Political correspondent Tal Schneider and military reporter Emanuel Fabian discuss what happened at ministry handovers and a preemptive Israeli strike on a Damascus runway

With Bezalel Smotrich taking control of ministry unit in charge of civilian affairs in West Bank, outgoing minister cautions about 'disintegration of the defense establishment'

New defense minister, who now shares his portfolio with Religious Zionism chief, is said to stress to associates that he will be calling the shots

Outgoing defense minister tells PA president not to push for 'measures against Israel in international forums,' warning it will reduce chances of peace

Iron Fist, developed by Elbit, tracks and intercepts incoming missiles; will eventually be deployed on military's armored bulldozers too

'There is no possibility of this happening,’ Kohavi reportedly tells confidants after far-right leader wins right to name candidates for 2 key West Bank positions

Outgoing defense chief says his replacement will oversee bifurcation of ministry, with coalition deals handing departments to far-right parties; Likud hits back: 'A lie'

Karni Crossing, shuttered in 2011 after repeated terror attacks and rocket fire, to be replaced with upgraded security barrier

Military and defense ministry say system showed its capability of destroying variety of targets, ensure ‘naval superiority’

Over 1,000 members of security and emergency services, hundreds of mock victims participate in exercise at three locations along soon-to-open transport system