Reservists were told they would be dismissed from service if they signed a letter distributed by former air force members calling to end the war, which it says 'serves mainly political and personal interests, without security interests'
Israel's police chief said in response to a Haaretz question that the Israeli police 'are the gatekeepers of democracy' and would 'defend it to the last drop of blood,' adding that he has 'excellent working relations' with Israel's AG and Shin Bet chief
While Palestinians in the West Bank and East Jerusalem participated en masse in a general strike on Monday, many working in predominantly Jewish settings went to work – but not necessarily out of choice
Israeli MK Arye Dery said in an interview to his party's newspaper that 'the moment the military police enters a yeshiva or a house and arrests even one yeshiva student – Shas will not be in the government'
The area includes the city of Rafah and its surrounding neighborhoods in the Gaza Strip. Residents will not be allowed to return, and the demolition of all buildings is under consideration. Meanwhile, accounts from soldiers who served in other sections of the buffer zone are raising concerns about the dangers posed to troops, Palestinian civilians and the hostages
Indonesia's president estimated the country could take 1,000 people in a first wave, and said he instructed his FM to quickly discuss with the Palestinian side and other parties about how to evacuate Gazans to the Muslim-majority country
The senior Hezbollah official said the group was ready to discuss its arms in the context of a national defense strategy, but this hinged on Israel pulling out its troops from five posts in south Lebanon
The attorney representing Netanyahu in his corruption cases requested to postpone the 22nd day of testimony in his criminal trial because the PM had landed just an hour prior: 'He hasn't slept all night. The prime minister is very tired'
Argentine Judge Rafecas ordered the prosecution of Deputy Vanina Biasi for antisemitic posts, with a 10 million peso lien on her assets. She could face up to three years in prison if convicted.
Just when the Israeli Supreme Court's judicial oversight was needed to examine alleged violations of Palestinian civilians starving in the Gaza Strip, the court chose to defer the issue, claiming it was 'not the appropriate forum'
The American president outlined his administration's priorities: a deal with Saudi Arabia, an end to the Gaza war, a resolution of the Iranian nuclear issue and shared interests with Turkey ■ The turmoil in the High Court hearing on the dismissal of the head of the Shin Bet reflected what Israel has become under the leadership of the prime minister: crazy and conflicted
ISRAEL: Defense Minister Katz says there are tunnels from Gaza to Egypt, IDF denies ■ GAZA: Israel preparing to put at least 20 percent of Gaza in buffer zone, officials say ■ LEBANON: Hezbollah willing to discuss disarmament if Israel withdraws, official says
Testimony from Shin Bet chief Ronen Bar highlights the emptiness of the conflict-of-interest deal to curb the power of a prime minister who is accused of criminal offenses. The gatekeepers can delay the removal of the head of the Shin Bet, but the big picture is grimmer than ever