Conservatives surge in election polls, widen lead over Labour
PM Johnson's Tories gain ground over Jeremy Corbyn's Labour, expanding Conservative lead well into double digits as Brexit party sinks.
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Report: Trump 'very disappointed' with Netanyahu
'Trump doesn't like losers,' say White House sources, adding that Trump is frustrated with Israel's political deadlock.
Gaza death toll hits 22 as IDF retaliatory strikes intensify
12 Gazans killed Wednesday in IDF strikes targeting Islamic Jihad terror group, bringing total number of dead to 22.
Rocket Attacks Continue:
8 terrorists dead in Gaza as Israeli airstrikes continue
Gaza death toll hits 18 as terrorist cell responsible for launching rockets hit by IDF airstrike. 220 rockets fire at Israel since Tuesday.
Poll: Michael Bloomberg would defeat Trump in 2020
New poll shows former NYC mayor Michael Bloomberg leading President Trump in 2020 election - but trailing other Democrats in primaries.
It's Official: Heavy metal giants Iron Maiden coming to Israel
Iron Maiden confirms first concert in Israel in 25 years - but timing of visit leaves some Orthodox Jewish fans in a bind.
European Union blasts Israel's building plans in Judea, Samaria
EU calls on Israel to cancel plans approved in October for over 2,000 new homes in Judea and Samaria.
UK election: Boris Johnson poised to trounce Jeremy Corbyn
Conservatives hold double-digit lead over Labour ahead of general election as PM's approval rating surges and support for Corbyn plummets.
Heavy metal legends Iron Maiden coming to Israel?
Report: British heavy metal legends Iron Maiden planning show at Tel Aviv stadium - their first in Israel in 25 years.
Brexit delayed till January
After Parliament forces British PM to request Brexit extension, European Union agrees to delay UK's departure until end of January.
UK: Boris Johnson calls for new elections in December
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson calls for UK to go to snap elections on December 12th, as EU mulls another Brexit extension.
Poll: Number of independents backing Trump impeachment surges
New poll shows support for impeachment of Trump continuing to rise, fueled by dramatic rise in number of independents backing impeachment.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wins reelection
Despite losses to Conservatives and Bloq Quebecois, Canadian prime minister Justin Trudeau expected to retain power.
Jerusalem recognition on the table in Canadian federal election
Poll show dead heat as pro-Israel Conservative aims to unseat PM Justin Trudeau. Challenger vows to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital.
US opens door to Turkish takeover of northern Syria
President Trump speaks with Turkey's Recep Erdogan, confirms US forces to withdraw from northern Syria, sparking fears among local Kurds.
'UK packing its bags and walking out of the EU in 25 days'
PM Boris Johnson vows that UK will leave European Union at end of October - even if no deal reached with EU for Brexit.
Al Sharpton's Rosh Hashanah appearance sparks outrage
Controversial activist-turned TV host Al Sharpton honored during Manhattan synagogue's Rosh Hashanah services, sparking outcry.
Demographic Shift:
Israeli Jewish fertility rate tops Arab rate, hits 45-year high
Jewish fertility rate continues to rise as Muslim rate declines, Palestinian Authority fertility rate falls to parity with Israel's.
Trial begins for British woman who accused Israelis of gang rape
British teen accused of making false rape complaint against 12 Israelis heads to court as trial begins Wednesday.
Report: Boris Johnson to try to force new elections in UK
After Supreme Court nullified suspension of Parliament, PM reportedly preparing bid to force new elections in the UK.
Labour MP: Jewish fears of a Corbyn gov't are 'understandable'
Veteran Labour MP laments rise of anti-Semitism within her party, says she 'understands' why many Jews would leave UK if Corbyn becomes PM.
President Trump's approval rating hits 2.5-year high
Amid launch of impeachment proceedings, Trump's job approval hits 2.5-year high, as president gains ground on Democratic 2020 hopefuls.
UK Supreme Court overrules PM on Parliament suspension
Prime Minister Boris Johnson's 'hard Brexit' plans suffer major blow as Supreme Court rules against PM's suspension of Parliament.
Ex-British PM: Obama was the most pro-Palestinian president ever
Former British PM David Cameron calls Obama 'most pro-Palestinian president in history', while describing himself as a 'friend of Israel'.
Daycare operator accused of abusing kids returns to jail
Hours after court orders accused daycare operator released to house arrest, defendant taken back into custody.
Liberman refuses to back Netanyahu - or Gantz - for PM
Yisrael Beytenu chief says party will not back Benny Gantz or Binyamin Netanyahu for PM, calls on Gantz not to bring Joint List into gov't.
Child-abusing daycare operator released from jail
Neighbors and parents of children abused at Rosh Haayin daycare center protest release of Carmel Mauda to house arrest.
New York mayor Bill de Blasio ends presidential bid
NYC mayor Bill de Blasio dropping out of 2020 presidential race amid low poll numbers.
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.
