karmiel, and Petah Tikva allowed in customers who have been inoculated against or recovered from COVID-19, or tested negative in past 72 hours

PM says Kahane disciple will be member of his 'full right-wing government'; says he will refuse to share premiership with anyone else

In annual report, Defense Ministry official also notes ongoing issues of abuse and negligence in the military

Countering Gantz, official rules decision to remove station from military's purview must be made by a minister in a non-interim government

Justices accept government request, opposed by Defense Minister Gantz, for further extension to pass legislation formally exempting Haredim from military service

PM’s office, Gantz push back after US secretary of state says Washington supports Israeli control of strategic plateau under current conditions — but situation could change

Defense minister, now also acting justice minister, calls prime minister's court appearance a 'hard, sad' day for country; challenger Sa'ar urges politicians to stay out of process