The exchange comes amid growing Israeli concern over Ankara’s efforts to expand its influence in Jerusalem and the Palestinian arena; former diplomats and researchers call for tougher restrictions on Turkish visitors

Saudi-backed government forces report 84 troops killed, mostly in rocket attacks, while Houthi sources say 57 fighters died in southwest Yemen

Prosecutors say Assaf Buskila directed an illegal gambling, loan-sharking and extortion network from prison, trapping hundreds in debt as enforcers allegedly used threats, violence and an attack dog to collect money

A special analysis of the 2022 elections results reveals: Rehovot is once again the city that most accurately reflects the vote in Israel, followed by Petah Tikva, Haifa and Hadera; Tel Aviv and Jerusalem are at the bottom of the list, just above the ultra-Orthodox and Arab cities

Ministers and lawmakers are pressing the PM to limit last-minute appointments as merger talks stall and potential recruits remain under wraps ahead of Tuesday’s filing deadline

The two say there is 'no bad blood' after ending their joint run; a deal with Eisenkot could secure realistic slate spots for Tropper allies Shira Shapira and Elisaf Peretz, though Peretz has yet to decide

David Hoyer Amrani, 20, had prepared his clothes for another workweek before roaming a Netanya neighborhood with an M16 and firing into the air for about 20 minutes; he was not known to the Defense Ministry as a PTSD patient