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New Israel Police plan to combat violence in Arab sector: Tougher penalties, no plea deals

Police claim they arrive at crime scenes in Arab towns after evidence has been tampered with because they require back up and special forces to operate there

Eli Senior , 22:48 , 10.16.19

Netanyahu demands commitment from allies they will not join Gantz coalition

Commitment includes pledge to thwart any new legislation should Gantz form next government; Bennett and Shaked balk at demand, saying they do not need to sign a document to prove their loyalty

Moran Azulay , 22:32 , 10.16.19

Pompeo said heading to Israel to discuss Turkey's Syria invasion

Trump plays down crisis sparked by Turkish operation against Syrian Kurds, says U.S. allies in fight against Islamic State are 'not angels'; secretary of state and VP due in Ankara for Erdogan talks

Ynet, Reuters , 19:32 , 10.16.19

Teen dies of injuries from lightning strike near Ashkelon

14-year-old Asher Hazut from Be'er Sheva was critically injured when the lightning hit him and four other family members as they took a Sukkot trip to Zikim beach; his sister-in-law in serious condition and three others moderately hurt

Matan Tzuri , 17:22 , 10.16.19

Gazans call on Saudi Arabia to free imprisoned relatives

Families of prisoners - believed to be affiliated with Hamas - gathered outside Red Cross offices in Gaza City, calling to end 'torture' of the detainees in Saudi prisons; authorities in the kingdom have intensified crackdown on Islamic groups and their supporters

Associated Press , 14:27 , 10.16.19

Teen struck by lightning at Ashkelon beach still fighting for his life

Officials at Barzilai Medical Center say the condition of 14-year-old Asher Hazut continues to be 'very serious'; condition of 4 other family members hurt in the incident has improved; 'We ask that you continue praying for our children's well-being,' says the mother

Matan Tzuri , 10:22 , 10.16.19

British tourist testifies for first time in rape claim case in Cyprus

Unnamed 19-year-old says she was pushed by Cypriot authorities to retract claims of gang rape by 12 young Israelis at hotel in Aiya Napa in July; I felt my life was in danger,' she says

i24NEWS , 23:47 , 10.15.19

Ex-WH aide: Bolton called Giuliani a ‘hand grenade’

Fiona Hill tells impeachment probe that former national security advisor was concerned about Trump's personal lawyer and former New York mayor, seeing him and his dealings in Ukraine as dangerous and potentially volatile

Associated Press , 20:34 , 10.15.19

5 people hurt, 1 critically, as lightning strikes beach in southern Israel

All the injured are members of same family from Be'er Sheva; 21-year-old woman in serious condition, three others aged 24, 17 and 13 also suffered moderate injuries in incident on Zikim beach near Ashkelon

Ynet , 20:06 , 10.15.19

Netanyahu sends Putin official clemency request for jailed Israeli

Naama Issachar is serving a 7.5-year sentence in Russia for having 9 grams of marijuana in her bag during a stopover in Moscow en route from India to Israel in April

Itamar Eichner , 19:51 , 10.15.19

Thunderstorms and extreme heat: Unstable weather hits Israel on Sukkot

Meteorologists say an atmospheric phenomenon where warm wind in lower layers of the atmosphere clashes with cold wind of the higher layers, lead to unseasonably hot temperatures coupled with sporadic rain showers

Ynet , 13:15 , 10.15.19

Extraditing Russian hacker to U.S. will 'complicate situation' says lawyer of jailed Israeli

Naama Issachar's attorneys officially appeal the 7.5 year prison term and warn Israel against extraditing the Russian national suspected of cyber offences against the Americans

Noa Lavie , 10:14 , 10.15.19

Israel sets to extradite Russian hacker to U.S.

