Controversial bill passes 44-5, after MKs from both sides of the aisle leave the plenum rather than vote; stricter version also approved

Meretz MK Mossi Raz vows to torpedo new settlement, 'even if it means toppling the government,' while coalition chairwoman Silman hails decision

Women seeking to terminate a pregnancy must justify themselves before an impersonal panel, a step reformers want to abolish. After decades, the Health Ministry is now on their side

President also appeals to common Abrahamic heritage at Tomb of the Patriarchs; left-wing demonstrators slamming his visit are blocked by troops from reaching the West Bank city

With Herzog set to light candles at Tomb of Patriarchs, terror group warns Israel 'fully responsible for repercussions'; Israeli left also plans protests against move

Herzog to participate in ceremony at Cave of the Patriarchs holy site; dovish party lawmakers blast event in West Bank: 'President should be unifying figure'

Survey sees surge for Likud and Labor, while New Hope would fall under electoral threshold; blocs would be tied, with 56 seats each

'If we lose hope, we lose the future,' Abbas says during meeting with Nitzan Horowitz, Isawi Frej; PA President invites all other coalition members to Ramallah

Meretz politician Issawi Frej hopes to end years of deadlock in ties, with Health Minister Horowitz, Environment Minister Zandberg meeting Palestinian counterparts in Jerusalem

Interior minister says coalition will bring proposal back to Knesset within weeks; Yamina's Chikli, who torpedoed measure, says he'd consider running with Likud in new elections