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'

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

Jewish-American actor tells NYT of getting bad 'vibe' from Netanyahu in chance 1980s meeting; wife Kathryn Grody says antisemitism claims being used to silence criticism of Israel

Military says targets in northeastern Beqaa Valley include Radwan unit facilities, where military activity was taking place in 'blatant violation' of November ceasefire

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'

IDF chief appoints Maj. Gen. Rafi Milo as next Northern Command head; defense attaché to US Maj. Gen. Hidai Zilberman gets Planning Directorate

Huckabee's statement appears to be his first on settler violence; police representative stuns judge by admitting to being unaware anyone was killed in attack