Legendary artist recognized for 'tremendous contribution to music and society,' Rivlin says

President says 'red lines are crossed in the name of so-called governance'; Supreme Court chief justice decries 'violation of the independent, neutral status of courts'

Unlike after his election victory, Israeli leaders waste no time in welcoming new US president; PM also tweets thanks to Trump 'for all the great things you have done for Israel'

President meets with directors of 6 medical centers, warns there is 'no time to waste'

Yuli Edelstein says prisons will follow official guidelines for inmates to receive shots, won't differentiate between guards and prisoners

President's statement comes amid Public Security Minister Ohana continued refusal to inoculate inmates

Israel Democracy Institute survey records declining trust in public institutions amid COVID pandemic and continued lack of political stability

President calls on population to abide by new lockdown due to begin Friday 12:01 a.m., says it's needed so we don't 'kill each other'

Coalition whip Miki Zohar ponders which of two is more damaging to democracy; Rivlin urges Israelis not to let divisions lead them to kind of violence seen in Washington

War against Hezbollah, Iranian nuke are atop list of threats facing Israel, according to the Institute for National Security Studies, but societal issues come in a close third