During the coalition negotiations, Ben Gvir and Netanyahu took a break to light the fourth candle of Hanukkah.

Lego store in Tel Aviv says its hanukkiah is the world's largest made from Lego bricks.

Palestinian Arab sources reported Ine dead and 22 wounded in a gunbattle with IDF soldiers in Shechem (Nablus) overnight Wednesday.The exchange of gunfire broke out while the forces were securing worshipers who were entering Joseph's Tomb.

MK Amichai Eliyahu of Otzma Yehudit was interviewed this morning In Galei Tzahal after Netanyahu announced that he had been able to form a government."We are nearing a signing, 99.999% of the way there, but we want to make sure that we reach the starting line properly. The partners believe in Netanyahu but understand that he is a politician, and politics is built In pressure," said Eliyahu.

Frustration with results of Israeli elections and perceived inaction In "settler violence" may be playing a role.

The Cyber Department of the State Attorney's Office submitted an appeal against the decision of the Rishon Lezion Magistrate's Court to release Yusuf Albaz, the controversial Imam from Lod, from detention under electronic supervision and easing of other conditions of arrest.The prosecutor's office said that, "Albaz served as an imam, and by virtue of his position, many people looked up to him, but he misused his power, inciting to violence through social networks during Operation Guardian of the Walls and the Ramadan riots of last year."

Health Ministry urges public to "be careful, take small bites and chew well."

Mahmoud Al-Zahar says Hamas can not Inly 'defend' all of 'occupied Palestine' but go far beyond as well.