US peace team was 'weeks' away from inking deal with northwest African country to re-establish ties with Israel, outgoing officials say, adding that Jakarta was not far behind

Abir Kara of the 'I am Shulman' group says his 'entire movement' will back the right-wing party in March election; Itzik Shmuli rules out bid for Labor leadership

Acting Defense Secretary Miller says vetting of troops securing ceremony continues; Pentagon has found no intelligence so far that would indicate an insider threat

Outgoing Senate Republican majority leader accuses US president of feeding the rioters 'lies' about the election and encouraging them to storm the seat of American democracy

Cole James Bridges believed he was communicating with Islamic State; provided detailed instructions on tactics for terror attacks, including on American soldiers in Mideast