Government officials estimate hacker will be extradited to U.S. after PM rules out any possibility of potential trade deal between cyber felon and Israeli jailed in Russia

Tova Tzimuki , 20:57 , 10.14.19

Saudi soccer players visit al-Aqsa mosque in Jerusalem

'This is the most beautiful day in my life,' says Yasser Al-Mishal, president of Saudi Football Federation; team due to play Palestinian national squad in West Bank on Tuesday for World Cup qualifier

Reuters, Ynet , 17:35 , 10.14.19

Mother of Israeli jailed in Russia on drug charges: She's a bargaining chip

In letter to her daughter Naama, Yaffa Issachar says they now understand why her charges for forgetting small amount of marijuana en route from India were suddenly increased; expresses hope that Rivlin's appeal to Putin for a pardon will be granted

Noa Lavie , 16:12 , 10.14.19

Kurds ally with Syrian forces to fight Turkish invasion as U.S. troops withdraw

Move could trigger military confrontation between Syrian army and Turkey as well as resurgence of Islamic State, after Trump pulls U.S. troops from area

Ynet, Agencies , 09:11 , 10.14.19

Rivlin asks Putin to grant clemency to Israeli jailed on drug charges

In a letter addressed to the Russian leader, Rivlin asks for Putin's 'personal intervention' to grant Naama Issachar - jailed for 7.5 years after 9 grams of cannabis were found in her luggage as she transited through a Moscow airport - an 'extraordinary pardon'

Ynet , 17:28 , 10.13.19

Palestinians split by walkback on tax revenue collected by Israel

Cash-strapped PA reverses refusal to accept monies collected on its behalf over deducation of stipends for terrorists and their families, earning condemnation from those who had salaries cut for months

The Media Line , 13:32 , 10.12.19

Russia jails U.S.-Israeli on drug charges despite Netanyahu plea

According to his statement Netanyahu said he had twice discussed Issachar’s case with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that Israel would 'continue to exert every effort to free (her) and return her to her family'

Ynet, Agencies , 08:44 , 10.12.19

Top Israeli court nixes house arrest for alleged Australian pedophile

Supreme Court rules the former high school principal - wanted by Australian police on 74 sexual assault charges, including rape - poses a flight risk after Jerusalem District Court ordered for the alleged sex-offender to be freed under house arrest

Reuters , 21:26 , 10.10.19

In rare move, Hamas condemns Germany synagogue attack

Terror group's official Basem Naim comes out against 'sinful attack' in the city of Halle that left 2 people dead, writing on his Twitter account that 'terrorism is a danger to all of us' and Palestinians 'feel the pain of terror the most'

Ynet , 21:01 , 10.10.19

Netanyahu condemns Turkish invasion into Syria

PM warns against 'ethnic cleansing of the Kurds' by Turkey and its allies and says Israel is ready to provide humanitarian aid to the 'gallant Kurdish people'; Turkey launched a large-scale offensive against Kurdish fighters in northern Syria on Wednesday

Associated Press,Ynet , 16:26 , 10.10.19

Israel Prize laureates petition Supreme Court against Nation-State Law

Some of the country's leading writers, entertainers, researchers and scientists seek amendment to controversial legislation so that it not only defines Israel as the nation state of the Jewish people but also as homeland of the minorities that live in it

Yael Freidson , 11:19 , 10.10.19

Arab MKs lead convoy to Jerusalem for ministerial meeting on violence in community

Procession of vehicles organized by NGO in protest at what it says is lack of police response to spiralling murder rate amd violent crime in sector

Ynet, Associated Press , 10:52 , 10.10.19

Turkey ground troops advance on Syrian Kurdish forces after U.S. pullout

Turkish defense minister announces air and artillery strikes on multiple targets in widely condemned incursion; SDF say at least 8 dead, dozens hurt on first day of operation Erdogan says will create create a 'safe zone' along shared border

AP and Reuters , 10:11 , 10.10.19

US-backed Syrian forces halt counter-Islamic State operations -sources

It was unclear whether the pause affected every aspect of U.S.-partnered operations against Islamic State or whether there might be exceptions while U.S. military was not immediately available for comment

Reuters , 20:21 , 10.09.19

Turkey launches offensive against Kurdish fighters in Syria

In its call for a general mobilization, the local civilian Kurdish authority known as the Autonomous Administration of North and East Syria asked the global community to live up to its responsibilities as 'a humanitarian catastrophe might befall our people'

Associated Press , 19:55 , 10.09.19

Two killed in shooting near synagogue in Germany

German Chancellor Angela Merkel's government voiced outrage over the attack on Yom Kippur and urged tougher action against anti-Semitic violence; 'We must all act against anti-Semitism' said German Foreign Minister Heiko Mass

Reuters , 19:24 , 10.09.19

Palestinians cry foul over Facebook pro-Israel bias

New campaign hopes to expose what it calls double-standard policy of social media giant in dealing with Israeli and Palestinian incitement

