Israel

Army grapples with unprecedented departures as career personnel cite burnout and lack of recognition.

The phenomenon occurs when December afternoon sunlight strikes a rock formation during the shortest days of the month, creating an optical illusion where yellow-orange light appears to emerge from the rock like fire.

During his appearance on Monday, defense asks to speak privately with judges at their chambers, resulting in Tuesday's testimony being cancelled over "special circumstances."

Supreme Court orders renewed review of alleged false documentation in 1995 immigration case.

In nearly three hours of testimony in the Tel Aviv District Court, Netanyahu pushed back against prosecutors' portrayal of him as a leader preoccupied with media coverage and luxury gifts. Instead, he detailed high-stakes diplomatic confrontations that he said shaped Israel's security landscape.

After five years and 280 hearings, PM begins defense in cases involving alleged gifts, media deals, and regulatory favors. "Absolute lie," he attacks claim of lavish lifestyle. "I occasionally indulge in a cigar."

Thousands of Soviet Jews risked persecution to greet Israel's first ambassador, overwhelming security measures to show solidarity with the new Jewish state.