PM says strikes in line with demilitarization policy, pledge to protect Druze; Damascus says truce reached with factions controlling Sweida, where sectarian violence has killed scores

Leaders of City University of New York, Georgetown and Berkeley hauled before lawmakers; protesters repeatedly interrupt proceedings with shouts of 'genocide'

Facing coalition turmoil and growing criticism over Gaza conflict, PM hails his wartime actions, repeats claims that intel officials dismissed Hamas threat and kept him in the dark

In raucous session, only 73 of the required 90 lawmakers back motion to boot Hadash-Ta'al chairman Ayman Odeh, who vows to 'stand strong against fascism' and 'fight for democracy'

New maps still envision 2 KM buffer zone around Rafah, where Israel is planning controversial 'humanitarian city' that terror group aims to thwart; Trump still bullish a deal can be reached

Jewish-American actor tells NYT of getting bad 'vibe' from Netanyahu in chance 1980s meeting; wife Kathryn Grody says antisemitism claims being used to silence criticism of Israel

Military says targets in northeastern Beqaa Valley include Radwan unit facilities, where military activity was taking place in 'blatant violation' of November ceasefire

Assailants choke, punch and kick driver Ahmad Shehadeh during overnight bus ride, breaking his nose; MK Tibi calls attackers 'young Jewish Kahanists' with 'effective immunity'