Khamenei 'right-hand man' Vahid Haghanian, who's under US sanctions, also among candidates awaiting hardline Guardian Council's approval to vie in race called after Raisi's death

Demos urging early elections, Gaza ceasefire-hostage deal estimated to be largest since Oct. 7; arrests reported; activist says anti-Netanyahu movement to escalate tactics

Organizer says Ben Gvir, Smotrich 'taking country hostage' with threats to bring down government, as protesters cheer US president for unveiling latest hostage-ceasefire proposal

Hawkish opposition figure says he won't accept role in beleaguered government, calls for elections now

It seems the PM is being asked to choose between his own interests and Israel's, while Hamas is urged to consent to its own demise. But maybe there's a more limited US game plan

Murdered by Hamas terrorists while fleeing the desert rave on October 7

Museum says none of its collection at risk as firefighters bring blaze in Valley of the Cross under control after several hours

Some 40 projectiles fired in series of attacks that sparked massive fire in Golan Heights; anti-tank missile from Lebanon damages building in border town