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

Bennett says it will cost just $2 apiece for 'Iron Beam' to intercept targets, 'impoverishing' enemies who spend tens of thousands on rockets and drones

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

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

Effort will cover 33 preschools in 17 southern towns, some which were damaged in last year's war; thousands of projectiles have been fired at communities since early 2000s

Military archive marks 50 years since 'Operation Isotope' when Sayeret Matkal commandos disguised as technicians stormed flight 571 to rescue passengers from Palestinian terrorists

More than half of units got final approval for construction; interior minister hails retroactive legalization of two outposts as a ‘celebration for the settlement movement’

Last time such approvals were granted, the majority of the 1,300 were for already-existing houses; this move comes as Defense Ministry greenlights 4,500 Jewish settlement homes

Defense minister announces board, composed of military officials and lawyers, who will submit recommendation within 2 months

Initial plan reduced from a total of 5,800 homes to 4,000 following talks with Washington, with 1,000 housing units said slated for Palestinians