Herzog, the 69-year-old brother of President Isaac Herzog, is a retired Brig.-Gen., former military secretary, and head of staff for defense ministers Shaul Mofaz and Ehud Barak.
Washington urged Israel to follow international humanitarian law in Lebanon as IDF ground forces expand, amid escalating tensions with Hezbollah.
Gallant's office did not comment on whether his visit meant a delay in Israel's response to Iran's massive rocket barrage last Tuesday.
Israel Police opened an investigation into a social media post inciting violence against Prime Minister Netanyahu, possibly from an overseas source.
With the rise of antisemitism across the US in recent years, JFNA leaders stressed in the letter that the need for the transfer of the museum has become more urgent.
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The exhibit, titled Sacred Words: Revealing the Earliest Hebrew Book, features the book from the 700s which was discovered in Afghanistan.
Cyprus’ Defense Minister Vasilis Palmas and US Assistant Secretary of Defense for International Security Affairs Celeste Wallander signed the agreement in Nicosia.
The organizers of the event said the families were not interested in having representatives of the Israeli government speak at the ceremony.
Iran and Hezbollah’s hesitation to retaliate for recent assassinations stems from Israeli threats and US negotiations. What’s keeping them at bay?