Although Israel eases some restrictions on tourists imposed during pandemic, only few return to visit the tourism-dependent biblical birthplace of Jesus, ravaged by COVID-induced economic crisis

Piece of legislation would force a premier to step down after eight years in power, or, alternately, after serving two terms that followed two elections; bill will not apply retroactively, thus not affecting Netanyahu

Shin Bet says sleeper cell was planning several attacks in the West Bank, Jerusalem and other parts of Israel and seized resources dedicated to that end, including funds, arms and explosives

Panel submits interim findings designed to help authorities better plan for next festival, advising to limit number of worshippers to 20,000 at a time and ban food on premises to 'reduce the duration of stay, the danger of falling and slipping on garbage'

Nir Hefetz describes erstwhile boss as 'much more' than a 'control freak' who 'spends at least as much of his time on media as he spends on security matters'