Legislation pushed by United Torah Judaism party allows hospitals to ban leavened foods during the holiday, but stops short of allowing guards to search bags to enforce the policy

Netanyahu set to make public statement in wake of public anger over firing of Gallant; Tel Aviv's Ayalon Highway reopens; union head expected to announce strike

Avi Dichter, who is being rumored as a potential defense minister if Yoav Gallant is canned by Netanyahu, says he's 'coordinated on matter' with PM and Justice Minister Levin

Group representing reserve soldiers demonstrate in defense minister's hometown, accusing him of 'lending hand to dictatorship'; evening protests to be held at 150 locations

'As a bereaved mother it's hard to wave the flag, but we're on the edge of the abyss,' says mother of fallen soldier; police, demonstrators scuffle in Tel Aviv

Opposition planning to stage filibuster ahead of final votes on legislation, which is expected to pass into law tomorrow despite sharp criticism from attorney general

Opposition tries to delay process, claims legislation's new version nullifies past discussions; unclear if Knesset committee will vote Tuesday to okay bill for final readings

Ashkar was critically injured in the March 9 shooting, along with 2 friends who were also hurt; hospital chief: 'We saw a man of steel fight for his life'

Weeks after Aqaba summit, National Security Adviser Tzachi Hanegbi and Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar joining Egypt meeting alongside PA, Jordanian, US and Egyptian officials

Police close roads in Tel Aviv; in apparent first, Bedouin Israelis join in protests; man detained for graffiti on justice minister's home