Iran has used terrorist groups in the past to strike its regional foes and could mobilize them if the latest tensions with the United States lead to an armed conflict – dramatically expanding the battlefield.

Prime minister attacks Yisrael Beytenu after party agrees to share surplus vote with center-left alliance Blue and White. "Those who want [Blue and White leaders] Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid as prime minister should vote Lieberman, who has joined the Left," Netanyahu says.

“I am preparing a massive campaign; it will be different than anything we have seen before,” Netanyahu says on potential war with Hamas. PM warns Iran it is "not immune" from Israeli action "wherever necessary."

Quality intelligence, deterrence, and a broad security doctrine are the central components for coping with the variety of terrorist threats.

Labor Leader Amir Peretz is trying to breathe new life into the battered party. In a special interview with Israel Hayom, he defends the decision to join forces with the Gesher party, levels harsh criticism at Blue and White, and appeals to frustrated Labor supporters to come back to their political home. Setting his sights on 15 seats come September's election, Peretz insists this goal is feasible.