Bill completed in committee overnight in preparation for final vote expected mid-morning after expedited process put in place; Lapid becomes prime minister of caretaker government until new government is formed

IDF escorts hundreds to Shrine known as Joseph's Tomb in outskirts of West Bank city for religious festivities; Commander of local brigade among injured as IDF returns fire and evacuates worshipers from the area

After losing Knesset majority and moving to dissolve parliament, outgoing prime minister says he will not seek re-election and thanks ministers and family for service; says his government proved it is possible to work together even with ideological differences

Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg says the War in Ukraine advances biggest overhaul to military organization since the end of the Cold War; vows to strengthen support for Ukraine after Russia's invasion

The two leaders met at the invitation of the king, in the royal palace in Amman, to discuss strategic, regional and bilateral issues in their third meeting since Herzog took office

Owner of ice cream maker reverses subsidiary's decision to ban sales in disputed territories; local dealer thanks multinational firm for standing up to BDS pressure; Lapid hails decision as win for dialogue

Bill will now proceed to its third reading, which requires a majority approval of 61 votes, where date of elections will also be set; in addition, Knesset okays bill meant to increase funding of political parties during elections by NIS200 million

Defense minister claims Tehran and its Lebanese proxy planned to use cyberattacks against UNIFIL forces in order to acquire intel on its deployment to be used by Hezbollah operatives