Knesset starts seven-day clock for Likud leader to officially form government, as bills benefiting partners advance, but agreements, Likud posting await

Founding member of Al Aqsa Martyrs' Brigades died of cancer in custody; defense minister holds assessment with security officials, makes decision based on previous cabinet ruling

Gantz heckled at ceremony in men's section of plaza, drawing condemnation from Haredi party leader; Women of the Wall hold their own lighting, lamenting exclusion from main event

After Likud aide shows some of unit's soldiers criticizing 'occupation' on personal Twitter accounts, Yossi Dagan says it should be shut down, reopened anew; Lapid: 'Ugly smears'

In fiery Knesset debate, critics say much closer consideration needed before introducing independent post within the Defense Ministry, and its authorities must be clearly laid out

Defense minister says classified intelligence shows pair poses 'high level of danger' to state security and public safety; notes some 1,000 Palestinians held under similar orders

Asked to comment on Jana Zakarna's death during raid in Jenin, State Department spokesman notes Israeli military's probe into matter and Lapid's offer of condolences

PA premier Mohammad Shtayyeh calls for international probe along with MK Tibi and others; Lapid expresses sorrow over death, apparently from sniper misfire, backs troops

Outgoing defense minister questions Yesh Atid chair's appearance at protest, while outgoing transportation minister declines to say who is leading fight against incoming coalition

'We won't be silent when they're harming our soldiers and our children,' says Lapid, as opposition lawmakers meet to form a 'united front' against incoming government's positions