Ceremony had been postponed due to fears of Hezbollah attack; previous candidate bowed out amid controversy over role in corruption probe

Senior Yamina leader says he won't give Netanyahu a 'blank check' to protect him from prosecution, but also won't risk damaging country at sensitive time

Left-wing leader says Israel should partner President Abbas's PA to statehood: 'They've been partners for 25 years. We work with them daily on security coordination'

Newspaper says planned retaliation for Ashdod attack was opposed by some security chiefs; Netanyahu shelved idea after attorney general told him cabinet approval was needed

The other possibilities -- a third round of voting or a narrow, right-wing government -- carry exorbitant price tags

Director Taika Waititi also wins director prize; festival is considered an Oscars bellwether

Bin Salman wants partial sale of state-owned company as part of economic diversification efforts after he led kingdom into Yemen war, appearing to put oil giant at risk of attack

'Towards tomorrow': Israel's booth at UAE exposition a rare opportunity to showcase Israeli innovation in water technology, health and hi-tech to the Arab World