'The move by PM Netanyahu and President Trump from aid to partnership shows the strength and sophistication of our relationship,' the Prime Minister's Office said in a statement

They were senior officials in the IDF, Shin Bet and Mossad who devoted their lives to Israel's security. Today, they are activists protecting Palestinians in the West Bank from troops and settlers. Have they had a change of heart? Quite the opposite

The Democratic victory in the U.S. midterms could help bring the Palestinian issue back into the spotlight. In a region where personal relations substitute for strategy, relying on Trump won't be enough

Leiberman said that the opposition must refrain from another election, even if it means compromising on key issues, 'including the draft bill.' United Torah Judaism chairman: 'It's encouraging to see them showing flexibility on this issue'

Two Bedouin activists say they were strip-searched by Shin Bet interrogators, and one describes threats to force a confession about Qatari funding. An official says the agency has presented no supporting evidence to the attorney general

Israel's kosher laws leave charcuterie lovers wanting, but a small new plant in Petah Tikva is defying the trend with artisanal bacon, sausages and kabanos

This week at Ben-Gurion Airport: A photographer who left the Haredi world finds an unexpected connection to Jewish life in Brussels, while a stay-at-home dad who left Israel for New York finds a sense of belonging in the history of Jewish wandering

Police said the shootings were likely criminally motivated. According to a Haaretz tally, the latest killings bring the number of people murdered in Israel since the start of the year to 235, including 194 Arabs

Ma'aleh Adumim Mayor Guy Yifrah said the demolitions followed a demand by the municipality, adding, 'At a meeting we held with [the Civil Administration chief], we agreed on addressing these structures – and there are results on the ground'

The opposition's boycott of Arab parties may be Netanyahu's last political gift – and a costly diplomatic mistake

The judge overseeing the election wanted to defend its results from Netanyahu's incitement. By bringing the Shin Bet chief to his side, he made it seem like the secret police have the final say

An Eisenkot-led government backed by Arab parties could help Israel regain U.S. bipartisan support – but only if both sides are willing to compromise

Abdul El-Sayed won the Michigan Senate race in part by making Israel a pocketbook issue. Others may follow his playbook

Instead of making false equivalences and lecturing opposition lawmakers on their refusal to unite with Netanyahu, President Herzog should respect the election results

Tehran has also demanded the lifting of U.S. sanctions, the release of frozen assets and war reparations. Iran's top security official said Thursday that the Strait of Hormuz would remain closed until Washington met its conditions

Prominent Jewish public figures worldwide called on Israel's opposition party leaders 'to build a coalition for change that will serve Israel, Diaspora Jewry and our relations,' as Eisenkot is set get the first shot to form a new government

Blair is due to meet Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot on Friday as the Trump administration seeks to advance Gaza's demilitarization and reconstruction. 'Our most urgent challenge now is to turn this agreement into a credible stage-by-stage plan,' he said

A sweeping Democratic majority could leave party leaders with little need for DSA votes, testing the newcomers' willingness to build coalitions beyond their ideological allies

Ex-chief Ami Ayalon led the former officials who reviewed classified intelligence on election interference. They urged further inquiry into suspected foreign funding of Arab parties but warned against casting doubt on the results

Brad Lander rejected Lapid's pitch for an American outreach tour, calling for respect for international law and Palestinian rights. The Jewish congressman-elect sees withholding military aid as a way to press for change

Eisenkot was recommended by 67 of the 120 elected Knesset members in consultations with the president. Herzog will pick the candidate he believes has the best chance of forming a government

Both Arab-majority parties backed Eisenkot, while United Torah Judaism – traditionally aligned with Netanyahu and Likud – declined to endorse either candidate

While the Democratic Party is charting a new path against Trump's policies, nearly all Jewish Israeli opposition leaders remain unwilling to accept Arab voters as full partners in determining who governs

With a majority of elected Knesset members recommending Gadi Eisenkot, President Isaac Herzog is expected to task him with forming the next government

Dr. Udi Baharav was summoned for questioning for assaulting a police officer – and claims police are trying to obstruct the investigation against the volunteer police doctor, who he says blocked him from treating an unconcious protester

The two crossings in southern Israel are designed to reconnect endangered gazelle populations separated by major roads and a railway line

What 'unity' can there be with a failed leader whose warmongering, racism and cruelty have led to the abyss? The delusional idea still holds sway – not just in Netanyahu's circles, but with Israel's president himself

Just a decade ago, Netanyahu looked like the vanguard of the neo-authoritarian populism sweeping the world. But after defeats in Hungary, Serbia and the U.S. midterms, the prime minister suddenly seems out of step with the changing political winds

An Israeli official hopes to repair the damage from Netanyahu's distancing of Democrats as they take control of Congress. Others say only a change in policy toward Palestinians can mend the rift

Even if an alternative coalition cannot immediately be formed, the new Knesset has the authority – and responsibility – to restore its independence, repair the damage to democratic institutions and rein in executive power

Democrats' sweeping midterm victory has thrust the U.S. and Iran into a race against time. After Congress changes hands, Middle East leaders will have two Washingtons to deal with