Enhanced security detail makes ex-PM's protection equivalent to that of defense minister; Yisrael Beytenu submits formal complaint after Liberman hit with death threats

People of Israel chair clarifies he's not planning to cross the aisle; ramping up pressure, Netanyahu shares call by bereaved families for Winter to drop out

Netanyahu reportedly tried to entice Moti Leitner to drop out, offering to appoint him as a special adviser for ultra-Orthodox affairs in next government

Pollsters expect 63% Arab turnout, up 7% from 2022; with opposition bloc largely against Arab parties joining coalition, community leaders hope they can still wield influence

IDF opens some 850 polling stations, including mobile sites in Gaza, Lebanon and Syria, as October 27 election day approaches

Former Mossad head Yossi Cohen, ex-defense chief Moshe Yaalon among those summoned under warning; IDF chief Zamir, ex-president Rivlin also to give testimony, but not as suspects

Military reportedly approaches attorney general about PM's address to graduating cadets after members of public raise concerns

As taboos against naturalization and voting ebb, Buq'ata Mayor William Abu Awad expects many locals to back Benjamin Netanyahu, out of gratitude for Israel's aiding their Syrian brethren

Upcoming festival seeks to bring local talent to the attention of international scouts, but funding cuts and hostile attitudes to Jewish state have it starting on a sour note

Tel-Hai University of Kiryat Shmona in the Galilee, formerly a college, aims to draw more students, faculty and industry to the area, marking culmination of 21-year plan