Exports comprise 30% of Israel’s economic activity. Economy Ministry: Growth led by the high tech sector such as software, computing, and research and development services.

Likud will hold a leadership vote, apparently in around six weeks, as pressure mounts on the veteran leader from MK Gideon Sa’ar, who called for a snap primary vote. Likud MK Nir Barkat: Nir Barkat: “The call to conduct primaries for the leadership of the party is an attempt to oust the premier." Supreme Court dismisses a petition by a watchdog group to force Netanyahu to step aside.

"We caught all the mercenaries who openly confessed they were doing mercenary work for America," says senior commander.

Ruta Vanagaite's controversial book "Our People; Journey With an Enemy" re-ignites debate, leads to protests. "We have been pressured by many people to scrap the entire project," says source close to production.