The Media Line , 16:29 , 10.08.19

Gideon Saar challenges lengthy Netanyahu Likud rule

Former PM aide and senior cabinet minister appears to be one of the few members of the ruling faction that no longer blindly follows Israel's leader and says he is 'ready' to run if there is a race for the party's leadership

Associated Press , 13:36 , 10.08.19

Trump ally Graham: Syria pullout would be nightmare for Israel

Senator among numerous Republicans criticizing president's sudden decision to essentially abandon Kurdish allies in fight against Islamic State, says withdrawal would open door for Iran to gain more of a foothold in war-torn country

News Agencies , 20:11 , 10.07.19

'We don’t have enough people to defend the state' – Israel's military leaders feared the worse in 1973

The day after the Yom Kippur War began with a surprise Arab attack on the holiest day of the Jewish calendar, both IDF Chief of Staff David Elazar and Defense Minister Moshe Dayan warned that the conflict could lead to the destruction of the 25-year-old country

Yaron Druckman , 18:20 , 10.07.19

Minister in charge of police says 'very violent' culture to blame for Arab sector violence

Public Security and Strategic Affairs Minister Gilad Erdan draws ire of Joint List leader who calls the remarks 'racist' and accuses the minister of victim blaming; comments come in wake of protests against lack of police response to rise of violence in Israel's Arab communities

Hassan Shaalan , 13:57 , 10.07.19

PA removes mention of agreements with Israel from textbooks

NGO says elimination in new Palestinian textbooks of any reference to Israel, the Jewish people and peace dashed hopes for reformation of Palestinian curriculum

Ynet , 12:10 , 10.07.19

Katz says IDF chief ended policy of ambiguity in Syria by going public with Iran drone plot

Foreign minister claims Aviv Kochavi admitted to have approved publication of a foiled Iranian drone attack by Israeli military in August; Katz attacked Blue and White NK Yair Lapid for suggesting earlier ambiguity was ended due to Netanyahu's personal interests

Moran Azulay , 10:53 , 10.07.19

Fourth and final day of PM's pre-indictment hearings to highlight Case 2000

Netanyahu's pre-trial hearings are set to wrap up with a case which alleges that Israel's leader and Yedioth Ahronoth publisher had a quid pro quo of positive coverage for prime minister and his wife in exchange for weakening of rival newspaper

Ynet , 08:42 , 10.07.19

Arab sector seeks to escalate anti-violence protests

Thousands have taken to the street in recent days to demonstrate against the government's lack of action as violence spirals in their communities; "If nothing is done, we'll take the law into our own hands," warns one protester

Hassan Shaalan , 20:59 , 10.06.19

Second whistleblower in Trump-Ukraine scandal comes forward

Another intelligence official presents first-hand knowledge of some allegations involving initial whistleblower complaint, which triggered impeachment proceedings against the incumbent; however, other Republicans stand firmly in support of Trump

Reuters , 17:54 , 10.06.19

Katz confirms plan for 'non-aggression' pact between Israel and Gulf states

Foreign minister says 'historic' initiative has full backing of PM, was presented to Arab counterparts during recent UN General Assembly; Israeli TV: Proposal aims to take advantage of shared concerns over Iran

Ynet , 11:09 , 10.06.19

Showers, thundestroms hit Israel despite hot weather predictions

The southernmost resort city of Eilat experiences unexpected thunderstorms a day after light rain rocked central Israel and Jerusalem in stark contrast to forecast that promised clear skies and above average temperatures

Ynet , 10:36 , 10.06.19

Third day of PM's pre-indictment hearings to focus on Case 1000

Netanyahu's lawyers arrive at the Justice Ministry to fend off allegations that Israel's leader received illicit gift from billionaires Arnon Milchan and James Packer worth a staggering NIS 1 million; 'There will be no choice but to close the cases,' say defense attorneys

Ynet , 09:04 , 10.06.19

Palestinians to resume taking Israeli collected tax money

PA stopped taking money because of dispute with Israel over stipends paid to families of Palestinian terrorists, but souring financial situation and increasing instability force Ramallah to reconsider its policies

Reuters , 19:31 , 10.04.19

Merkel warns against racism on anniversary of German reunification

German Chancellor says there is no justification for verbal attacks on foreigners under guise of free speech and that such attacks threaten democracy in Germany

