TV report says Yuli Edelstein, Likud's No. 2, has been 'laying groundwork' to challenge Netanyahu; his office denies plans, says he's focused on preventing 3rd election

Transitional president rewrites foreign policy following Evo Morales's ouster; Israeli FM praises shift after 11-year hiatus

As MK Nir Barkat pledges loyalty to PM and feuds publicly with challenger Gideon Sa'ar, premier refuses to answer whether he will seek immunity from prosecution

Report does not name plotters, but notes 'deafening silence' of Gilad Erdan, Yuli Edelstein and Gideon Sa'ar; chances low of senior party members uniting around new leader

Justice Ministry says no decision made yet; Benny Gantz vows to continue efforts to form new government and avoid sending country to third election in a year

Labor party activists to demonstrate outside Likud HQ at noon, calling on Netanyahu to resign; more Likud ministers speak up for premier after staying silent on Thursday

Unrest in Iran, Lebanon and Iraq shows that sanctions work, Israel Katz tells foreign diplomats at conference

After Iron Dome intercepts projectiles in early morning attack, Israel Katz says Israel's efforts to block Iranian presence in the area are working

Liberman, Lapid say further conflict is only a matter of time; top security ministers vow that even with truce, Israel will continue targeted killings of terrorists

Hashemite Kingdom shot down initiative due to 'complicated' domestic situation, foreign minister says at Knesset conference; no Jordanians attended