Ministers also agree to limit capacity at event halls to 100 in outdoor areas starting July 9, keep cultural events capped at 250; Netanyahu vows to compensate those harmed

Meeting Avi Berkowitz and David Friedman, defense minister says battling pandemic's economic toll is more urgent; touts Trump plan as 'best framework to promote Middle East peace'

'Israel is prepared for such negotiations,' Netanyahu says in message to Evangelical Christian summit; appears to hint annexation could be limited to settlement blocs

Amman has reportedly made clear to Jerusalem, US and European countries that it opposes any sovereignty move; Trump envoy Berkowitz to meet Monday with Netanyahu, Gantz, Ashkenazi

Footage shows defense minister angrily protesting after not being allowed to speak to reporters at start of cabinet meeting; PM said Gantz would 'speak later, not now'

Lapid says PM doesn't deserve state money at a time of financial crisis, with hundreds of thousands unemployed

Defense minister: Right to protest is sacred; Netanyahu: 'The claims we want to limit it are absurd'; their comments come after reporters told to leave, then return

A window of opportunity has opened for Israel, but it isn’t cost-free; many now argue annexation could finally draw a line in the sand between Israelis and Palestinians

Discussions pushed off after critics blast decision to pay prime minister controversial tax benefits during pandemic-era economic hardship, and amid uptick in COVID-19 cases

Defense chief calls for negotiations on basis of Trump plan, says he'll advance 'reciprocal moves' if Israel annexes parts of West Bank, actions will be 'responsible and focused'