Reuters , 22:11 , 10.03.19

Paris police employee stabs four to death in force HQ before being shot dead

Knife-wielding assailant kills four officers inside police HQ in Paris before being shot dead by first responder; officials decline to provide motive for attack

Reuters , 21:20 , 10.03.19

Netanyahu weighing Likud leadership election

PM considers snap party leadership elections as two deadlocked general primary raise voices from within the party calling Netanyahu to step down

Reuters , 20:27 , 10.03.19

President Rivlin calls for unity at Knesset inaugural ceremony: 'The people need leaders'

Rivlin addresses newly sworn Knesset amid coalition chaos, calling lawmakers to join forces and lead Israel through challenges the country faces

Kobi Nachshoni and Moran Azoulay , 17:16 , 10.03.19

Lapid drops PM rotation deal 'for the sake of unity government'

Blue and White No.2 calls on Netanyahu to step down as Likud leader due to his criminal investigations, allow new party head to emerge; Liberman praises Lapid move as 'smart and noble'

Yuval Karni and i24NEWS , 16:16 , 10.03.19

Knesset holds festive inauguration amid coalition chaos

The 120-member plenum embarks on day of celebrations and ceremonies for second time in six months despite ongoing political uncertainty as Netanyahu struggles to put together a new government

Moran Azulay , 14:30 , 10.03.19

Speaker of Knesset Yuli Edelstein: PM considers leave of absence if indicted

Edelstein called Netanyahu's willingness to take a leave of absence an act of leadership saying the prime minister is pepared to pay the price in order to form a unity government

I24news , 14:11 , 10.03.19

Iran says it foiled 'Israel-Arab' plot to assassinate Revolutionary Guard commander

Iranian media reports the 3 suspects in the alleged 'regional plot' to eliminate Qasem Soleimani were arrested and the planning of the conspiracy had taken 'several years' and required 500kg of explosives

Ynet, i24NEWS , 12:53 , 10.03.19

‘No breakthrough,’ says Likud after Liberman meeting

Netanyahu and Yisrael Beytenu leader meet for the first time since the September elections in an attempt to form a new coalition, but Liberman's party says unity government is the only way to go

Moran Azulay , 12:02 , 10.03.19

PM's corruption saga continues as second day of pre-trial hearings begin

Netanyahu's lawyers, who spend 11 hours on Wednesday trying to persuade the attorney general not to indict Israel's leader on criminal corruption charges in 3 separate cases, arrived at the Justice Ministry for a second day of pre-trial hearings

Ynet , 08:52 , 10.03.19

As unity talks stall, Netanyahu to meet with Liberman

We'll 'see if this is serious,' PM tells Yisrael Beytenu leader as Liberman says his party may present its own coalition plan after talks between Likud and Blue and White collapse again

Moran Azulay , 19:48 , 10.02.19

As violence spikes, Israel's Arab community to hold general strike Thursday

With 68 murders in the sector since start of the year, local leaders say police must take the phenomenon seriously and act to quell growing bloodshed; activists say indifference by authorities just as much to blame for the spiralling violence

Hassan Shaalan , 17:55 , 10.02.19

Netanyahu gathers his right-wing bloc as unity talks falter

Yamina leader says the right-wing bloc is 'hardy like concrete' after PM meets with his allies at the same time his lawyers fend off allegations of corruption at a pre-indictment hearing; Likud also accuses Blue and White co-founder Yair Lapid of scuppering unity talks

Nina Fuchs, Moran Azulay , 14:39 , 10.02.19

Court releases alleged pedophile wanted in Australia to house arrest

Former Melbourne high school principal Malka Leifer fighting extradition on grounds of mental unfitness, facing 74 counts of child abuse for allegedly assaulting three sisters over four-year period

Yael Freidson , 14:17 , 10.02.19

Neo-Nazi protestors in Germany call for Palestinian help against Israel

Anti-Semitism rears its head in Germany, as neo Nazi protesters march uninterrupted in the city of Dortmund, holding Swastika flags, praising the Third Reich, and calling for the destruction of Israel

Zeev Avrahami , 13:16 , 10.02.19

Iran general: Israel came close to killing me, Hezbollah chief in Second Lebanon War

