Report:
Yamina MK mulls plan to form new government - or force new elections
Nir Orbach meets with Prime Minister Bennett, suggests efforts to form right-wing government - or dissolve the Knesset.
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'There is a clear and present danger to Israelis in Turkey'
Amid terror plot, top Israeli security official warns Israelis not to visit Turkey. 'All Israelis in Turkey should return immediately.'
Iranian terror attack against Israelis in Turkey foiled
Israel and Turkey prevented planned Iranian terror attack against Israeli targets in Turkey. Travel advisory remains in effect, however.
'Jerusalem Cult' chief found dead in prison ahead of parole hearing
Daniel Ambash, polygamist who headed the so-called 'Jerusalem Cult', found dead in prison cell days ahead of parole hearing.
Chemical Accident:
Dozens of women injured at Jerusalem swimming pool
Incident at public swimming pool in northern Jerusalem leaves dozens of women injured.
Poll:
Poll: Religious Zionist Party hits all-time high, rising to double digits
New poll shows pro-Netanyahu bloc tied with 'change' bloc at 60 seats each, as Religious Zionist Party rises to double digits.
PM Boris Johnson faces possible ouster as some Conservatives push no confidence vote
Dozens of Tory MPs back vote to oust Prime Minister Boris Johnson, with Conservatives set to vote Monday.
Report:
Report: Putin underwent cancer treatment in April, survived assassination attempt in March
Three US intel officials say Russian president treated for 'advanced cancer', White House is closely following Putin's health.
Russia now controls 20% of Ukraine, says Zelensky
30,000 Russian soldiers killed since invasion began, Ukraine claims. 'We must defend ourselves against almost the entire Russian army.'
Suspected hacking of Tehran's municipal websites
Municipal web services for Iran's capital city temporarily disrupted, in possible hacking.
Bennett: 'Our laser defense system is a strategic game changer'
New Iron Beam laser defense system will allow Israel to defend itself against rocket attacks - cheaply, says Prime Minister Bennett.
Report:
Justice Minister in talks with Netanyahu confidant to form Likud-led government
New Hope chief and former Likud minister Gideon Sa'ar reportedly in negotiations with Netanyahu confidant with goal of forming new coalition
Terrorist killed during foiled attack south of Jerusalem
Female terrorist shot dead while attempting to stab soldiers in Gush Etzion region south of Jerusalem.
Bennett: This is the video Iran doesn't want you to watch
Prime Minister Bennett reveals captured Iranian documents refuting Tehran's denials regarding its nuclear program.
After Wave of Resignations:
Prime Minister Bennett appoints new chief of staff, foreign policy adviser
Following resignations by long-time aide and chief of staff Tal Gan-Zvi and foreign policy adviser Shimrit Meir, Bennett taps replacements.
Iranian general vows vengeance against Israel for Tehran assassination
'We'll take revenge on the Zionists,' says Revolutionary Guard chief. 'They pursued our officer for years.'
Poll: Likud 35, Otzma Yehudit 6, Meretz 0
70% of Israelis don't want Arab factions in the next government, poll shows. Meretz again fails to cross electoral threshold.
Study:
COVID vaccines may impair long-term immunity to the virus
Research suggests that vaccination against COVID via mRNA vaccines may reduce body's ability to produce key type of antibody.
Iran vows to avenge slain Quds Force officer
Iranian president says 'no doubt' his country will avenge death of slain Revolutionary Guard officer in Tehran.
IDF shoots down unmanned aircraft launched from Gaza Strip
Drone aircraft launched from Gaza Strip shot down by Israeli forces.
Is Elon Musk's deal to buy Twitter off?
Billionaire Elon Musk says Twitter purchase has hit a snag, just days after Trump claimed deal unlikely to go through.
Israel's economy shrank in 2022
New report indicates Israel's gross domestic product declined by 1.6% during first quarter of 2022.
US to drop ban on Rabbi Meir Kahane's 'Kach' movement
US State Department poised to remove five groups from its terrorism watch list, including Israeli based groups Kach and Kahane Chai.
Buffalo gunman: 'I'm an antisemitic fascist'
Gunman who murdered ten people in Buffalo supermarket shooting declared Jews 'the issue' in manifesto. 'They must be called out and killed.'
Bennett: Palestinians are preventing probe of journalist's death
Prime Minister pushes back on Mahmoud Abbas' accusation that IDF soldiers killed Al Jazeera journalist. 'Terrorists fired indiscriminately.'
US says slain journalist was American citizen, calls for probe
American ambassador to Israel Tom Nides confirms slain Al Jazeera journalist was a US citizen, calls for investigation into her death.
Election Fever:
Report: United Arab List, Joint Arab List mulling alliance
After issuing ultimatum to coalition, UAL reportedly preparing for new elections, mulling renewed alliance with Joint Arab List.
Bennett denies Israel agreed to tighten Muslim control of Temple Mount
Prime Minister Bennett denies Israel agreed to increase in Muslim authority's presence on Temple Mount. 'No change on the Temple Mount.'
Terror attack near Old City of Jerusalem
Police officer wounded in terrorist attack near Old City of Jerusalem. Terrorist seriously wounded.
Israeli Memorial Day:
Bereaved relatives shout down Prime Minister Bennett during Memorial Day address
Family members of Israelis killed by terrorists jeer Prime Minister Bennett, delaying start of his address honoring victims of terrorism.
One out of seven Jews worldwide are haredi
How many haredim leave the community? Study finds 80% of Jewish population growth is from haredi sector. 1/4 of Jews will be haredi by 2040.
Russia accuses Israel of 'supporting neo-Nazis in Ukraine'
Moscow doubles down on Foreign Minister's controversial claims, blasts Israel for condemning claims that Hitler 'had Jewish blood'.
Poll: Likud soars to 36 seats, Yamina falls to 5
Netanyahu bloc rises to 59 seats in latest poll, while Bennett coalition falls to 55 seats, with New Hope left out of next Knesset.
Bennett to Russian FM: No war is like the Holocaust
Israeli PM pushes back on Russian Foreign Minister's comments comparing Ukraine to Nazi Germany.
Diplomatic Row:
Accusing Lavrov of antisemitism, Israel summons Russian ambassador
Lapid: Lavrov's comments were 'lowest form' of racism against Jews, the Jews didn't murder themselves in the Holocaust.
Full Circle:
The 'Lebanese Groom' arrives in Israel
After discovering his Jewish heritage and converting, Eliya Hawila arrives in Israel for the first time - on his Lebanese passport.
France Presidential Election:
Emmanuel Macron defeats Marine Le Pen
President Macron holds lead over right-wing challenger as polls close in France. Le Pen concedes race.
Bennett-Biden Call:
Biden accepts Bennett's invitation to visit Israel
Naftali Bennett speaks to Biden about ongoing Arab violence in Jerusalem. Biden plans to visit Israel in coming months.
Lapid: 'Terrorists are trying to hijack Al-Aqsa Mosque'
'We're not planning to partition Temple Mount.' Israeli Foreign Minister, defends police over removal of rioters from Temple Mount.
Hundreds of Israelis stranded in Jordan after border suddenly closed
Israeli travelers stuck at border after Jordan abruptly shuts frontier to entry or exit, leaving hundreds trapped.
