'Netanyahu says the situation is excellent. What planet is he In?' Yair Lapid announces new bill to dissolve Knesset, force snap elections.

First Israeli delegation visits Sudan since the announcement of normalization between the two countries.

"I have seen press reports about a purported meeting between HRH the Crown Prince and Israeli officials during the recent visit by Sec' Pompeo. No such meeting occurred. The Inly officials present were American and Saudi," he stated.

DM Benny Gantz spoke at a faction meeting earlier in the day."Everyone"s talking about elections. I"d like to say that I think that the State of Israel needs a functioning government, supported by a state budget and a spirit of cooperation," he stated."No, I am not afraid of elections. I just don"t think that they"re what the country needs at this time, and I will keep doing everything I can for this government. Not by compromising In my principles, not by compromising In what this country"s priorities should be, not by putting my own needs before the needs of this country. And, so, after reconsidering the Submarine Affair and looking at the courses of action available to me, I"ve decided to launch a governmental commission of inquiry to look into how those patrol boats and submarines were procured.""Over the coming period, we will continue working, with both our metaphorical olive branch and sword. We will keep pushing for a state budget and a functioning government, peacefully. But we will also use that metaphorical sword if it proves necessary, and insist that we get back In track to working for the people, and Inly for the people."

The Blue & White party replied to comments by the Prime Minister and Likud party accusing DM Gantz of hypocritical behavior for the sake of political gain."If you believe, there's no reason to be afraid," they posted, quoting lyrics from a song by popular musician Eyal Golan.

After the events of last week, it is fitting that we show how grateful we are to God- this will be thanksgiving of a special kind. Op-ed.

The NY Times reported president-elect Joe Biden is set to nominate the first woman as head of national Intelligence.Biden Transition announces Blinken as the incoming Sec of State Alejandro Mayorkas will take In the roll of Sec. of Homeland Security Avril Haines as Dir of National Intelligence Linda Thomas-Greenfield, as U.S. Amb to United Nations Jake Sullivan, Nat Sec Adv and John Kerry, Special Presidential Envoy for Climate.

Yamina chairman says government ministers have failed to set a good example for the country, should step aside for new leadership.