Bennett chairs high-level meeting to formulate policy on crisis, a key issue for his Islamist coalition partners; police minister promises to tackle 'root problems'

For years, President Rivlin was the only top official to hold conversations with PA leader, but the new government appears to be changing tack

An Arab municipal official voices cautious optimism, praises 'seriousness' of new government in tackling communal bloodshed

Premier's office tells outlet he meant to say Jews have 'freedom of visitation rights,' not worship, after comments seemingly upend status quo

Bennett asks for legal input on system that will send text messages to self-isolating; public health official says new approach needed at airport

Palestinian worshipers clash with police, but no reports of injuries or arrests; Hamas mocks Jewish visitors to site on fast day as 'straying herds of settlers'

Khalida Jarrar, in prison for membership in a terror group, is told she won't be let out for burial of 31-year-old daughter who died of heart attack; Joint List MK: 'A disgrace'

Senior officer reportedly blames national security service for tying force's hands by giving immunity to leaders behind violent crime; agency says accusation 'false, has no basis'

After false story picked up by some Hebrew media, Lapid says people spreading rumors are deliberately trying to undermine new Israeli government and ties to US

Health officials say heavy fines to be imposed on those who visit banned high-infection countries or break quarantine when returning from abroad