Demonstrators try to cause disruptions around airport as Netanyahu set to travel to Rome; IDF reservists surround HQ of conservative think tank credited for government plan

Netanyahu hopes to capitalize on Rome's commitment to replace energy imports from Russia in wake of Ukraine invasion to score historic political achievement during three-day visit to EU nation

There are certainly challenges in Israeli society when it comes to gender equality but some remarkable women shatter the glass ceiling in Israel, and make the world a better place

Ichilov hospital received two men suffering mild injuries and the suspected terrorist who was critically hurt; Netanyahu briefed while in Rome for a visit; gunman opens fire at men standing outside restaurant on trendy Dizengoff street while anti government protesters march streets away

Colonel Gilad Peled rejects claims he encourages anyone to refuse to volunteer amid the government's assault on the judicial system; protests continue to block roads, clash with police after forcing the prime minister to chopper to the airport for his weekend trip to Rome

Officials say striking a normalization deal has become a priority for the U.S. and Israel amid possible confrontation with Iran and its aid to Russia in the Ukraine War; also add that the Palestinian issue was not a priority for Saudi Arabia