Even if special consul concludes it was sloppiness rather than criminal, experts say imbroglio will be plague US president as Republicans will say it shows he's not fit for office

Several hundred more demonstrating in Haifa and outside President's Residence in Jerusalem; officers close off several roads in coastal city

Channel 12 survey shows most who voted for Netanyahu's party hope laws to radically curb the judiciary pass, just 17% oppose; 40% want to push legislation through dialogue, talks

Local wing of terror group tries to target Israeli forces near Jaba', south of Jenin; another Palestinian wounded in clash 2 weeks ago dies

Critics of the government and its plans for radical changes to justice system amass at Habima Square despite rain; with square at capacity, crowds fill surrounding streets

Allies announce agreement as Tehran's FM visits Damascus, which has received crucial support from Islamic Republic amid years-long civil war

Prosecutor-general's office asks Supreme Court to include ex- president in investigation of January 8 attack on Supreme Court, Congress, presidential palace in bid to overturn vote

Former US president threatens to sue columnist who accuses him of raping her in a department store in the 1990s, as portions of deposition released publicly this week