55-member bloc loyal to Likud leader will hold off on direct negotiations with Blue and White; leaders of Joint List, Meretz, Yisrael Beytenu, Labor-Gesher agree to meetings

Former public security minister says he's 'pleased to have the opportunity to add another brick in the wall of the security of Israel'

Agent spent 14 years in an Egyptian prison for her role in the failed false flag operation that came to be known in Israel as 'The Bad Business'

Suspects filmed damaging 31 cars in al-Bireh; Hebrew graffiti references administrative orders made against West Bank outpost that has become hotbed of violence; police open probe

Ex-soldiers of Brig. Gen. Shai Elbaz allege he harassed them while commanding elite naval commando unit; IDF chief vows 'zero tolerance' for this kind of behavior

Lawmakers from House Financial Services committee criticize company's proposed cryptocurrency and argue that social media giant should be broken up

Blue and White leader promises to form 'liberal unity government' and reach out to all parties; he has 28 days to muster a majority where Netanyahu failed

Authorities say Tehran-backed cell from IRGC's elite Quds Force planned to attack Sufi opponents of the regime last year