Matanyahu Englman warned that accepting the defense establishment's position could preclude 'any oversight of the IDF for a very long time' and impede access to critical evidence

This week at Ben Gurion Airport: An Austrian biblical archaeologist travels to Israel for business and pleasure, and two Russian pilgrims head to Jerusalem to celebrate a birthday in a holy way

The decision was made in response to a petition from 2018 demanding that a regional council in the West Bank investigate illegal construction in its jurisdiction; the government didn't deny that illegal construction was carried out

Bid passes with 143 votes in favor and nine against, while 25 countries abstained, with the U.S. expected to use its veto in the Security Council to block full Palestinian UN membership

The blast, which also seriously wounded an officer and another combat soldier, occurred while troops were operating in Gaza City's southern Zeitoun neighborhood, while two soldiers were seriously wounded by anti-tank fire in southern Gaza

Israel-Hamas cease-fire talks in Cairo end without deal, CIA chief leaves Egyptian capital ■ Three Israeli soldiers wounded in explosion near Rafah ■ White House: U.S. not abandoning Israel, 'smashing into Rafah' won't help defeat Hamas ■ Slovenia set to recognize Palestinian state ■ Thousands protest against Israel at Eurovision contest ■ Report: Pause in arms transfer to Israel not meant to go public

The U.S. president's threat to halt shipment of offensive arms to Israel may harm military capabilities it relies on in the north ■ Gaps in the negotiations on the hostage deal are not immense, but largely depend on political considerations ■ Netanyahu is playing into Sinwar's hands, and Hamas regains control of the Strip

'If we don't defend ourselves, nobody will. And if we must stand alone, we'll stand alone,' the prime minister said this week. The arrogance of these remarks, as if Israel could 'stand alone,' is comparable only to his inherent ungratefulness to America