IDF Spokesperson Brig.-Gen. Effie Defrin responded to the announcement with an urgent letter sent to unit commanders, saying that the soldier's remarks "do not reflect" the unit and those within it.

Police on Wednesday placed a three-day gag order on the investigation. No connection between the arrest and the investigations into suspected election interference had been publicly established.

Following the October 7 attack, the "Hourglass" fence faced criticism after it was breached at dozens of locations along the 64-kilometer Gaza border.

The agreement marks another step toward strengthening economic relations between Israel and Kazakhstan, Central Asia's largest economy, as both countries seek to expand cooperation.

In its sentencing decision, the court sharply criticized the defendant's actions and his exploitation of the age difference and the family's trust.

Democrats flip states that GOP held for decades and that Trump won by double digits, as voters air frustrations over high prices and Iran war; Israel critics among victors

US president says victorious Democrats 'did a good job' after surprise wins in Texas, Kansas and South Carolina; but White House strikes defiant tone: 'Buckle up'

In apparent swipe at Israel, Democrat says tax funds should go to kids, 'rather than dropping bombs' on other people and their kids; chants of 'Free Palestine heard during speech

Netanyahu lacks votes to advance legislation, while his rivals have limited time to push their agenda; however, he retains authority to launch military operations

Yashar chair vows to nix outgoing coalition's legislation that 'endangers democracy,' reportedly referring to judicial and media overhaul laws; says Netanyahu only commands 46 seats