Golan is expected to be investigated for bribery and fraud after a TV exposé alleged she used a nonprofit to enrich allies and herself. She denies wrongdoing, calling the report 'AI-generated lies'

Netanyahu spent years undermining Israel's ties with the Democrats. Now he appears to have sparked a seismic shift among Republicans too

Housing Ministry Chief of Staff Moti Babchik was appointed by the current housing minister's predecessor. He blamed the prime minister for the government's inability to pass a bill granting Haredi men an exemption from mandatory military service

Several strikes were reported throughout Friday across Gaza's north, south, east and coastal regions. Meanwhile, PM Netanyahu and Pope Leo discussed Thursday's strike on the sole Catholic church in Gaza, and religious officials were allowed entry into the Strip to deliver aid

An Israeli official said that Hamas is delaying the Gaza cease-fire discussions due to its refusal to address two key issues: the deployment of IDF forces during the truce period and the number of Palestinian security prisoners to be released in exchange for each hostage

Netanyahu's rare admission followed Trump's call demanding Israel explain the deadly strike on Gaza's Holy Family Church