Military bolsters forces surrounding Strip with terror group said determined to avenge arrest of West Bank leader; Israel said refusing PIJ demands made through Egyptian mediator

President says all those responsible must be 'held accountable with the fullest severity'; Lapid tours a prison security ward after vowing to investigate sexual abuse scandal

PM makes veiled reference to country's purported nukes, in apparent warning to Tehran; Alternative PM Bennett says 'enormous resources' put into preventing nuclear-armed Iran

Interrogation comes as Lapid vows investigation into bombshell allegations and Israel grapples with a wave of violence against women

Cabinet hails the proposal for zone on both sides of border as a major step forward in strengthening long-tense ties between Jerusalem and Amman

In a letter, the prime minister denounces 'Jewish lobby' comments made by member of the UN Commission of Inquiry now investigating Israel's May 2021 fight with Hamas

Lapid vows action over IDF soldier who says she was raped by terror convict; cites recent murders of women and soccer stars accused of sexually abusing teens, says it's all linked

Dudi Ashkenazi was released from detention in early July but was unable to leave Greece until receiving clearance from Peru, which issued the international warrant for his arrest

Dudi Ashkenazi was released from detention in early July but was unable to leave Greece until receiving clearance from Peru, which issued the international warrant for his arrest

Preliminary meeting lasts roughly an hour with no significant discussion; next hearing set for August 19 expected to be more decisive unless a deal is reached first