One of Israel's top commentators over the past three decades dies at his home due to cardiac arrest; PM Bennett eulogizes late reporter: He was the voice of a different era... may his memory be a blessing

Najib Mikati, a billionaire businessman and former prime minister, was backed by most of Lebanon's political parties, including the Iran-backed terror group; he faces Christian opposition which did not name anyone as their candidate

President Kais Saied says he would assume executive authority with assistance of new premier in move critics call a coup after mass protests erupt nationwide over chronic political dysfunction and economic malaise

IDF says it struck Hamas military base, no casualties reported; COGAT cuts enclave's fishing zone in half from 12 nautical miles to six nautical miles in response to attacks that caused three blazes in south

Comments come amid reports Moscow is intending to bolster Syrian forces, with senior official claiming Kremlin has 'run out of patience' with Jerusalem's alleged activity regarding its neighbor to the north; Russia said to believe U.S. also against such IDF actions

Access to terminals 1 and 3 at Israel's primary port of entry will only be allowed to passengers presenting a boarding ticket up to 4 hours before departure, banning chaperones and meet and greets

Sunni tycoon and twice former prime minister will have to face a major challenge in navigating country's power-sharing structure to secure agreement on a cabinet and tackle crippling financial crisis