With the budget set to pass, Netanyahu’s government is poised to complete its term, as opposition infighting continues to undermine efforts to unseat him. Barring any dramatic unforeseen event, the State of Israel will have a budget on Monday morning, after months of speculation and weeks of political wrangling.

Dec 19 () - BioMarin Pharmaceutical said on Friday it would acquire Amicus Therapeutics for about $4.8 billion, expanding ​its presence in rare metabolic diseases.

Two men say they experienced the kind of abuse highlighted in recent reports on Israel's treatment of prisoners, which Israel denies.