The female officer will join Sayeret Matkal this summer after she graduates 'Tzameret' program — which aims to train doctors for military service; appointment is part of military's new policy to integrate more women in combat units

UN refugee agency says at least 1,570 individuals, including 186 Lebanese nationals, embarked on illicit journey or tried to leave the crisis-ridden country in smuggler boats during 2021

Speaking to press ahead of virus cabinet meeting, premier says Israel managing its coronavirus outbreak better than almost anywhere else around the world; 'Next few weeks will be tough, but we will pull through'

Military says car accelerated towards troops stationed near the settlement Halamish, hitting a 19-year-old soldier; suspect detained and taken in for questioning