Cabinet officials rush to deny any connection between Ben Gvir's threats and start of Operation Shield and Arrow; national security minister kept out of the loop on strikes

Military convoy leaving West Bank city after troops who conducted arrest raid come under attack; Lion's Den group claims responsibility

Diplomatic officials reportedly angry that cabinet secretary assigned firebrand lawmaker to sensitive event; EU diplomats say Hungary, Poland blocked harsher response

Lapid, Gantz offer backing for action against terrorists; foreign minister cuts short visit in India; Likud MK: No connection to Ben Gvir's boycott

Officials freeze access to Meron, okay towns to evacuate residents with fighting expected to last several days, though whether Hamas joins in remains a wildcard

At least three reported killed as IDF said to target leaders of Iran-backed group in Rafah and Gaza City

Top Republican and Democrat on key congressional panel call for sanctions to be slapped on countries that normalize with Assad, but State Department plays down rift

Jerusalem sends message through Egypt following threats from terror group; police deny request from nationalist activists for May 18 rally to go through Temple Mount

Indictment against Golani serviceman says troops took victim to secluded area, assaulted and threatened him, before abandoning him and trying to hide incident from superiors

Spokesperson for minister of heritage cut on arm during altercation ahead of annual pilgrimage to shrine; police let off perpetrator with a warning to 'make sure things stay calm'