New York Times investigation shows unprecedented steps by Mnuchin to ease sanctions on Dan Gertler, accused of massive corruption in Democratic Republic of Congo

With hotel quarantine requirement set to expire, top ministers agree to further restrict entry to country over virus variant fears

Civilian who was held by Syrian regime and then returned via Moscow reportedly expresses no regrets for crossing border: 'Syria was, for me, another destination for a trip'

Despite government recommendation, only one-third of pregnant women in Israel have been vaccinated; 50 expectant mothers currently hospitalized, including 8 in critical condition

Parole board allows release 8 months before end of sentence, saying criminal boss has had 'change in thinking'; prosecutors decry 'crocodile tears'

MK Fateen Mulla reportedly in contact with Ramallah officials regarding encouraging Arab Israelis to back the PM in March election; PA said to fear an even more hawkish leader

Military does not immediately elaborate on nature of the danger, says troops thwarted it; Palestinian media says Gazan boat targeted

Destruction of barrier at Iron Age Israelite cultic site deep in PA-controlled Area B creates media maelstrom, as right-wing campaign claims Palestinians destroying heritage sites