As Defense Minister Gallant vows upcoming 'combined attack from land, sea, and air,' Deri -- an observer on war cabinet -- dismisses reports of disagreements among leadership

Defense Ministry confirms same-sex partners of IDF soldiers killed in war eligible for same benefits as other families

Relatives say Religious Services Ministry, led by a Haredi minister, is dithering on release of bodies

A handful of open businesses serve the 8% of northern city's populace who have stayed; the rest followed government orders to evacuate due to Hezbollah rockets, fears of escalation

Husbands of two captives from Nir Oz are still believed held by Hamas; release comes after unverified reports claimed dozens with foreign citizenships could be freed

A new plan will give money to evacuees from near Gaza and the Lebanon border who forgo government-arranged accommodations

Knesset also advances bills to compensate families of those missing or abducted, and to streamline construction of at-home shelters