IDF says Hamas still preventing Palestinian civilians from evacuating to southern part of Gaza Strip ahead of ground operation

Parade of senior party figures turn out for campaign launch of Rafi Chaim-Kedoshim, a member of a local crime family who has served four separate prison sentences

Cops are seen shoving activists out of the way to clear path for Minister Galit Distel-Atbaryan, as some protesters appear to try to enter hotel where event is being held

Praising regional cooperation on visit to Nicosia, PM raises possibility of purchasing a shared firefighter aircraft with allies

Israel expects to collect a total of NIS 2 billion from gas and other natural resources royalties in 2023 as additional exports to Egypt okayed

Energy Minister Israel Katz says additional natural gas exports will boost state revenue and improve ties with Egypt, while domestic energy needs will not be affected

The proposed 150km subsea electricity cable will run along Israel’s Mediterranean coast from Ashkelon in the south to Haifa in the north

Move comes hours after Jerusalem is said to have threatened Lebanese terror group with armed conflict if it does not move quickly to shift outpost off Israeli territory

Israel Katz says wasn't aware of Ofer Hugi's social media posts, which said Nazis should've killed those behind Netanyahu trial; ousted adviser still attends Knesset panel meeting

Israel Katz denounces 'violence masquerading as democracy'; anti-overhaul protesters rally near PM's Caesarea home