Erik Kurilla gained extensive experience in the Iraq and Afghanistan wars

The Times of Israel speaks to figures seeking to head the venerable body as drawn-out nomination reveals political rifts; coalition nominees refuse interviews

Tomer Addadi has written music for Harel Skaat, Shiri Maimon and Avraham Fried, and is now singing duets of his own music, for a new album

But Jaroslaw Kaczynski denies Pegasus was used to target his political opponents; 'It would be bad if the Polish services did not have this type of tool,' he says

Airline caused 'emotional suffering' to travelers who went without food for some 10 hours, judge says in ruling

The $150,000 payments were announced unilaterally by Tehran and not connected to $80 million awarded to six victims by a Canadian court

Maccabi Haifa's Mohammad Abu Fani helps team to a crucial 3-2 win by keeping the ball in the opposition corner for two minutes to run down the clock

Health and education ministries agree to scrap 'traffic light' plan that quarantined classes based on vaccination rates, starting Sunday; decision pending committee approval