Senior lawmakers ask why thousands of permits were suddenly issued for preparations to be made for song contest final event while the Saturday sun is still in the sky

Independence Day eve statistics show 2% increase since last year; population expected to reach 15.2 million by 2048

Unidentified man suspected of being passenger in car, aiding driver who fled scene after hitting 11-year-old boy

In apparent bid to prevent panic, military says Israelis can expect to see fighter jets and other aircraft overhead

Netanyahu faces criticism not only from his political rivals but also from his likely coalition partners and, in a rare instance, from within his own party

Agriculture Ministry teams to disperse 'friendly' pesticides to stem spread of voracious crop pest

Dozens attend funeral of Moshe Agadi; Home Front Command urges public to stay away over security fears

Former employee is suing PM's wife for alleged abuse; Netanyahu's lawyer condemns request, says prosecutor should apologize for even considering it

Contest's executive producer Jon Ola Sand says 'rehearsals will continue as normal'; has said he does have a Plan B but hasn't given details

Director of Carmel Medical Center overrides directive to remove banners, issues apology