Key topic for discussion during defense minister's trip is ensuring safe passageway through Red Sea, a source of concern for Israel in light of recent attacks on vessels

Defense minister says 'citizens of Lebanon are not our enemies,' but implies offers of assistance were turned down

Defense minister to meet top officials, including the king, during his lightning visit to the Gulf country; will also visit US Navy's 5th Fleet

Visiting West Bank, defense minister also says security forces working to tackle 'Jewish terror' against Palestinians amid rise in violence

Meretz MK supports move after breaking with coalition 2 weeks ago; High Court has urged clear draft rules, but ministers still working on more comprehensive solution to tense issue

Government survives no confidence motion over talks with Palestinian leader; defense chief says concealment of ties between Israel and PA has 'strengthened Hamas, harmed security'

Palestinian Authority leader reportedly said move would bolster his Fatah party by demonstrating that diplomacy is more effective than Hamas kidnappings

Kohavi doubles down on superiority of infantrymen over intel officers; reflecting on deadly 1997 helicopter crash, defense minister calls for thorough probes of recent accidents

In letter to Bennett, Lapid and Gantz, organizations urge 'unequivocal action' to stop violence against Palestinians, other Israelis and IDF; note damage caused to ties with US

Since government was sworn in in June, cabinet members took at least 46 visits; Bennett, Lapid and Gantz lead with five or more apiece; several ministers refuse to report costs