'We're in this pickle because Iran's nuclear program is advancing to a point beyond which it has any conventional rationale,' U.S. official says, while still voicing hope nuclear deal talks fructify

Justice Ministry says it made its decision to close the case following the questioning of the two officers, who said they acted in self-defense after shooting terrorist seconds after he fell to the ground

Gantz's visit follows reported briefing by Pentagon officials to White House national security advisor on full set of military options available to ensure Tehran is unable to produce a nuclear weapon should diplomacy fail

Secretary of Defense Austin says U.S. 'deeply concerned' about Tehran's nuclear actions, adding that if current policy fails, Biden has made clear that 'we are prepared to turn to other options'

Recent government efforts to stem Omicron spread may herald reinstatement of some restrictions on movement, which threaten to once again torpedo festivities in places like Bethlehem, where Christians believe Jesus was born

PM floats lockdown option at situation assessment discussion on spread of Omicron variant; health minister, Health Ministry blast Bennett and call proposal 'unreasonable'

'We are afraid of the Taliban, but we also know that Afghan women are really brave,' says 18-year-old as she laments group's takeover of country is rolling back 20 years of progress

During meeting, foreign minister presents economic plan for Gaza, which includes eventual disarmament of Hamas; voices Israeli concerns regarding Iran's nuclear program and calls for further cooperation between both countries