5 Palestinian gunmen killed in raid, including Lion's Den terror leader; 6th killed in clash near Ramallah; Gantz: 'No sanctuary cities for terrorists'; general strike in Nablus

As the election race enters the final straight, Religious Zionism becomes a problem for Likud, Yesh Atid courts female voters, Gantz shifts focus, Arab parties aim to boost turnout

Current IDF deputy head to take up post in January, when outgoing top soldier Aviv Kohavi's tenure ends

Likud dismisses claim, vowing to respect 'will of voter'; PM says best option for country would be unity government with Likud party under different leadership

Israeli premier appears to change tack on far-right leader, after previous Foreign Ministry statement on elections avoided mentioning Giorgia Meloni or her Brothers of Italy party

After long chiding current gov't of getting too close to Ukraine at expense of Israel's ties with Russia, opposition leader says he'd consider arming Kyiv if reelected

PM says not all criticism of Israel is due to prejudice, but 'biased' document part of investigation into 11-day war with Hamas last year is 'written by antisemites'

PM expresses 'deep concern' over emerging Russia-Iran ties; tells Russian opposition TV that weapons trade between Moscow and Tehran 'puts the whole world in danger'

Petitioning organizations argue that deal requires a national referendum and needs Knesset approval, judges Hayut and Vogelman cast doubt on their central arguments

PM addresses range of election issues at conference; labels settlers who attacked IDF forces 'emissaries of Ben Gvir' and defends decision not to bring maritime deal to Knesset