Barnea warns pact allows Tehran to amass nuclear material for a bomb within a few years, says his agency 'is preparing and knows how to remove that threat'

Report says national security adviser Eyal Hulata was reassured by US officials that certain Iranian demands won't be met, as sides appear close to return to nuclear agreement

White House reportedly told Israeli officials that president is on break; Secretary of Defense also said to be out of town during Gantz's visit to Washington

Judge says photos of defense minister with troops during recent Gaza Strip fighting violate campaign rules; Lapid avoid slap on wrist by taking snaps down on own

Despite murmurs of sides nearing restoration of JCPOA, Washington and Tehran remain far apart on some issues, with Israeli leaders and others seeking to put kibosh on accord

Defense minister to meet CENTCOM chief, US national security adviser before heading to Japan; ex-PM Bennett issues last-minute appeal to Biden not to sign new nuclear agreement

Defense and public security ministers agree to establish team to look into positions given to IDF conscripts outside army; they will not be allowed to enter terror inmates' cells

Defense minister says Israel prepared for any action against Karish offshore field, 'ready to reach a deal' with Beirut on maritime border

Baharav-Miara calls situation 'inappropriate' but says Defense Ministry failed to provide arguments justifying changing the law

Meretz's Galon says PM told her he's eyeing a settlement with the Palestinians, insists ties with aging leader necessary for Israel's security despite incendiary comments