The U.S. itinerary of Israel's far-right minister was loaded with Chabad-affiliated events, which certainly didn't contribute to the PR effort of the global Jewish outreach movement that likes to describe itself as open, inclusive and non-partisan

But now that Ronen Bar, the current Shin Bet chief, has announced his resignation, it may hand the High Court a greater opportunity to affirm that the head of the Shin Bet isn't a political appointee serving at the prime minister's behest

Israel's fire chief warns wildfires will continue for another day ■ Major Jerusalem hospital urges public to come only in urgent cases ■ Most Independence Day events canceled for Wednesday ■ Israel expects aid from Italy, Croatia, Spain, Romania and Ukraine