With less than 2 weeks until election, premier seeks to drum up Arab votes with promise to amend unpopular legislation, commits to maintaining Temple Mount status quo

Annual document provides overview of US national security concerns; affirms 'ironclad' commitment to Israel's security

New IDI survey finds only 31% of Jewish Israelis think next government should advance such peace agreement with Palestinians; nearly 60% oppose

Israeli premier gets shoutout in Emirati minister's speech to UN General Assembly, which also includes line noting importance of Abraham Accords

Gilad Erdan says Palestinian leader 'time after time uses UN stage to incite against Israel'; Meretz leader urges PM to meet with Abbas

PA President speaks after Lapid expressed support for two-state solution in his own speech on Thursday

US president says he 'could not agree more' after prime minister backs Palestinian statehood at UN General Assembly, but others note absence of actual movement toward goal

Opposition chief claims PM will give Palestinians 'a terrorist state in the heart of the country'; premier's left-wing partners, US hail his backing of two-state solution

Addressing General Assembly, prime minister says agreement with Palestinians the 'right thing' for Israel's security; blasts silence at world body when Israel is slandered

Prime minister slated to offer 'hope and vision through strength'; right-wing ministers criticize intended remarks, while lawmakers from left support move and urge talks with Abbas