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Netanyahu predicted to win Israel election, but Balad’s rise could stop Right’s victory

Netanyahu predicted to win Israel election, but Balad’s rise could stop Right’s victory

Bibi’s bloc projected to win 62 seats • Meretz, Balad teetering either side of threshold • If Balad passes, Likud bloc drops   Former prime… Read More ›

Analysis: Far-right alliance are the big winners in Israel’s election

Analysis: Far-right alliance are the big winners in Israel’s election

Analysis: Itamar Ben-Gvir, Bezalel Smotrich have broken ground previously off limits to the hard right in Israel with exist polls projecting 14-15 for their joint… Read More ›

2 of 3 Arab factions predicted to enter Knesset, vow to oppose far-right ‘fascism’

2 of 3 Arab factions predicted to enter Knesset, vow to oppose far-right ‘fascism’

Exit polls show Ra’am, Hadash-Ta’al crossing electoral threshold and Balad just below as some voice fear over Religious Zionism’s strong showing   Exit polls released… Read More ›

Israel to give Ukraine military communication systems – report

Israel to give Ukraine military communication systems – report

Zelensky claimed that Israel’s reluctance to provide defense aid was “not about [Israeli] national security.”   Israel will provide Ukraine with military communication systems that… Read More ›

A guide for Israeli voters ahead of the November 1 election

A guide for Israeli voters ahead of the November 1 election

To clear up any voter confusion ahead of 5th national ballot in 3 years, Ynet has compiled all information needed for 6,788,804 Israelis eligible to… Read More ›

Herzog to US Jews: Respect Israel’s election results even if you don’t like them

Herzog to US Jews: Respect Israel’s election results even if you don’t like them

Addressing Federations’ General Assembly, president acknowledges concerns over far-right parties rising to power, but says Israel-Diaspora ties can weather it   President Isaac Herzog on… Read More ›

Over 2 tons of microplastics on Israel’s coast – study

Over 2 tons of microplastics on Israel’s coast – study

Tel Aviv University researchers warn of ‘inevitable’ exposure to tiny particles, the most polluted beaches being Tel Aviv and Hadera; The sources of the plastic… Read More ›

‘Our secret weapon’: Ukraine enlisting US to push Israel into sending military aid

‘Our secret weapon’: Ukraine enlisting US to push Israel into sending military aid

Kyiv’s Ambassador to Israel Yevgen Korniychuk says he meets weekly with US envoy Tom Nides as part of efforts to bring Israel in line with… Read More ›

Kiryat Arba terror attack: Seriously injured medic now in stable condition

Kiryat Arba terror attack: Seriously injured medic now in stable condition

The terrorist, Muhammad al-Jabari, belonged to a terror group claiming to be affiliated with Hamas’s al-Qassam Brigades.   One Israeli was killed and three others… Read More ›

The never-ending election cycle that dominates Israeli life

The never-ending election cycle that dominates Israeli life

NATIONAL AFFAIRS: Words are often a precursor to action. But the weary Israeli electorate is by this time drowning in words.   Consider what we… Read More ›

IDF to draft women into Border Defense Corps tank crews

IDF to draft women into Border Defense Corps tank crews

Israeli military deems the latest pilot program with women in tanks a success   The Israeli military has decided that following a successful pilot program,… Read More ›

Gantz plans unannounced meeting with Erdogan to ‘renew official security ties’

Gantz plans unannounced meeting with Erdogan to ‘renew official security ties’

Defense minister travels to Ankara to meet with Turkish leader and Turkish counterpart with Iran on top of mind; ‘This relationship strengthens Israel’s standing in… Read More ›

Israel, Lebanon to sign maritime boundary deal Thursday afternoon at UN base

Israel, Lebanon to sign maritime boundary deal Thursday afternoon at UN base

Energy Ministry director general to head delegation after cabinet approves agreement; gas production begins in Karish field   Israel and Lebanon are slated to sign… Read More ›

US ‘concerned’ over West Bank tensions, loss of lives, Blinken tells Herzog

US ‘concerned’ over West Bank tensions, loss of lives, Blinken tells Herzog

Blinken and Herzog also spoke on shared security concerns, including the Russian invasion of Ukraine and Iran’s drone presence in the region.   The United… Read More ›

Israeli hiker killed after being hit by boulder on Nepal trek

Israeli hiker killed after being hit by boulder on Nepal trek

Dr. Asaf Ben Barak, 71, from Kibbutz Be’eri was traversing through the rough terrain of Mount Annapurna when a large rock came tumbling down the… Read More ›

Zelensky to Sharansky: Israel is one of few countries that can help defend our skies

Zelensky to Sharansky: Israel is one of few countries that can help defend our skies

Ukraine’s president meets members of Babyn Yar memorial board in Kyiv, pledges governments support for expansion of museum   Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky met with… Read More ›

Judges, ministers, now army chief: Settlers rise in Israel

Judges, ministers, now army chief: Settlers rise in Israel

Critics say Israelis give little thought to their government’s rule over West Bank, and media often ignores approvals of new settlement constructions, while pushback against… Read More ›

Three Palestinians reported killed as intense fighting erupts in Nablus

Three Palestinians reported killed as intense fighting erupts in Nablus

Another 19 injured as Israeli forces said to raid building holding senior members of Lion’s Den; IDF confirms operation in West Bank city where terror… Read More ›

UN report on human rights in West Bank and Gaza serves only terror supporters

UN report on human rights in West Bank and Gaza serves only terror supporters

Opinion: UN Commission of Inquiry into Human Rights Violations report accuses Israel of violating international law, while ignoring terror and missile attacks aimed against Israeli… Read More ›

Smotrich: Netanyahu ‘lying through his teeth,’ was desperate to ally with Ra’am

Smotrich: Netanyahu ‘lying through his teeth,’ was desperate to ally with Ra’am

In recording, Religious Zionism chief says former PM is ‘trouble’ and may yet be found guilty in trial; wants any benefits to Arab public to… Read More ›