Cmdr. Kobi Yaakobi says he had to make quick, tough decisions in early stages of huge blaze near Jerusalem to avoid repeat of 2010 Carmel disaster, which killed 44 people

Kan broadcaster talks to spokesperson, who notes that minorities have religious freedom; Zebulon Simantov has said he would leave for Israel if Taliban returned

A new book by Gary Ginsberg reveals how 'first friends' can make history over a drink or round of golf - and may have been crucial in the formation of the Jewish state

US national security adviser says seizure of weapons during Afghanistan takeover underlines 'the difficult choices a president faces... in the context of the end of a 20-year war'

Private events limited to 100 outdoors, 50 indoors; Green Pass system extended to children 3 and up; masks required in all indoor spaces

Ben Zion Mutzafi, a leading ultra-Orthodox voice urging adherence to COVID-19 rules, later says there is 'no point in speaking to such people'

Conservative movement vows probe, suspends 2 staffers, as more alleged victims of longtime official surface; Jordan Soffer, 1st to speak out, says USY, USCJ haven't contacted him

Prime minister to make snap 48-hour trip to US due to COVID precautions; premier says visit will focus on Iran, but White House says sides will discuss Palestinian issue too