Commander of elite Yamam unit conceals his face as he becomes first torch-lighter to take part in state ceremony with identity under wraps

Bennett hails Israeli spirit to overcome adversity as tens of thousands expected to flock to parks and nature reserves; IDF bases reopen for visits after coronavirus hiatus

Knesset speaker, prime minister and others urge Israelis to see past each other's differences, after a Memorial Day marred by political disputes

Commander of elite Yamam unit, who can only be identified by his first initial, is expected to obscure his appearance with a wig and sunglasses during the official state ceremony

Yamam officers take the man, who was in Israel illegally, for questioning, alleging intention to carry out 'terror activity' amid string of deadly attacks

Chief Superintendent S. is communicating with family and able to breathe on his own, though still making use of avventilator, hospital says

Chief Superintendent S. and his unit killed 3 Islamic Jihad members allegedly headed to commit attack in Israel; is said to have played key role in other major ops in past 20 years

Thousands turn out for Nablus funeral of three suspected terrorists, vowing to avenge their deaths; Joint List MK calls operation an 'extrajudicial execution'

With new designation, Special Police Unit to receive additional NIS 10 million in funds as it is officially tasked with conducting major counterterrorism operations

Israel Police says counter-terrorism troops came under 'massive fire' during overnight West Bank arrest operations; 1 Palestinian in serious condition; no Israeli injuries