Poll:

Poll: Yamina falls below minimum threshold as Netanyahu bloc tops 61 seats

New poll shows Prime Minister Bennett's party failing to make it into next Knesset, while pro-Netanyahu bloc reaches absolute majority.

2 Republican senators vow to back Biden's SCOTUS nominee

Mitt Romney and Lisa Murkowski announce plans to back Ketanji Brown Jackson, effectively guaranteeing her confirmation.

Liberman downplays claims of Russian massacre in Ukraine

'Come see the bodies and the raped women.' Ukrainian ambassador calls on FM to visit Kyiv district after Liberman questions massacre claims.

King Abdullah to Bennett:

King Abdullah to Bennett: 'Don't interfere with Muslim prayers on Temple Mount'

King of Jordan demands Israel not impinge on right of Muslims to pray at Al Aqsa Mosque during Ramadan.

Rabbi:

'Lebanese Arab who got married posing as Jew is actually Jewish'

Brooklyn rabbi who researched ancestry of Eliya Haliwa,

Jerusalem market:

Police open fire on armed suspect in Jerusalem's Mahane Yehuda market

Armed suspect wounds officer, police open fire in Mahane Yehuda market. Authorities say incident likely criminal in nature.

Just 38% of Israelis satisfied with Bennett's handling of security

Just 38% of Israelis satisfied with Bennett's handling of security, with 66% disapproving of gov't handling of economy.

Terrorist Shooting:

Two Border Police officers killed, 6 seriously wounded in Hadera terror attack

Terrorists open fire in coastal city of Hadera, killing Border Police officers Yezan Falah and Shirel Abukarat.

After Hadera Attack:

MK Barkat to gun owners: Bring your gun with you - and shoot any terrorist

Likud MK and former Jerusalem mayor urges Israeli gun owners to carry their firearms on them at all times, be prepared to shoot terrorists.

Blinken to Israel:

Blinken urges Israel to refrain from expanding settlements, evicting Arab squatters

US Secretary of State emphasizes US support for establishment of Palestinian state, downplays disagreements over Iran nuclear deal.

Ancient written name of God

Archaeologists uncover oldest Hebrew text ever found

3200-year-old amulet with Hebrew name of God found in Samaria, may be oldest Hebrew text ever discovered.

Ukrainian counterattacks push back Russian forces from Kyiv

Ukraine claims it has forced Russian troops out of towns north and west of the capital amid heavy fighting.

Poll: Likud 34, Yesh Atid 17, Yamina 6

55% of Israelis prefer Netanyahu as PM, marking significant rise in recent months, with Bennett gov't receiving low marks from voters.

Congressman warns Israel 'needs to pick a side' in Ukraine war

Anti-Trump Republican warns US aid to Israel could be in jeopardy if Jewish state doesn't 'pick a side' in Ukraine war.

US Senate votes to end Daylight Savings Time

US may end practice of moving clock forward in spring and back in fall, after Senate votes unanimously to end DST.

Report:

Israel destroyed hundreds of Iranian drones in massive attack

Israel reportedly attacked airbase in western Iran, wiping out hundreds of Iranian drone aircraft.

Zelensky asks to address Yad Vashem - but is rebuffed

Israel's Holocaust memorial museum rejects Ukrainian president's request to make video address, saying speech would be 'political'.

Over 3 million Ukrainian refugees displaced by Russian invasion

Ukrainian civilians continue to flood into neighboring countries - including 100,000 in Russia - with a million more internally displaced.

Russia announces ceasefire, Ukraine dismisses move as 'immoral' stunt

Moscow vows safe passage to Ukrainian refugees in 'humanitarian corridors', allowing them to flee - to Russia. Kyiv mocks announcement.

Air Attacks on Israel Foiled:

IDF downed 3 armed Iranian drone aircraft last year

Israeli F-35 stealth fighters shoot down two armed Iranian drone aircraft last year, foiling planned attack on Israeli soil.

Trump:

Trump: US should bomb the sh** out of Russia

Former president jokes that US should disguise its fighter jets as being Chinese, use them to bomb Russia.

Ukraine slams Israel for not accepting refugees

'During the Holocaust, thousands of Ukrainians saved Jews,' says Ukrainian ambassador, as refugees turned away at airport.

More than half a million refugees flee Ukraine since Russian invasion

Flood of Ukrainian refugees attempting to flee Russian invasion, with over 500,000 refugees already having left the country.

Europe blocks Russian air travel

Growing number of European countries ban Russian airliners from entering their airspace as invasion of Ukraine continues.

Putin orders Russia's nuclear arsenal placed on high alert

Russian president condemns 'aggressive statements' by NATO, places nuclear forces on high alert.

Watch Live:

Biden: Putin is the aggressor

'Putin is working to reestablish the Soviet Union.' Biden castigates Russian invasion of Ukraine in televised White House address.

Putin: Russia had 'no choice' about invading Ukraine

Russia's president tells businessmen the country was 'left with no choice' but to invade Ukraine.

Israel backs Ukrainian sovereignty, declines to mention Russia

In first statement since Russia recognized parts of Ukraine as 'independent', Israeli Foreign Ministry carefully avoids criticism of Moscow.

Poll: Trump expands lead over Biden in 2024 rematch

Fewer Americans fear coronavirus, new poll shows, as Republicans open up wide lead over Democrats ahead of November midterms.

Ukraine threatens to break off diplomatic contact with Russia

Ukraine's president says he is considering ending diplomatic relations with Russia over recognition of its territories as independent.

Yisrael Beytenu minister Eli Avidar to resign from government

Minister Eli Avidar, a frequent critic of the government's coronavirus restrictions, is poised to resign Tuesday.

British PM:

'Time to learn to live with the virus'

Britain to drop all COVID restrictions - including quarantine for those infected with the virus.

Canadian parliament approves Trudeau's emergency powers

Parliament votes 185 to 151 to invoke emergency powers act, granting unprecedented powers to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

Old City of Jerusalem:

Arabs film themselves humiliating handicapped haredi man

Police arrest three Arab suspects after video goes viral showing them humiliating handicapped haredi man in Old City of Jerusalem.

New York Jewish group slams AOC after she accused Israel of caging Arab kids

Democratic congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez under fire after claiming Israel puts Arab children 'in cages'.

Israel ends ban on unvaccinated tourists, drops school COVID tests

After two years of strictly limiting entry to non-citizens, Israel to open its doors to most tourists - regardless of vaccination status.

Poll:

Likud rises to 36 seats as Netanyahu bloc nears majority

Yamina barely clearing electoral threshold in latest poll, with Yesh Atid falling to half the number of seats of the Likud.

A First:

Biden's job approval falls below Trump's, sinking below 40%

For the first time in his presidency, Biden's job approval slips below 40%, giving him lower poll numbers than Trump for the first time ever

Russia castigates Israel over retaliatory strike on Syria

'Absolutely illegal under international law.' Russia makes rare condemnation of Israeli strike on Syria, after missile attack on Israel.

New CDC study on mask efficacy under fire for methodology

'The paper is entirely, irredeemably flawed - it shouldn't have been published,' says health researcher as CDC mask study comes under fire.