'We need to reach peace. Russia should also want peace,' Ukrainian leader says after call with PM, but gives no details of what was discussed

Defense minister accused of 'childish attempt' to upstage PM by rescheduling his visit; sources close to him say Bennett to blame

In second trip to region, secretary of state looks to shore up Israeli support for Western effort to end Ukraine war and coordinate ahead of a possible Iran deal signing

Andriy Yermak welcomes Bennett's mediation and wants Israel to be a guarantor of Ukrainian security; expresses cautious optimism regarding direction of negotiations with Moscow

Fureidis resident Saleh Elika, 25, becomes 20th member of Arab Israeli community to die in violence since beginning of the year, watchdog says

PM says civilians who shot terrorist 'deserve a medal'; police hold situational assessments amid fears of additional attacks

Kremlin says Russian president gives PM his assessments on ongoing negotiations and ‘progress of special military operation,’ during first call in nine days

'I wish this were done in a more active way,' says Yevgen Korniychuk of Bennett's efforts. And if not, he indicates, Israel should drop its neutrality and firmly back Ukraine

Move being mooted by US could set a worrying precedent, though some are convinced it's necessary in order to secure a deal to curb Iran's nuke program

Abu Dhabi's crown prince updated Israeli and Egyptian leaders on Friday's meeting with Syrian dictator; PM presented vision of regional air defense network