New York mayor Bill de Blasio ends presidential bid
NYC mayor Bill de Blasio dropping out of 2020 presidential race amid low poll numbers.
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Poll: Palestinian Arabs approve of murder of Israeli teen
Support for terrorism up among PA Arabs, support for 2-state solution drops as nearly 2/3 approve of bombing attack on Israeli family.
Netanyahu, Gantz deadlocked after repeat election
As vote count continues, right-wing and left-wing blocs effectively tied, with Blue and White holding slim lead over Likud.
Iran: Attack on Saudi oil facilities was 'a warning'
President Rouhani says Saudi Arabia should understand attack by on oil facility as 'warning', but says Iran doesn't want regional conflict
Voter turnout up amid rise in Arab turnout
Increased voter turnout reported in Arab sector, as overall turnout defies predictions of decrease following April election.
Iran says no to Trump-Rouhani meeting at UN
Tehran rules out meeting between Iranian president and Donald Trump at sidelines of UN General Assembly opening this month.
Poll: Right-wing bloc 58, Left-wing 53
Likud leads Blue and White 33 to 31 in final Israel Hayom poll before election, with neither side able to form narrow coalition government.
Trump-backed Republican wins key North Carolina race
With strong backing from President Trump, Republican Dan Bishop wins special election for North Carolina congressional seat.
US warplanes drop 40 tons of bombs on ISIS stronghold in Iraq
Watch: American aircraft carpet bomb 'ISIS-infested' island in Iraq, dumping 80,000 pounds of guided bombs to purge area of terrorists.
Immigration to Israel up 28% in 2019
Fueled by large number of Russian immigrants moving to Israel, immigration rate surges in 2019.
Poll: Blue and White leads Likud 32 to 31
New poll shows right-wing bloc gaining, but still coming up short of majority without Yisrael Beytenu.
Report:
Uranium discovered at Tehran warehouse uncovered by Israel
After Netanyahu demands inspections of alleged Iranian atomic warehouse, IAEA finds traces of uranium at the facility.
3 Iranians attempting to fly to UK with fake passports arrested
Cypriot authorities arrest 3 Iranian nationals who attempted to travel to UK using fake Czech passports.
Could undecided voters deliver an election day surprise?
47% of likely voters still haven't finalized decision of who to vote for, 20% of Israelis uncertain if to vote at all, poll finds.
Iran demands $15 billion, end to US sanctions
Tehran will return to nuclear deal if Europe provides $15 billion credit line, convinces Trump to waive sanctions on Iran.
25 dead, 9 missing in California diving boat disaster
Diving trip turns into nightmare as boat carrying 39 people catches fire in the middle of the night before sinking, trapping guests on board
'The US stands with Israel, backs its right to self-defense'
White House envoy Jason Greenblatt says US backs Israel's military actions following Hezbollah missile attack on northern Israel.
Hezbollah Attacks:
Netanyahu: 'No Israeli casualties'
Despite Hezbollah claim it destroyed IDF tank and killed crew members, Israel says no soldiers killed or injured Sunday.
Lebanon urges US, France to intervene after Hezbollah attack
PM Saad Hariri speaks with Mike Pompeo & Emmanuel Macron following escalation between Israel and Hezbollah, urges US and France to intervene
Israel retaliates with airstrikes in Lebanon
Israeli aircraft hit terror targets in southern Lebanon following missile barrage by Hezbollah terrorists.
'Multiple hits': Missiles fired from Lebanon at northern Israel
Hezbollah claims IDF tank destroyed in missile attack on northern Israel. IDF orders bomb shelters opened in all border towns.
Poll: No change after Zehut drops out of election
New poll shows Zehut's impending withdrawal from election unlikely to have any impact on makeup of next Knesset.
Report:
Netanyahu 'frantically' tried to avert Trump-Zarif meeting
Israeli PM reportedly tried desperately to get Trump on the phone after it was learned Iranian FM would be at G-7, hoped to block meeting.
Netanyahu:
'Feiglin will be a minister in the next government'
Prime Minister Netanyahu unveils deal with Zehut chairman Moshe Feiglin, hails partnership with Feiglin for free-markets, medical marijuana.
Iran: No talks with Trump until all sanctions lifted
Iranian president rejects Trump's claim there is a 'very good chance' the two will meet, ruling out any talks until sanctions lifted.
PM: New neighborhood to be built near scene of terror attack
Netanyahu pushes plans for new neighborhood in Jewish town near scene of terror attack that killed 17-year-old Rina Shnerb.
Rocket attack sparks chaos at festival in southern Israel
Watch: Festival-goers run for cover as sirens sound during rocket attack. 2 rockets shot down, one lands in Israeli territory.
IDF reveals: Iran attempted drone kamikaze attacks on Israel
Iranian kamikaze drone attacks were repulsed by Israel Thursday, IDF spokesperson says, prior to attacks on Iranian base.
"Iran's Quds Force chief is directly responsible for drone plot"
IDF chief says Iran's Quds Force behind plot to use drones to attack multiple targets in Israel. 'Quds chief is personally responsible.'
Ilhan Omar: Israel is implementing 'Muslim ban'
Minnesota congresswoman blasts Israel, Prime Minister Netanyahu, and the "brutal occupation" after being banned from Israel.
It's official: Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib banned from Israel
Interior Ministry, Prime Minister decide in favor of barring controversial Democratic lawmakers from visiting Israel.
Terror attack in Old City of Jerusalem
One wounded in attack in Old City of Jerusalem. One terrorist eliminated, one wounded.
Trump: Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar 'hate Israel and all Jews'
'They hate all Jews.' Trump urges Israel to prevent controversial Democratic lawmakers from entering the country. 'They're a disgrace!'
UK Home Office placed on lockdown after 'horrific' stabbing
One man wounded in stabbing attack next to UK's interior ministry building in London. Suspect reportedly in custody. Terrorism not ruled out
Report: Rashida Tlaib and Ilhan Omar banned from entering Israel
Interior Ministry reaches final decision, barring controversial Democratic lawmakers from entering Israel, report claims.
Emigration from Israel drops to lowest level in decades
600,000 Israelis living abroad, with number of Israelis emigrating falling to lowest level in more than three decades.
Guards fell asleep before Epstein's death, falsified log entries
Two guards suspended and warden removed after operational failures uncovered following Jeffrey Epstein's death at Manhattan prison.
Muslim festival forces mass cancellations on Israeli bus lines
Some 80,000 public bus rides cancelled after companies fail to find holiday replacements for Israel's Arab drivers during Eid al-Adha.
"Don’t let anyone say Israel is 'Judaizing' Jerusalem"
White House envoy Jason Greenblatt sends out special Tisha B'Av message, alludes to PA claims Israel is 'Judaizing' Jerusalem.
Will haredi party lose Knesset seat four months after election?
UTJ party poised to lose one of its Knesset seats after court-ordered partial recount finds inconsistencies in Jerusalem ballot boxes.
