2 drivers expected to be charged in fatal bus crash
Driver of Modiin Illit bus and driver of private vehicle expected to be charged with involuntary manslaughter in deaths of two passengers.
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Pompeo: US won't censure Netanyahu over Otzma deal
Mike Pompeo refuses to condemn Netanyahu's efforts to secure alliance between Jewish Home and Otzma, says US won't interfere in election.
Poll: Right-wing - religious bloc 62, left-wing - Arab bloc 58
Gantz-Lapid union gets 36 seats in latest poll, but rightist bloc wins majority. Yisrael Beytenu, Kulanu, Arab bloc fail to pass threshold.
Gunman breaks into cockpit in hijack attempt
Armed passenger forces way into cockpit in attempt to hijack Bangladeshi flight to Dubai.
Israel arrests Temple Mount imam over riots - then frees him
Top imam in Islamic group which administers the Temple Mount arrested over riots, violation of police orders - only to be freed hours later.
Female relative released, husband held in double murder case
Police free woman suspected in Jerusalem double murder case, while her husband - a relative of the victims, the Kaduris, remains in custody.
Poll: Gantz-Lapid 35, Likud 32
Latest poll released following merger of Yesh Atid, Israel Resilience shows Likud closing gap with left-wing joint list. Jewish Home at 6.
After union with Otzma - poll gives Jewish Home 8 seats
United Right-Wing Parties list wins 8 seats in latest poll, following merger of Jewish Home, National Union and alliance with Otzma Yehudit.
Netanyahu:
'Gantz-Lapid government means a Palestinian state'
Prime Minister slams new left-wing union, warning a government headed by Benny Gantz will establish Palestinian state, endanger Israel.
First Polls After Union:
Gantz-Lapid 36, Netanyahu 30
Poll taken after announcement of Blue and White joint list shows left-wing alliance defeating Likud in election.
Kulanu refuses joint run with Likud, presents Knesset list
Despite overtures from Netanyahu and polls showing party struggling to clear threshold, Kulanu to run alone for Knesset.
Actor Jussie Smollett arrested for fake 'MAGA' attack report
'Empire' actor charged with lying to police and filing false report is taken into custody by Chicago police.
It's final: No Labor - Meretz alliance
Labor chief Avi Gabbay tells Meretz chairwoman his party will not form joint list for election.
Arab parties reach deal for joint run - after PA intervenes
Communist party Hadash to run together with Arab nationalist party Ta'al, while Balad to run with United Arab List.
Jewish Home's Eli Ben-Dahan to receive 28th spot on Likud list
Deputy Defense Minister Rabbi Eli Ben-Dahan named as Jewish Home candidate to be included in Likud list, in deal over joint right-wing list.
Poll: Right-religious bloc loses majority
Day before deadline for registration for upcoming election, poll shows Left-Arab bloc taking lead over Right-Religious bloc.
Gantz makes final push for left-wing union
Israel Resilience chief to meets with Yair Lapid, reportedly willing to consider rotational arrangement for premiership if left wins.
Otzma Yehudit agrees to joint ticket with Jewish Home
Right-wing party led by students of Rabbi Meir Kahane accepts compromise deal with Jewish Home for 5th and 8th spots on joint list.
Poland demands Israeli apology
Aide to Polish PM warns of 'chill in relations' if Israel refuses to offer apology for Foreign Minister's comments on Polish anti-Semitism.
Outrage over deal to drop murder charges for Arab murderer
Family of Israeli woman brutally murdered by Arab boyfriend rips prosecution over deal to charge murderer with manslaughter.
Orly Levy's Gesher party to join Gantz-led alliance?
Former Yisrael Beytenu MK's party reportedly close to reaching agreement with Israel Resilience Party for joint ticket.
Livni announces end of political career
Fighting back tears, former Justice Minister announces end of political career, says Hatnuah party will not run in coming election.
Poland pulls out of Jerusalem summit
Polish Prime Minister says his country won't participate in V4 summit in Israel this week, as diplomatic crisis worsens.
Oren Hazan to run for Knesset with the Tzomet party
Likud MK resurrects right-wing Tzomet faction, homes to return to Knesset after being given seat at bottom of Likud list.
Is this the end of the line for Tzipi Livni?
Ex-Justice Minister, who once led Knesset's largest faction, expected to retire from politics as polls show her unable to cross threshold.
The Redheaded League: Hundreds gather for 'redhead festival'
Hundreds of Israeli redheads gather for Ginger Festival at opening of '50 Shades of Fire' exposition in central Israel.
Poll: Likud 30, Gantz 18 - Otzma close to threshold
Right-wing, religious bloc maintains narrow lead in latest poll, with Likud enjoying double-digit lead over Gantz.
IDF soldier injured by terrorist bomb on Gaza border
Explosive device thrown at IDF soldiers on Gaza border, leaving one moderately injured. IDF tanks open fire on Hamas positions in response.
Analysis: Could Feiglin really pull off political comeback?
Recent polls show ex-Likud MK's new Zehut party crossing the threshold. Are these polls outliers - or does Feiglin really have a chance?
Poland's PM cancels Israel trip following Holocaust Law spat
Polish PM nixes appearance at Jerusalem summit as diplomatic tensions continue over Poland's Holocaust censorship law.
Netanyahu publicly flouts Poland's Holocaust Law
'Everybody knows Poles collaborated with the Nazis, its a fact,' says Netanyahu in Warsaw. Polish PM: 'Netanyahu's comments are surprising'.
Report: AG to charge Netanyahu with attempted bribery
Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit reportedly preparing to indict Netanyahu in Case 2000 investigation on bribery charges.
Poll: How many seats would united right-wing list win?
Internal poll shows unified list of five small right-wing parties winning a dozen seats. If they run separately - zero seats.
Sweet Home Alabama: Ambassador Friedman jams with Mike Huckabee
US Ambassador to Israel joins former Arkansas Governor Mike Huckabee and his band in rendition of 'Sweet Home Alabama'.
Netanyahu joins Arab leaders at conference on Iranian threat
Israeli PM joints leaders from across Arab world at Warsaw conference to plan response to growing Iranian threat in Middle East.
Ex-Klansman David Duke backs Ilhan Omar in anti-Semitism scandal
Holocaust denier and former KKK leader David Duke offers support for Ilhan Omar, demands Israel pay for Trump's border wall.
Report:
Two Iranian soldiers killed by Israeli strike in Syria
Syrian report claims at least two Iranian Revolutionary Guard members killed, others injured after Israel hits targets near border.
MK Oren Hazan's wife gives birth on couple's second anniversary
Likud MK Oren Hazan has second child after wife gives birth to a son.
Minister: Anti-Semitism in France spreading like poison
France's interior minister decries 'poison' of bigotry, notes 74% increase in anti-Semitic incidents in France in 2018 over previous year.
Memorial for murdered French Jew vandalized near Paris
Tree planted in Paris suburb in honor of Jewish man tortured to death chopped down by vandals.
