Cabinet reportedly gives Lapid, Gantz, Bennett power to deal with rising tensions; northern council urges tourists to visit despite fears wobbling border pact could spark conflict

Hezbollah has threatened Israel for months over disputed gas field; Beirut's changes to proposal rejected by PM Lapid on Thursday, but US says talks ongoing to reach a solution

Chastened by the failure of identity politics and fearmongering to deliver a win, and freed of the limits of incumbency, the Likud leader tries a new tack: Running on the issues

Defense chief touts 'strategic relations' between Jerusalem and Baku, as he wraps up trip, which comes 2 weeks after skirmish between Azerbaijan and Armenia over disputed territory

Plan would try to placate former prime minster by letting him maintain almost full control of party but keep him out of government, allowing a coalition with Gantz's National Unity

Israel's president pushes for two sides to work together to end violence amid repeated clashes between Palestinians and Israeli troops in the West Bank and East Jerusalem

Defense minister said to stress PA's responsibility in maintaining order in West Bank; phone call comes amid clashes in East Jerusalem and on Temple Mount

Prime minister, Defense Minister Gantz convene meeting to discuss status, security of facilities under threat from Hezbollah, ahead of possible start of operations

Defense minister asserts Israel in danger if opposition chief returns to power with 'extremist government,' as far-right candidate seeks to distance self from Kahanist past

Rami Ben Yehuda caught on camera punching demonstrators gathered against ex-premier near Jerusalem; party says it 'does not accept violence'