After Israeli troops wounded by what appears to be friendly fire, military chief says investigation underway; raid similar to those conducted several times a week made possible due to cooperation with Shin Bet and police anti-terror unit

Military says fire exchanges took place during large-scale arrest raids throughout West Bank - conducted by elite Duvdevan unit and Border Police - that targeted a Hamas terror cell, which security forces had been tracking for several days

With the end of Angela Merkel's 16 year term, Germany prepares for one of the most unpredictable elections in its recent history, with the conservatives and the center-left Social Democrats locked in a tight race

Channel 12 news reports the pair reportedly discussed a myriad of issues, including strengthening relations between neighboring countries, as well as the recent tensions at the Temple Mount that led to the May conflict in Gaza

Education Ministry DG Yigal Slovik tells Ynet education system is ready to reopen after weeks of High Holidays, saying he trusts parents to get their children tested; adds he supports decision to deny pay to unvaccinated teachers who decline COVID testing

Itzik Saidyan said to be communicating with family as doctors began weaning him off anesthesia; 26-year-old attempted suicide in April after years-long battle with authorities to recognize extent of his disability