Muted Independence Day celebrations held as fires still blaze in several areas * Police sources say 3 arrested for arson, ...

Hundreds of armed Druze men are seen setting up positions to defend their towns after dozens killed in attacks near Damascus ...

In a special Independence Day episode, senior analyst Haviv Rettig Gur takes us back to the first prime minister's conflicted ...

Speaking to The Times of Israel as Israel marks its 77th anniversary, president says hostages must be priority and Haredim ...

Planes from Europe expected in coming hours; firefighter numbers scaled back; all evacuees okayed to return home, though wildfires still active in six areas, clouding Independence Day celebrations ...

Leaders cut budget for already undermanned fire service, and National Security Council ignored calls for session on wildfire preparation until after blaze broke out Wednesday ...

Parents of American-Israeli captives pan Netanyahu's handling of negotiations, fearing he's using military pressure only to ...

US Jewish community leaders push back against anti-Zionist group's annual gathering, saying activists support terror and ...

Authorities announce 7-day ban on lighting flames in open areas, close some fire-stricken nature reserves as blazes persist, but over 100,000 still celebrate in nation's parks ...

Pentagon chief threatens Tehran with military action despite nuclear talks set for Saturday in Rome; UK details strikes on ...

Official torch-lighting ceremony called off, rehearsal footage being aired instead; flames encroach on decommissioned tanks ...

Republican chair of committee charges that amendment led by Bernie Sanders, which passes 12-11 with help of GOP's Rand Paul, ...