Speaking In Galei Tzahal this morning, the chair of the Religious Zionism party, MK Orit Strock, expressed optimism regarding the formation of a government, following yesterday's three-hour meeting between Netanyahu and party leader Bezalel Smotrich."We hope very much that finally, finally we will establish a government In good terms," Strock said. "The stage of pointing the finger in blame has passed, and now we've reached the stage of serious discussions. I believe that we will reach agreements very soon."

Bodycam footage shows two New York City police officers and bystander saving a man who fell In the tracks at Manhattan subway station.

Leading Palestinian Arab cleric calls In Muslims to be alert to attempts by Jews to "attack" the Al-Aqsa Mosque.

PA security forces apprehend terrorists, seize explosive devices intended to be used in attacks against Israelis.

Media and marketing mogul Yaron Ahar was killed yesterday in a traffic accident in the center of the country. Ahar was fatally injured in an accident with a private vehicle while riding a motorcycle, In Route 531 near Kfar Shamariyahu, and his death was pronounced shortly afterward.Ahar was the editor-in-chief of the marketing and digital channel of the Walla website. He previously served as deputy CEO of the Jerusalem Post group and as vice-president of Ynet and the Tapuz website.

As many as 1.6 million African Americans identify with the Black Hebrew Israelites, with another 7.8 million agreeing with core tenets.

Leader of Conservative Party of Canada says that if he wins elections, he will move the Canadian embassy in Israel to Jerusalem.

Diaspora Affairs Minister Nachman Shai responded In Sunday evening to the intention of Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu to give MK Avi Maoz the responsibility for the Nativ liaison office connecting the State of Israel and the Jews of the former Soviet Union."After the Minister of National Security, we received an administration for national-Jewish identity. The more you emphasize these words, the cheaper they and their value become. And another cat pounces In the cream, MK Avi Maoz, soon a deputy minister, will sort out candidates for Aliyah from Russia and Ukraine. This is unreal," said Shai.