First election of any kind in Strip in over 2 decades is cast by Ramallah as a success and 'another step on the path to full independence'

'We are uniting today to win the elections and to establish a Zionist government,' says Lapid. 'To win the elections, the entire Israeli center must stand behind Naftali Bennett'

The president is known for preferring quiet consensus building over bellicose bombast. That style may resolve the festering issue of the PM's trial — or it may fail, damaging public faith in him

As gathering restrictions reimposed in north amid Hezbollah attacks, Netanyahu nixes this year’s mass Lag B’Omer festivities on Mount Meron, citing fragility of Lebanon truce

'No real change has taken place in people's freedom,' laments Tehran resident, with women fearing authorities are distracted by the US-Israeli war, and will crack down again later

Home Front Command restricts gatherings to up to 1,500 people in communities along Lebanon border amid fragile ceasefire; community leaders suspend schools

Idan Fooks, 19, killed in Hezbollah drone attack on Sunday, laid to rest; girlfriend was on duty as a surveillance soldier; mother recalls his 'heart filled with good intentions'

Bereaved families decry 'slap in the face' after judges chide government for failure to probe onslaught, but say another 'suitable framework' could be found