Ahead of predicted exodus over judicial overhaul, senior officials in Mediterranean nation said to hold series of meetings with entrepreneurs

Convoys circle Knesset as committee debates judicial appointments bill; demonstrators rally outside Eretz Israel Museum in Tel Aviv, some interrupt housing minister's speech

Though no one in Netanyahu's party will vote against the bills, many are uncomfortable with them, and the cracks are beginning to show

Strikes also reported against Syria's Damascus, Latakia; no immediate word on casualties or damage

Violence comes amid widespread anger over the harsh economic conditions in the country, where mismanagement by the ruling class has been rampant for years

Declaring itself 'a bastion of openness,' the cultural institution will close exhibits and cancel tours to join countrywide demonstrations against judicial overhaul

Opening fake social media accounts and leveraging existing ones, IDF Spokesperson's Unit sought to foster public positivity toward 2021 Gaza operation; IDF acknowledges 'error'

The 18-year-old from central Israel says the widely televised tourney is even bigger than he imagined. Though not seeing much playing time in his rookie season, opportunity awaits