Announcement appears to undercut indirect talks between Iran and the United States on bringing both fully back into the battered deal that resumed this week

Event includes Jewish community leaders, lawmakers, and Israeli envoy to U.S. and marks fourth night of holiday; 'whether it’s in the temple of Jerusalem or the temple of our democracy, nothing broken or profaned is beyond repair, nothing' Biden says in his remarks

Jewish state says Hamas activists among protesters, justifying open-fire regulations; IDF rejects findings saying mass riots cover for cross-border attacks; Israeli fire killed at least 215 Palestinians, most of them unarmed

As Iran and world powers are trying to revive 2015 deal, PM tells Secretary of State Antony Blinken Tehran using 'nuclear blackmail as a negotiating tactic'; meanwhile, Gantz tells Ynet an attack on Iran is an option

Analysis: Jerusalem has spent billions preparing for an attack in Iran, stocking up on Iron Dome missiles, advanced precision weapons and hosting a bunch of drills in all frontiers; Hezbollah would most likely join the campaign but it remains unclear to what extent

Former Bennett ally among signatories calling for action against government; right wing, religious factions view cabinet as insufficiently protective of Jewish life and customs in Israel

Tehran's top negotiator Ali Bagheri Kani calls for all restrictions to be lifted 'at once' as a prerequisite, saying that if world powers accept terms then talks in Vienna can continue

Government scraps controversial program only five days after its cabinet approval, saying it followed 'an up-to-date situational assessment,' rendering it unnecessary; Health Minister Horowitz praises decision