The head of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, Qassem Soleimani, claims the pair under constant surveillance of 'Israeli regime' and miraculously escaped the building that was bombed

i24NEWS , 12:35 , 10.02.19

PM's pre-indictment hearings begin with Case 4000

Netanyahu's legal team says a possible plea deal is not on the table as PM faces breach of trust, fraud and bribery charges in three criminal corruption investigations known as cases 1000, 2000 and 4000

News agencies, Ynet , 10:24 , 10.02.19

Palestinians protest in support of hospitalized terrorist suspected of Israeli teen murder

Some 300 protesters burn tires and hurl stones at security forces in Ramallah after Samer al-Arbid - arrested by Israel on suspicion of orchestrating a bomb attack that killed Rina Shnerb - hospitalized during interrogation by Israeli forces

Reuters, Ynet , 09:01 , 10.02.19

Injured birds get flying lessons at Ramat Gan animal hospital

Thousands of our feathered friends are treated in the Israeli Wildlife Hospital, and often need to learn how to fly again following complicated surgeries; a new enclosure is set to allow them all the air time they need before to return to the wild

Korin Elbaz Alush , 16:28 , 10.01.19

Israel lets Gaza workers enter in bid to reduce tension

A Palestinian official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said the Palestinian Authority was not involved in the decision to expand the permits, calling it a deal reached by Israel and Hamas

Associated Press , 13:56 , 10.01.19

Trump left hanging on call Rouhani refused to make – NYTimes

With no guarantee that sanctions would be lifted, Rouhani feared he would be trapped in a headline grabbing encounter by the American president and refused to join the call

Ynet , 09:07 , 10.01.19

Iraqi PM: Israel responsible for attacks of Iraqi militias

Abdul Mahdi, who visited Saudi Arabia last week, also told Al Jazeera he believed the kingdom was looking for peace, in reference to heightened friction between Riyadh and Tehran following an attack on Saudi oil facilities

Reuters , 23:55 , 09.30.19

Iraq-Syria border crossing opened easing Iranian militias route to Lebanon and Israeli borders

Omar Abu Laila, a Europe-based Syrian activist from the eastern province of Deir el-Zour that borders Iraq, told the Associated Press that the opening of the crossing would chiefly benefit Iran and the militias allied with it

Associated Press , 18:51 , 09.30.19

AG approves four days of hearings in Netanyahu corruption cases, to begin Wednesday

Avichai Mandelblit, who intends to indict the prime minister for bribery, fraud and breach of trust, approved the PM's request made to hold the hearings over four days to ensure his lawyers would have sufficient time to present full arguments.

i24news, Ynet , 18:33 , 09.29.19

Netanyahu, Gantz to meet in last-ditch bid to form unity government

After Likud, Blue and White negotiators met Friday without success, and with each side blaming the other for the stalemate, the prime minister's party says he telephoned his political rival, the two will probably meet Wednesday for more talks

Reuters , 16:18 , 09.29.19

Israel arrests terrorists behind murder of Israeli teen Rina Shnerb

The three suspects, all members of Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, were arrested in a joint security operation involving the Shin Bet, IDF and Israeli police; the 17-year-old was killed in a West Bank bombing last month

Elisha Ben Kimon , 21:43 , 09.28.19

In Lebanon, return of 'collaborators' with Israel reopens old wounds

Amer al-Fakhoury, who had been a senior warden at the infamous Khiyam prison, has gone home, and now the debate over the return of thousands who collaborated with Israel's 22-year occupation has flared up once again

AFP , 18:38 , 09.28.19

As unity talks stall, Likud minister urges alliance to face Iranian threat

'We are on the verge of the Iran situation blowing up,' Netanyahu ally Steinitz warns, while Blue and White says Likud is determined to drag country into third round of elections unless Gantz's party accedes to its terms and allows Likud leader to remain as PM despite criminal investigations

Yuval Karni and Reuters , 15:00 , 09.27.19

Abbas promises to continue paying families of martyrs, receives applause at U.N. General Assembly

In a speech at the U.N. General Assembly, Abbas firmly attacked Netanyahu's intention to annex territories; 'International community must put an end to Israeli aggression and arrogance'

Elior Levy , 23:25 , 09.26.19

Attorney General declines Netanyahu's request for live pre-trial hearing

Attorney General Avicahi Mandelblit dismisses PM's request in harsh worded letter, calling it 'idle' and urging Netanyahu's attorneys to focus on defense arguments rather than media spins

