Explainer How Israel’s Arab parties could help oust Netanyahu after election gains Arab citizens came out in record numbers for the Oct. 27 elections, with turnout reaching 80% — even higher than the national rate of 77%. Israel
After Israel vote, Trump says will 'look' at helping Netanyahu form unity government President Donald Trump could get involved in Israel's government formation after taking the unusual step of endorsing the sitting prime minister. Israel
Israel election limbo drags down shekel, stocks The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange’s benchmark TA-125 index fell roughly 2.5% on Wednesday, plunging in early trading before recovering some losses later in the day. Israel
Analysis Israel’s deadlock: Could Trump broker Netanyahu-Eisenkot deal? With most of the votes counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, find themselves in a political stalemate that may only be resolved if the US president pressures them into forming a unity government. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis What Israel's election could mean for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Analysis What’s at stake for Turkey as Israel heads to the polls? By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Russian-Israeli tensions escalate over Ukraine, Holocaust Jerusalem and Moscow continue to exchange accusations following the Sunday statement by Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov that Hitler was of Jewish descent. Israel
Far-right legislator attacks Israel’s premier, Shin Bet chief Knesset member Itamar Ben Gvir is taking his battle against the government up a notch, attacking personally both Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and Shin Bet head Ronen Bar. Israel
In win for Israel, US seems to backtrack on removing IRGC from terror list Convincing Washington not to remove the Iran Revolutionary Guard Corps from its terror list is not akin to halting the negotiated new nuke deal, but it is certainly a major diplomatic achievement for Jerusalem. Israel
Netanyahu takes informal electoral campaign to streets The former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is crisscrossing the country, popping up at streets, sea-side promenades and camping sites in Likud-friendly environments. Israel
Israeli premier scrambles to contain rebels in own party The ouster of Yamina legislator Amichai Chikli will do little to calm the storm Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is facing. Israel
Israel warms to Turkey’s charm offensive The decision by Tel Aviv University to establish academic bridges with three Turkish institutions reflects Jerusalem’s growing interest in Ankara’s policy of rapprochement. Israel
Gaza rocket won't stop Israel's policy efforts Defense Minister Benny Gantz has for several months been advancing policies to better the lives of Palestinians, and last Friday's rocket won't derail them. Israel
In policy shift, Israel will send Ukraine defensive equipment After unsuccessful attempts at mediation between Russia and Ukraine, Jerusalem tilts toward Kyiv. Israel
Israel faces diplomatic blitz over Temple Mount clashes With all the efforts invested by the Bennett government to rehabilitate ties with Jordan, Jerusalem was surprised over the tone deployed by Amman over the Temple Mount clashes. Israel
Israeli police block right-wing activists from Jerusalem’s Damascus Gate Jerusalem police halted some 20 right-wing activists who tried approaching the flashpoint Damascus Gate despite interdiction by law-enforcement agencies. Israel
Temple Mount clashes threaten Israeli coalition After losing his Knesset majority April 6 when legislator Idit Silman ditched the coalition, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett is now confronted with the Ra’am party freezing its coalition membership over Temple Mount incidents. Israel
Temple Mount violence puts Arab coalition party on the spot With pictures of violence on Temple Mount flooding social media, the Islamic Ra’am party in the coalition had no other choice but to temporarily suspend its membership in the coalition. Israel
