Funding for legal fees ruled illicit by High Court in October; coalition tried to push bill allowing PM to keep money but postponed it after pressure by opposition and coalition

In a pre-recorded video screened at the opening 75th Independence Day ceremony, the prime minister stressed unity as central to the wonders of modern Israel. Was he listening?

Police raid of Al-Aqsa on holy month's second week nearly sparked regional conflict; Israeli conduct -- pushed by US, UAE and Jordan -- helped calm hostility, but concern remains

Netanyahu calls for unity as protesters opposed to his government's hardline policies gather outside Jerusalem event and opponents hold 'protest party' in Tel Aviv

Coalition members heckled, one barred from attending event; scuffles break out in Beersheba, Rehovot; some walk out as Netanyahu calls for unity at main ceremony in Jerusalem

Main ceremonies to begin after 2-minute nationwide siren at 11 a.m., with Netanyahu and Herzog attending at Mount Herzl; Ben Gvir going to Beersheba after bucking calls to stay out

Exhibit of 12 neo-pointillist portraits of prime ministers offer fresh perspectives for Israel's 75th, at Jerusalem Biennale Gallery in old Shaare Zedek building

Army chief Halevy praises Jewish tradition of arguing, but says disputes must be kept outside cemetery, responding to worries overhaul fight will harm remembrances

PM discusses Iran nuclear threat and expanding Abraham Accords with group of lawmakers led by House minority leader Hakeem Jeffries, amid heat over judicial push

Opposition assures attendees of Jewish Federations General Assembly in Tel Aviv that current government will be voted out and support for nation should remain strong