Some believe that Ben-Gvir's remarks are part of a successful elections campaign and hope he would not act in extremes if chosen as public security minister, while others fear he would bring about war by offending Muslims and the al Aqsa mosque

Palestinian enclave's internal security services detain two people 'directly related to the firing of four rockets'; source says rocket fire had nothing to do with Gaza's terrorist factions

Close allies of the incoming premier competing for Justice Ministry, Finance Ministry and Knesset speaker roll, while demands of coalition partners may crush their hopes; some senior Likud members organize to face leader with demands

Shir Peled and Senya Galigorevitch appeal say that their experience shows adjustments could be made to more gradually allow women involvement within every combat role within the army

In marked return to power by Netanyahu, Abbas and Blinken talk about cooperation in leading to a two-state solution to conflict, saying it's the way for 'securing peace for all people of the Middle East'

Amid a report that blamed Israel for war crimes in 2021 Gaza war, Palestinians to seek for ICC to rule that Israel's alleged occupation is permanent and not temporary, potentially fueling anti-Israel sentiments

President says election results must be respected, stresses commitment to preserve Israel as a Jewish and democratic state that upholds the rule of law, human and civil rights, and respect for all minorities