Israel

Together with Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, Gallant also weighs possibility of giving legal status to the local yeshiva – which currently sits on contested land – by relocating it.

The so-called "Arnona Fund" would see wealthier municipalities subsidize poorer ones with local business property taxes.

The talks are set to resume after being put on hold for a week due to the IDF's campaign in Gaza.

New survey shows that while Israeli society has become more accepting of people with disabilities in recent years, there is much room for growth.

National Security Minister blasts the European Union for canceling an event in protest of his attendance.

The survey, which was conducted among a representative sample of 1,191 citizens, revealed that 70% of the Jewish public feel a historical connection to Judea and Samaria, 63% an emotional connection, and 48% a religious connection. As far as living in Judea and Samaria is concerned, 47% of the Jewish survey respondents say that they would consider moving there.

The national security minister calls the decision to return three bodies of Palestinian terrorists “a grave mistake that will cost us dearly.”

Demonstrations continue unabated as the controversial legislation remains on hold while President Isaac Herzog is holding talks in hopes for a compromise.

Opposition criticizes the plan to build small power stations that will supply ultra-Orthodox areas on Shabbat, saying it could cost the Israeli economy millions.