Ahead of Trump's visit to the country, a look at a seemingly austere culture that in fact features widespread love for US franchises such as Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks

Netanyahu reportedly weighing making 'professional appointment' for 2 years to revitalize the agency, but Dichter responds that anyone raising his candidacy is 'delusional'

Gazan media claims 8 killed in overnight Israeli strikes near Khan Younis * Russia launches aerial attack on Kyiv, proposes direct talks with Ukraine in Istanbul this week

In series of interviews, Huckabee says president not 'snubbing' Israel by skipping it on Mideast trip, US will 'never get in the way' of Israel's self defense, even against Iran

Explosions are heard in 2 Indian-controlled cities in Kashmir, followed by blackout; truce is celebrated in Pakistan as resident says 'we have won'

While asserting that his legislation is not intended to raise public officials' wages, Likud's Avihai Boaron insists some are having trouble making ends meet

Political reporter Sam Sokol on Haredi parties' dilemma as public loses patience with lack of enlistment; reporter Sue Surkes on two initiatives to boost Negev security and welfare

Iranian FM Araghchi and US special envoy Witkoff to speak directly and via Omani mediators, as Israel looks on with concern