'Only force can stop them,' Alon Davidi says, but minister indicates no wide-scale offensive imminent

Israel Katz says Ron Dermer merely 'gave his opinion' when he announced last month that Israel would allow congresswomen to come

Remark follows reports Israel taking part in US-led mission to secure Western vessels in Strait of Hormuz, where Iran has seized several tankers

Defense chief slams Israel's willingness to assist US-led efforts as 'highly provocative'; IRGC chief warns Hamas and Hezbollah will cause Jewish state's 'collapse' in next war

Visit comes amid tensions among Democrats over Israel support and plans by Rashida Tlaib to lead alternative West Bank trip

Formal deals 'realistic' even if disagreements over Palestinians persist, Israel Katz says at maiden appearance before powerful Knesset panel

Israel Katz quoted telling Knesset committee that Israeli participation helping counter Iran, boost ties with Gulf states

Israeli hopes of a diplomatic run on the capital have sputtered, with the US and Guatemala the only missions out of 88 in the country to relocate to the capital

Ministers slam Strasbourg authorities over restrictions on supporters of Maccabi Haifa; later clarification finds ban applies also to rival team, and only outside stadium

Politicians welcome new UK leader, describing him as a 'friend'; Trump, who endorsed the former top diplomat and Brexit supporter, tweets that 'he'll do great'