Tova Tzimuki , 21:34 , 09.26.19

Likud minister hints at flexibility on Netanyahu status after any indictements

Ze'ev Elkin says his party would be willing to discuss changes to existing recusal law, potentially creating a loophole that would allow Blue and White to join unity government even if prime minister were to face charges for alleged corruption

Attila Somfalvi and Moran Azulay , 20:23 , 09.26.19

Police officer lightly wounded in suspected terror attack in Jerusalem

Policewoman hurt in stabbing attack at one of Israel's most sensitive locations right before Jewish New Year in Jerusalem; forces arrive at scene, detain suspect

Yishai Porat , 16:46 , 09.26.19

On eve of Jewish New Year, Israel's population tops 9 million

On cusp of Jewish year 5780, vast majority of Israelis say they are satisfied with their lives, the Central Bureau of Statistics finds, but more than one third say their financial situation could be better

Yaron Drukman and Amir Alon , 16:44 , 09.26.19

Netanyahu wants pre-trial hearing aired live so public can hear 'my side'

The prime minister, who faces possible indictment in three criminal corruption cases, says 'the time has come for the public to hear everything' in a video message directed at attorney general

Reuters, Ynet , 14:10 , 09.26.19

Israel, U.S. urge EU to take action against boycott movement

The report included a large number of examples the ministry of strategic affairs said were gathered from activists’ social media, such as a cartoon of Netanyahu holding a butcher’s axe flanked by Orthodox Jews and confronting Palestinian stone throwers

Associated Press , 13:28 , 09.26.19

Surprise strike shutters Israel's embassies abroad

The industrial action - taken in response to Finance Ministry reneging on their promise not to cancel customary allowances for overseas delegates – was suspended after a short-term solution was found to the dispute

Itamar Eichner , 12:59 , 09.26.19

Joint List: Gantz sought less support to push Rivlin to tap PM

Leader of the Arab-dominated party claims they were asked for 10 out of their 13 MKs to back Benny Gantz to form a new government since Blue and White believe if Netanyahu is tasked to form the coalition first, he will fail and lose backing of his allies

Hassan Shaalan , 09:21 , 09.26.19

Asked to form next Israeli government, Netanyahu calls for political, societal unity

PM now has 28 days to put together a coalition, with possible two-week extension; decision by Rivlin comes as negotiations by Likud and Blue and White on forming unity government end without success; officials from the two parties trade blame for breakdown of talks

Yuval Karni and Moran Azulay , 21:21 , 09.25.19

Woman hurt in suspected terror attack near Modi'in

22-year-old sustained light to moderate wounds in stabbing close to Maccabim Junction on Route 443; rescue personnel treat victim at the scene; suspected attacker, a 14-year-old Palestinain teen, arrested by security forces as he tried to flee the scene

Eli Sinyor and Elisha Ben Kimon , 16:46 , 09.25.19

Minister of Jerusalem Affairs for the Palestinian Authority arrested by Israeli Police

Fadi al-Hadami was arrested in June on the same charges of allegedly breaking a law prohibiting political activity by the Palestinian Authority though officials there say the activity was of a social and cultural nature

Associated Press , 16:04 , 09.25.19

Iranian president accuses Israel of supporting Islamic State

Hassan Rouhani claims Israel treating IS fighters and arming them as well; Rouhani is set to meet French president, British PM for second time this week on sidelines of the UN General Assembly

Ynet , 14:58 , 09.25.19

Israel-Hamas understandings on Gaza yield results

A Field hospital funded by private American money will provide treatment that had in the past necessitated travel outside the Strip to either Egypt, Israel or the Palestinian Authority

Elior Levy , 14:27 , 09.25.19

Rivlin considers giving Netanyahu the mandate to form government

Likud is now leading a technical bloc of 55 of the 120 Knesset members made up of the far right and ultra-Orthodox partners in the outgoing coalition, with the final tally showing they now have 32 with United Torah Judaism down to seven seats

, 12:19 , 09.25.19

Lapid refuses to sit in Netanyahu's government

Blue and White leader vows not to take part in any future Netanyahu government but doesn't rule out including Likud in unity government

Yuval Karni , 10:56 , 09.25.19

How the ground shifted on Trump impeachment

Wavering Democrats, many of them freshmen from districts where Trump has enjoyed broad support, dropped their reluctance to proceed with the impeachment inquiry

