Gantz, Lapid both said courting ex-IDF chief Eizenkot for spot on slate ahead of elections; United Torah Judaism's Gafni calls new PM; Liberman says he could be premier

Defense minister says recent leaks violate Israel's 'ambiguity policy'; reports say dramatic video of factory fire shown to military chief during visit to intelligence unit

Speaking at Cyber Week event, defense minister warns Tehran is a leader of cyberterrorism, using 'terrorists with keyboards' as proxies

Israel has offered to aid Jordan with the aftermath of the deadly incident, which was sparked by toxic chlorine gas; over 250 wounded

Request said to be part of move toward regional cooperation against Iranian threats, with Israel part of an alliance that includes countries it has no official ties with

Defense minister hints at report on US-led talks between Israel, Saudi Arabia, and others to counter Tehran's missiles and drones; stresses opposition to 'bad nuclear deal'

Continued delays have stalled a bill to disperse the 24th Knesset amid long-shot opposition efforts to form an alternative government within elections

Supporters of renewed JCPOA say it buys army time to prepare for more extensive strike on Iran and deal with other regional threats, but they appear to be minority among leadership

Some 400 former soldiers who fought alongside IDF during Israel's occupation of southern Lebanon from mid-1980s to 2000 to be given $160,000 apiece in aid

If needed, Hezbollah will pay a 'heavy price,' says defense minister at event marking 40 years since First Lebanon War; Israel, US said to discuss action plans for such a war