Recent polls show new party beating out Netanyahu's Likud if elections were held today, though source close to Bennett says move does not constitute an official announcement

Agency also keeps credit outlook negative, meaning further drop is possible, citing 'uncertain prospects' for the fighting and fractious domestic politics, but also notes war gains

Lawmakers end winter parliamentary session with flurry of votes ahead of month-long recess, including forming an anti-poverty authority, banning teachers with Palestinian degrees

Khamenei adviser says Iran will have ‘no choice’ but to acquire nuclear weapon if attacked * Trump: David Friedman, 30 others expressed interest in UN envoy post * Israeli students still stranded in Turkey

New research from Tel Aviv University suggests prehistoric children were joint creators of European cave art, fulfilling a spiritual role for their communities

Defense minister says Palestinian Authority will be denied using construction as 'strategic threat' to settlements; finance minister boasts record demolitions in past year

A survey of 29 formerly religious subjects by the Orthodox Union concludes synagogues and schools must adopt more inclusive mindsets while parents should provide clear support

Army says troops opened fire after uncoordinated vehicles advanced suspiciously toward them without headlights or emergency signals, adds that it helped coordinate evacuation of bodies