Across the EU and in capitals across Europe, Israel's attacks on Lebanon, West Bank violence and the death penalty law for Palestinian convicts are fueling high tensions. Losing a defense pact with Italy and Viktor Orbán's veto in the same week is raising alarm in Jerusalem

Culture Minister Miki Zohar has denied any wrongdoing after a 12-hour questioning; police suspect insurance businessman Ezra Gabai traded political backing for favors in the sprawling Histadrut case

The indicted officer, who served at the Kerem Shalom Crossing, made millions of shekels by helping smuggle a truck full of goods into Gaza