Government also doesn't send wreath for first time since ex-premier died in 2012; Knesset Speaker Ohana, a member of the ruling party, and several prominent former members attend

If draft bill is approved by Knesset, new ambassadors and consuls general will be compelled to swear allegiance to Israel as Jewish, democratic state

Israel has closed only 70.1% of gender gap, according to World Economic Forum report; current government criticized for lack of female representation, with only 6 cabinet ministers

PA minister Ahmad Majdalani tells ToI that Beijing can use billions in trade as leverage to coax Jerusalem to come to the table as Washington's influence on the global stage wanes

Likud dismisses 'false' account, says PM 'fully trusts' justice minister, amid reports of struggle over future of judicial overhaul if compromise talks fail

Cairo fears that if fighting between Israel and Islamic Jihad continues through next Thursday, it will be much harder to contain once Flag March goes forward through Muslim Quarter

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

As far-right minister enters 5th day of boycott in protest of Gaza policy, coalition whip says this is 'sure path' to early elections, Smotrich says it would be 'prize for terror'

Gaza terror group says it won't let allow 'Judaization' of Jerusalem, vows to maintain 'equation' ahead of controversial Thursday

Despite fears of violence, hardline coalition has little maneuverability to move annual Jerusalem Day rally without losing right-wing bona fides