Eyal Zamir or Herzi Halevi to replace Aviv Kohavi in January; Yoel Strick dropped following fresh interviews; AG greenlit selection process despite upcoming election

After reading classified dossier, Gali Baharav-Miara says despite legal difficulties, there's 'urgency' for next chief of staff to enter role at start of 2023

Flight carries 1,500 helmets, 1,500 protective vests, 1,000 gas masks, dozens of hazmat filtration systems; Biden, Lapid set to sign declaration including commitment to Ukraine

Israel hopes to partner with Washington on the in-development laser air defense system; US president given classified briefing by Defense Minister Gantz, other officials

PM Lapid said to have asked for protocol change so Bennett, the alternate premier, can also greet US president during welcome ceremony

Israeli officials focused on possible breakthrough with Riyadh, though itinerary for two days in Jerusalem and Bethlehem indicates Washington has other priorities as well

Steps include legalizing status of 5,500 undocumented PA residents, six new housing projects in Area C, adding 1,500 Gaza work permits, opening 'new' West Bank crossing

Defense Minister Benny Gantz approves aid package of helmets, protective vests and more, continuing policy of not supplying Kyiv with offensive weapons

Benny Gantz tells National Security College graduates air defense pact is 'main means of curbing Iranian aggression' in Middle East

Otzma Yehudit leader issues plea to Bezalel Smotrich to again run on joint slate, says positions in combined list should be selected by research into public support