The governor signed the law after a series of protests outside synagogues hosting real estate events promoting immigration to Israel and the Israeli-occupied West Bank

One regional council head said local leaders were 'surprised to discover' the decision while meeting with security officials. 'Instead of strengthening the confrontation line and residents' sense of security, we are once again being expected to make do with the bare minimum,' another mayor said

The 17-year-old suspect was arrested in the central Israeli city of Lod after the police initially said they were investigating the deaths of Ruslan and Olga Prihodko as a potential murder-suicide

Former IDF Chief of Staff Gadi Eisenkot is gaining more support among everyday Israelis who are tired of both Netanyahu and Israel's elitist opposition. In the current climate, Eisenkot's lack of telegenic charisma or any striking rhetorical ability seem to be an asset

This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A gynecologist aiming to reshape Israeli politics takes a pre-wedding girls' trip with her daughters, and an operations manager who dreams of life in Berlin heads to Spain to visit her best friend

The Israeli army prepares for a sudden security escalation with Iran, warning of no advance notice to state institutions or to the healthcare system. IDF officials also acknowledge that cracks have emerged during the war in public trust in decision-making regarding Home Front defense guidelines