Military to deploy more intelligence officers and use satellite images to present what it says will show deployment of troops and locations of Palestinian militants during fatal exchange of fire; says ballistic examination still needed for definite conclusions

Explainer: Observer says relations could open doors for Saudi in West and for Israel in other Muslim nations still keeping existing ties under wraps but change likely not before death of King Salman

Bill to prevent indicted candidate from forming a government not expected to reach vote before elections; Netanyahu supporters say bill tabled to stop popular leader

'Take advantage of every day, every hour and every minute left in order to clear the table,' Bennett urges ministers, while thanking them for their 'incredible accomplishments'; PM prepares to brief Lapid who says will ensure seamless transition

In the talks described as first steps in regional cooperation, participants agree in principle on mechanism to communicate when threats from Iran detected; report comes after Gantz says regional air defense agreement underway

Jerusalem approves 3,500 additional permits, increasing the total number to 12,000; Israel employs nearly 100,000 West Bank and Gaza Palestinian workers, Population and Immigration Authority says

Israeli Air Force expected to receive its first Sikorsky CH-53K helicopter in 2026, as its predecessor is expected to be decommissioned in 2025 after more than 50 years of service