The people preparing the far-right Otzma Yehudit party for Israel's October 27 vote include a lawyer who once killed a Palestinian, a rapper investigated by the Justice Ministry and a serial provocateur who loves harassing Israelis

Army officials say the latest settlements were established for political reasons despite lacking basic security infrastructure. They warn the move is stretching forces needed for an all-out war and putting civilians and soldiers at unnecessary risk

The police's misconduct investigation unit requested an autopsy of the officer's body, in part to check if he was under the influence of substances. They said he was not diagnosed with PTSD and that the causes of the incident are being investigated