IDF chief Kohavi warns of ‘preemptive actions’ to stop Iranian aggression in Middle East, says he shared intelligence on Lebanese terror group with French military

Center-right party envisages partnership between parties that are unwilling to sit with each other, claims defense minister is only person that can form government

Defense minister says over 1,000 terror operatives arrested or shot in recent months, amid uptick in violence in Palestinian cities

President said to make comments to lawmakers from across political spectrum; spokesperson for Herzog says he will not interfere in election, but believes stability is important

Opponents say interim government shouldn't be allowed to make such key appointment; Gali Baharav-Miara says installing judge temporarily could erode committee's independence

Speaking at same event, National Security Adviser Eyal Hulata says US-mediated negotiations are 'excuse' for Hezbollah to ramp up threats

PM suggests Palestinian Authority weakness to blame for incident in which Maj. Bar Falah was killed by Palestinian gunmen near Jenin; Gantz: Ramallah must 'self-examine'

State Department says it is not being 'prescriptive' in talks with Israeli officials on seeking accountability for Shireen Abu Akleh's killing, backtracking from previous comments

Defense minister cites Israeli intelligence that uranium enrichment capabilities at Fordo site have tripled, calls on Security Council to prepare sanctions against Tehran

Defense minister says precision munitions destined for Hezbollah, speaking amid uptick in reported Israeli airstrikes in Syria