5 Palestinian gunmen killed in raid, including Lion's Den terror leader; 6th killed in clash near Ramallah; Gantz: 'No sanctuary cities for terrorists'; general strike in Nablus

Defense minister tells campaign event lines of communication with ultra-Orthodox parties open, but election results will determine if it can be pulled away from Likud

Former Northern Command head selected by defense minister, following recommendations by outgoing and incoming army heads

In postponed phone call, defense minister speaks of commitment to Ukraine but reiterates that 'operational limitations' prevent Jerusalem from providing Kyiv with weapons

Defense minister says Likud chair opted for 'public relations shows' instead of taking action, cites Netanyahu's 2015 US Congress speech as 'beginning of the problem'

As the election race enters the final straight, Religious Zionism becomes a problem for Likud, Yesh Atid courts female voters, Gantz shifts focus, Arab parties aim to boost turnout

Likud dismisses claim, vowing to respect 'will of voter'; PM says best option for country would be unity government with Likud party under different leadership

Channel 13 says Israeli officials believe Kyiv may be unhappy with the offer, as Jerusalem is refusing to supply it with interceptor systems

Netanyahu accuses Gantz of plotting Palestinian capital in Jerusalem, Gantz says won't sit with former PM 'under any circumstances'; fresh polls indicate ongoing stalemate

Gantz will travel to Ankara next week to meet his counterpart in bid to renew defense ties following a year of warming relations between the nations