But Aviv Kohavi also signals to local leaders of communities near border of Palestinian enclave that IDF will not allow arson balloons to be launched into Israel forever

Four suspects arrested while trying to sail out of Strip, accused of heading for Egypt as part of plan to bring in fiberglass, used in making missiles

Iran not explicitly named in report on May 12 bombings but Saudi Arabia and US both pointing finger at Tehran; Russia warns against jumping to conclusions

Most Germans now see the Nazi loss in World War II as a good thing and view the Allied soldiers as liberators - but this wasn't always the case

Staffers ask Israel Katz to back their choice of veteran diplomat Amira Oron over PM's possible appointment of controversial ex-Likud lawmaker Ayoub Kara

Move by group of Democratic senators an apparent warning to Netanyahu, who has recently spoken in favor of extending sovereignty to parts of West Bank

Document notes Jewish state a 'robust open democracy,' but decries ongoing 'pressure' on critics of Israeli policies vis-à-vis the Palestinians; also slams PA and Hamas for abuses

Marine Gen. Frank McKenzie warns it is too early to tell if Tehran has abandoned plans for potential actions against American interests that accelerated deployment last month

Heiko Maas to visit Tehran next week, meet with counterpart Zarif as Europe looks to salvage 2015 accord

US president attends 75th anniversary event where French President Emmanuel Macron tells him 'America is never as big as when it is fighting for the freedom of others'