New maps still envision 2 KM buffer zone around Rafah, where Israel is planning controversial 'humanitarian city' that terror group aims to thwart; Trump still bullish a deal can be reached

Assailants choke, punch and kick driver Ahmad Shehadeh during overnight bus ride, breaking his nose; MK Tibi calls attackers 'young Jewish Kahanists' with 'effective immunity'

In raucous session, only 73 of the required 90 lawmakers back motion to boot Hadash-Ta'al chairman Ayman Odeh, who vows to 'stand strong against fascism' and 'fight for democracy'

Degel Hatorah claims coalition 'repeatedly violated its commitments to care for the status of yeshiva students'; Edelstein said to vow he won't agree to further concessions on bill

Resignations, including of former UN rights chief, come as the US imposes sanctions on international anti-Israel investigators

British Board of Deputies identifies rising antisemitism in civil society, including national health service, unions, and professional bodies, leaving Jews 'nowhere they can turn'

PM says strikes in line with demilitarization policy, pledge to protect Druze; Damascus says truce reached with factions controlling Sweida, where sectarian violence has killed scores

Leaders of City University of New York, Georgetown and Berkeley hauled before lawmakers; protesters repeatedly interrupt proceedings with shouts of 'genocide'