Israeli police say diplomatic missions have not provided requested testimony, footage or forensic access after Saturday's attack in Taybeh; investigators are also seeking suspects in the beating of Washington Post photographer Heidi Levine, who underwent surgery for serious injuries

Residents across southern Israel describe relentless gunfire as arms dealers test weapons for prospective buyers; families fear for their children and local leaders demand tougher enforcement, while police insist shootings are declining and Rahat's mayor reports a 40% drop this year

Two days after saying he trusts nobody, Trump endorsed Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 election; Democrats criticized his intervention, while attacks on European diplomats and an American photographer in the West Bank raised fears of sanctions and a worsening relationship with Washington

Israel's president, foreign minister, IDF and police condemn settler attack on European diplomats, but Netanyahu's office questions the account; witness describes men with crowbars, while Rubio demands action in West Bank's last Christian village

Nine days before the election, the government is set to approve sweeping cuts to education, health, welfare and other ministries to fund urgent military purchases, after already diverting 1 billion shekels from Arab community development; officials warn public services will suffer