Likud source says party will 'absolutely' not have one of its lawmakers refrain from voting in Knesset during defense minister's trip; unclear if he'll fly later Wednesday

Campaign charges Maj. Gen. Yehuda Fuchs with blocking settlers from reaching illegal West Bank outpost Homesh, not acting against Palestinian rock attacks

Bennett hails Jerusalem Day flag march as critical for maintaining Israeli 'sovereignty and governance' despite Hamas threats; Lapid says festivities tainted by extremists, racists

Defense minister announces winners ahead of awards ceremony, praises recipients for contributions to national security; all projects involve multiple security organizations

Forced to respond ahead of court hearing, state acknowledges ongoing presence at site is illegal and should end, insists enforcement in defense minister's hands

FM reiterates Israel will share results of its investigation into American-Palestinian reporter's death with US, blasts 'so-called investigation’ by American network

Survey gives bloc led by ex-PM 59 seats, to current coalition's 55, with mainly Arab Joint List holding balance; most voters think government will collapse within 6 months

'You won't threaten our sovereignty': Israeli leaders stress Sunday march will follow traditional route despite warnings from terror groups; participants not allowed on Temple Mt.

Our government strains to govern. Our opposition is unremittingly hostile — as opposed to constructively and pointedly critical. Meantime, external and internal challenges mount up

Defense minister to meet Indian counterpart, sign 'special security declaration'; March trip was delayed amid string of terror attacks in Israel