Society for Protection of Nature in Israel, which opposed the move along with Environment Ministry and Nature Authority, argues existing communities should instead be expanded

Security establishment reportedly fears escalation in West Bank during president's time in Israel over lack of major US peace initiative

Kingdom currently allows pilgrims from Israel but requires them to travel through a third country; direct flights from Tel Aviv would cut costs by half, says Minister Esawi Frej

Kyiv fuming that Ankara did not impound ship, as Turkey struggles to maintain relations both with Ukraine and Russia

Mideast diplomat says unclear whether deal will be done in time for Biden visit, as Jerusalem and Riyadh don't have formal ties, and latter hesitant to put agreement in writing

In light of successful vaccination campaign that began in March, ministry says it will no longer push the vaccine for children over the age of six

Israel's Foreign Ministry says it is 'premature' to make any final decisions, as ultra-Orthodox figures remain defiant that Rosh Hashanah tradition will take place as planned

Israeli Foreign Ministry expresses horror at false and defamatory claim, says Palestinian incitement 'encourages shedding the blood of Israeli civilians'