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.
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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.
Terror in Tel Aviv:
2 dead, 4 seriously wounded in Tel Aviv terrorist attack
Shooting incident at multiple locations in central Tel Aviv, leaving at least 2 dead, 8 wounded. Terrorist eliminated.
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'.