Associated Press , 08:20 , 09.25.19

Erdogan compares Israel to Nazi Germany, gives anti-Israel UNGA presentation

Netanyahu urges the Turkish president to 'stop lying' after Erdogan holds up map of Israel during address to world leaders, claiming it shows 'shrinking Palestine'; shortly before the speech he compared murder of Jews in WWII to events in Gaza

Ynet , 20:31 , 09.24.19

Trump: Mideast understands need for normalizing ties with Israel

Speaking at United Nations General Assembly, U.S. president urges all nations not to 'subsidize Iran's blood lust'; calls on the 'free world' to reject globalism, embrace national foundations and tells North Korea to denuclearize

Reuters , 17:49 , 09.24.19

King Abdullah: West Bank annexation will harm Israel ties with Jordan and Egypt

Jordanian monarch says that different set of laws for Jews and for Christians and Muslims will constitute an apartheid state and fuel disruption in the Mideast; warns focus will resume on two-state solution once new government is formed in Jerusalem

Ynet , 15:55 , 09.24.19

Arab MK accidently reveals Netanyahu overtures to Joint List

Believing he is speaking to PM during prank call by radio station, Abd Al Hakeem Haj Yahya confirms Likud reached out to his party after April elections for assistance in legislation to dissolve Knesset and hold second round of elections in six months

Ynet , 12:28 , 09.24.19

Likud, Blue and White move ahead in unity talks as leaders agree to meet again

Neither party optimistic after Netanyahu-Gantz talks with Rivlin, but the two party heads and president will hold further discussions Wednesday with both negotiating teams on standby should there be progress on forming government

Moran Azulay, Itamar Eichner, Yuval Karni , 11:01 , 09.24.19

Netanyahu, Gantz to meet again Wednesday to push for unity government

After two-hour-long meeting between president, PM hopefuls, further discussions announced; Rivlin believes meeting was a significant step; 'a shared and equal government is possible'

Moran Azoulay and Itamar Eichner , 23:22 , 09.23.19

Rivlin after meeting with PM hopefuls: 'we have taken a significant step forward tonight'

After an hour-long meeting with PM hopefuls, President Reuven Rivlin believes meeting was a significant step; 'a shared and equal government is possible'

Moran Azoulay and Itamar Eichner , 21:20 , 09.23.19

Yeshiva students arrested in Europe over khat smuggling

Youngsters are told being caught with the plant, which is illegal in Europe but not Israel, will only lead to confiscation, while smugglers can be jailed for up to seven years

Tamar Shabak , 20:34 , 09.23.19

Israel blocks Gaza football team from competing in West Bank

Under the Palestinian Football Association’s terms, the winners of the Gaza league play the West Bank champions in a two-leg final, one in the Gaza Strip and one which was due to take place near Nablus, in the West Bank

Associated Press , 15:15 , 09.23.19

Rivlin summons Netanyahu, Gantz to press for unity government

The president's request comes after PM, whose right-wing bloc has a slight edge following Rivlin's consultations with the party leaders, holds a press conference urging Blue and White leader to form a coalition with Netanyahu's conservative and religious partners

News agencies, Ynet , 14:35 , 09.23.19

Israel's president wraps up talks on forming new government

United Torah Judaism slams former finance minister and Blue and White leader Yair Lapid for 'critically wounding' the Haredi sector, Shaked's Yamina urge right-wing unity, while the dovish Democratic Union and the Labor-Gesher alliance back Benny Gantz

Associated Press, Ynet , 11:08 , 09.23.19

Joint List says Gantz endorsement partial, giving Netanyahu bigger bloc

The alliance of Israel's biggest Arab parties submit a letter to President Rivlin, clarifying their backing of Blue and White leader to form government doesn't include the 3 members of the far-left Balad party, putting the center-left bloc's seats at 54, one less than PM's 55

Ynet , 09:10 , 09.23.19

Joint List backs Gantz as Blue and White puts pressure on Netanyahu

Rivlin kicked-off consultations with the parties that captured seats in 120-member Knesset last week, with the Arab-dominated Joint List - the third largest faction behind Netanyahu's Likud and Gantz's Blue and White – endorsing Gantz for prime minister

Ynet reporters , 19:27 , 09.22.19