Rallies across the country come as coalition expected to drive contentious legislation through committee in coming days, despite Herzog plea for halt to 'oppressive' blitz

Forces detain four others who allegedly aided in Thursday night's attack in Beitar Illit; five more wanted Palestinians nabbed in Qalqilya

Organizers claim half a million attend weekly protests, mark Thursday as 'day of escalating resistance'; coalition scheduled to drive contentious bills through Knesset committee

6 deputy commissioners call for Shabtai to resign over handling of now-frozen removal of Tel Aviv district commander, linked to Ben Gvir’s criticism of response to protesters

New research by Dr. Rory MacLellan, who led a 2-year project at Historic Royal Palaces, paints iconic fortress as a place of imprisonment, and sanctuary, for 13th-century Jews

Public letter by over 400 professors urges dialogue with opponents but no halt to 'positive process of repairing the legal system'

Communications Minister Shlomo Karhi has vowed to drastically cut funding from Kan in a bid to engender competition, but observers say his plans are misguided and dangerous

Senior Israeli official briefing reporters in Rome says there are 'a number of reasons' for Netanyahu not yet being hosted by the president, refuses to elaborate