Religious Zionism party urges Netanyahu to clarify division of authority over IDF after Smotrich accuses Defense Minister Gallant of ordering evacuation in breach of coalition deal

Demolition of site set up overnight to commemorate late national religious rabbi seen as first test of shaky coalition deal to divide authority of defense ministry in West Bank

Defense Minister Gallant vows to 'cut off' weapon supply lines to Lebanese terror group via Syria; military to launch artillery shells toward contested area Wednesday

Veteran politician served in Knesset for 23 years, including 12 in high-level security cabinet; will replace Uzi Landau once appointment is approved by Finance Ministry unit

Police minister had instructed law enforcement to prevent gatherings in support of Karim Younis, who murdered a soldier in 1980 and served 40 years

Senior Fatah members Mahmoud al-Aloul, Azzam al-Ahmad, and Rawhi Fattouh had joined celebrations at home of Karim Younis in northern Israeli town of 'Ara on Saturday

Defense minister emphasizes 'need to harness international community' to efforts to prevent Tehran from obtaining nuclear weapon

Retired major general, twice considered to lead military, to enter role in coming weeks; Gallant hails 'outstanding commander' who once served as Netanyahu's military secretary

State tells High Court that new government will repeal clause in 2005 law mandating that Homesh be evacuated; left-wing groups rail at move as settler leaders offer praise

With Bezalel Smotrich taking control of ministry unit in charge of civilian affairs in West Bank, outgoing minister cautions about 'disintegration of the defense establishment'