Diplomat says anti-settlement decision by US ice cream company will encourages activists, as Lapid says he plans to address US governors of states that have anti-BDS legislation

Ministers Ayelet Shaked and Karine Elharar resign from parliamentary duties under so-called Norwegian Law, making way for MKs Yomtob Kalfon and Inbar Bezeq

Idan Roll 'apologizes for the misunderstanding' after criticism from Rivlin, among others; says public must follow instructions, but leaves original tweet up

Before opposition proposal is defeated, Justice Minister Nissenkorn pledges to advance government-supported legislation to grant equal right to parenthood by end of the year

LGBT activists say uptick in attacks linked to increased inflammatory rhetoric against gay community

But municipality says it will hang banners ahead of next week's pride parade; committee blocks budget for LGBT rights group, sending matter to city council