The Druze in Israel are mourning the deaths of 11 children in a rocket strike from Lebanon on the Golan Heights. The close-knit community plays a key part in Israeli military and society, but is also divided on those issues. Who are the Druze, what is their relationship with communities across the Middle East and how has the latest war affected them?

While Netanyahu got his photo-op in the Oval Office and applause in Congress, many key problems remain unsolved – above all the hostage deal – and a fierce dispute with Kamala Harris erupted

The effects of mounting sanctions on settlers won't be limited to the West Bank, and they're already chipping away at Israel's international legitimacy, says Shuki Friedman, vice president of the Jewish People Policy Institute

'I will not be silent': Why a Kamala Harris presidency – with her explicit intention to move past a binary conversation about Israel and the Palestinians – should be welcomed by all sides of the conflict

Netanyahu came to Washington with a show of optimism on a deal to release the hostages, and then – after the Israeli public saw him receiving standing ovations in Congress – decided to revert back to his rejectionist position

The Russian roulette Israel has been playing in the north gave way in Madjal Shams on Saturday, when Hezbollah responded to an Israeli attack on its operatives. PM Netanyahu could only participate in defense consultations from afar, given his insistence on extending his Washington trip