The exchange comes amid growing Israeli concern over Ankara’s efforts to expand its influence in Jerusalem and the Palestinian arena; former diplomats and researchers call for tougher restrictions on Turkish visitors

Nothing can stop her: After surviving cardiac arrest, a pacemaker implant and severe kidney failure as a child, Michal Shamis, 17,  now volunteers with Magen David Adom and hopes to become a doctor, drawing on her own experience to support patients

Ministers and lawmakers are pressing the PM to limit last-minute appointments as merger talks stall and potential recruits remain under wraps ahead of Tuesday’s filing deadline

Three former senior female public-sector executives — Keren Terner, Liran Avisar Ben-Horin and Michal Negri — take places 2-4 behind Bennett, while Eitan Ginzburg is fifth and nine active reservists are also included on the slate

Saudi-backed government forces report 84 troops killed, mostly in rocket attacks, while Houthi sources say 57 fighters died in southwest Yemen

The Iranians announced that they would declare a 'restricted zone' around Hormuz: 'Any ship that enters will be put on the sanctions list.'; Trump goes on a social media attack, including a map of Iran with his image and with the equator upside down 

Security officials say Hezbollah is trying to slow IDF operations on the strategic Ali Taher ridge; Lebanese reports say one killed, three wounded

Polls put the party above 40%, but Germany’s 5% threshold and tactical voting could determine whether it can govern alone; Jewish leaders warn that control of police, intelligence, education and state institutions would carry consequences far beyond the election