Defense minister says Jerusalem seeking info needed for development of 'life-saving civilian early-warning system,’ amid repeated Russian attacks on Ukrainian cities

Political rivals express similar sentiment in separate interviews; Kyiv's envoy to Israel says defense minister canceled an upcoming call with his Ukrainian counterpart

Party says internal security is a top priority, vowing to increase resources to fight organized crime and proposing no-warrant searches for 'serious crimes'

Current deputy head expected to take up post in January, when Kohavi's tenure ends; Gantz says cabinet approval likely to take place Sunday

As defense minister tries to position himself as alternative to Netanyahu and Lapid, Lapid says coalition should be formed by 'one of the two major parties'

PM slams Netanyahu's 'toxic propaganda' on border agreement; defense minister says opposition chief 'harming Israel's interests' with talk of 'historic surrender' to terrorism

Defense minister warns of 'resolute' response to any attack as proposed maritime deal flounders; 'And if things develop into a broader conflict, we will take Lebanon apart'

Maintaining good relations with all sides, the defense minister is hoping neither Lapid nor Netanyahu can get 61seats, and he'll sweep in as the 'palatable compromise candidate'

Defense minister warns of 'resolute' response to any attack as proposed maritime deal flounders; 'And if things develop into a broader conflict, we will take Lebanon apart'

Lebanese official tells Hezbollah-linked newspaper that the Biden administration must 'fulfill its promises and manage the issue with Israel'