Security chiefs were hoping a hostage deal might deescalate war, including in the north. After Friday's attack, and Israel's inevitable response, they're bracing for wider conflict

White House said working to dissuade Putin from renewed push to transfer missiles to Iran-backed rebels, as CENTCOM chief says strikes in Yemen 'failing' to prevent Red Sea chaos

Meanwhile, Netanyahu remains mum on Houthi attack on coastal city

Speaker Johnson has pledged greater security to arrest disruptors, as bipartisan support for the war in Gaza has crumbled; some Democrats will boycott, others may protest on floor

Biden rejected move in past, but White House again considering option, believing that far-right ministers are behind lack of enforcement on settler violence, settlement expansion

Fuel depot, other facilities at Hodeida Port targeted in Israel's first strike in Yemen, one of its farthest-ever actions, in response to months of attacks on country amid Gaza war

In its second web-based exhibition, YIVO makes available the lucid observations of Yitskhok Rudashevski, a 15-year-old made wise beyond his years by a life of oppression

Move follows outcry over having Palestinian activist as face of shoe first unveiled at games that were overshadowed by massacre of 11 Israeli athletes by Palestinian terror group