Special panel says NIS 500,000 ($158,000) packages, approved by cabinet on Sunday, are intended to relieve economic duress until a state commission of inquiry on the tragedy that killed 45 people decides on a settlement

Prolific jurist, who headed top court between 2015–2017, oversaw state commission of inquiry into Meron disaster in recent months; President Herzog says Naor 'will go down in Israeli history as the queen of justice'

2022 Strategic assessment delivered to president warns Iran also increasing capabilities to attack Israel on multiple fronts with proxies armed with advanced missiles and drones; says Israel will remain isolated in case of return to 2015 nuclear deal

Former PM posts video clip on social media thanking supporters and vowing to remain at the helm of Likud as it attempts to return to power; plea deal not expected before AG Mandelblit retires at end of January

The rioting settlers hurled stones and damaged storefront windows and cars in the village of Huwara near Nablus as they celebrated the release from custody of one of their number accused of hurling a stun grenade at a Palestinian home; Gant condemns violent action