Premier sends letter to security heads asserting only his office will form policy on Biden's bid to reenter nuclear deal; defense minister says others must be consulted

As Israel launches new virus curbs Thursday night, roadblocks will be set up on highways and in cities, but officials tell paper police won't close Haredi schools that defy rules

As poll shows religious right-wing party would gain 2 seats if it dropped Smotrich's National Union, the 2 constituent factions prepare to launch separate campaigns

Full closure to take effect midnight Thursday, shutting all schools, non-essential businesses; daily cases hit 8,000 amid fears of unchecked British variant spread; 1.5m vaccinated

Netanyahu and Gantz reportedly agree on plan to shutter schools and most businesses; both appear to blame UK virus variant for recent steep rise in cases

Defense chief says Tehran 'continuing to ignite the region with instability,' as it ramps up uranium enrichment in breach of nuclear deal

Defense Ministry says 20-year agreement will see Elbit Systems establish flight school for Greek air force, sell and upgrade training aircraft

Lawmaker is the ninth member of Gantz's party to leave since the Knesset was dissolved in December

Defense minister said prepared to put his party on joint ticket with national religious faction if it drops far-right MK Smotrich; Blue and White calls TV report 'false'

Defense minister says anyone who is facing criminal charges cannot be involved in the judicial system