U.S. Secretary of State calls attack on Israeli-operated vessel - which resulted in death of British security guard and Romanian crewman - 'direct threat to freedom of navigation and commerce'

Explainer: After heated debates regarding the budget for 2021-2022, the cabinet also approved a set of reforms to go into the Arrangements Law, addressing a multitude of issues including kosher certification, foreign produce imports, green energy and the housing and transport crises

UN Watch reveals more than 100 instances of UNRWA employees using social media to promote hate of Israel and Jews; behavior believed much more widespread as organization consistently fails to uphold zero tolerance for racism policy

After a meeting that lasted almost 24 hours, ministers agreed on the final touches in a meeting between Bennett and heads of coalition factions; Health Ministry will get additional NIS 2B after Horowitz conditioned passing of the budget on the increase

Tehran dismisses 'baseless accusations' from U.S., Israel and West it was behind the July 29 strike that left two crew members dead, with London and U.S. saying operation was carried out using explosive drones

Speaking to Knesset, PM says previous administration let Hezbollah amass rockets able to reach any part of the country; Defense Minister Gantz promises Israel will act quickly in response to attack on Israeli-operated tanker last week

Serious cases continue to gradually rise, 217 hospitalized with 43 on ventilators; Health Ministry chief warns morbidity situation is 'worrying,' urges Israelis to adhere to guidelines and 'save lives'