Poll: Gantz or Lapid to lead left?
TV poll asks the public who they prefer to see at the head of the leftist bloc.
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Turkey denounces Israel's decision on Hevron monitors
Turkey blasts Israel's decision not to renew the mandate of the TIPH monitoring group in the city of Hevron.
Abbas hopes peace talks will resume after elections
Speaking with Israeli businessmen in Ramallah, PA chairman expresses hope that peace negotiations will begin following the election.
Iranian commander: We can defeat Israel in three days
Deputy IRGC Commander threatens Israel yet again, says new war will result in its "termination".
Poll: 28 seats for Likud, 19 for Gantz
Israel Hayom and i24NEWS poll gives Labor just five Knesset seats, while Feiglin's Zehut passes the electoral threshold.
EU introduces mechanism to bypass US sanctions on Iran
Britain, France and Germany try to save 2015 nuclear deal with trade mechanism that would bypass US sanctions on Iran.
Nine months later: Lebanon forms new government
Hezbollah to receive a larger number of ministries in Prime Minister Saad Hariri's new cabinet, announced after months of deadlock.
Watch: Iranian commander threatens Israel with annihilation
Deputy Commander of Iranian Revolutionary Guards: Zionists know that any new war will lead to Israel's annihilation.
Trump: Intelligence 'naive' when it comes to Iran
US President says his intelligence chiefs are “naive” for saying Iran continues to comply with 2015 nuclear deal.
Poll: Gantz gaining momentum at Labor's expense
Channel 12 News poll finds that Israel Resilience Party wins 21 seats, while Labor wins just six. Likud remains largest party with 31.
US aid to PA security forces to end this week
PLO official confirms PA asked US to end funding for security services due to fear of lawsuits over support for terror.
British cultural figures call for boycott of Eurovision
Group of British cultural figures sign letter calling on BBC to cancel Eurovision coverage because it is taking place in Israel.
Hamas seeks funding in Bitcoin
Terrorist group which rules Gaza calls on supporters to send it funds in popular virtual currency.
PA dropping bid to become full UN member
PA's UN envoy says he's dropping bid to become full member state due to "obstacles".
Florida takes step towards sanctioning Airbnb
Florida to place Airbnb on its scrutinized companies list in wake of its decision to boycott properties in Judea and Samaria.
Pittsburgh shooter charged with additional hate crimes
Robert Bowers indicted on 19 additional counts that include allegations of hate crimes.
EU to launch initiative to sidestep US sanctions on Iran
Germany’s foreign minister says EU will launch alternative channel to send money to Iran.
Iran: Netanyahu's statements are completely baseless
Spokesman for Revolutionary Guards Corps rejects Netanyahu’s statements that Israel attacked Iranian bases in Syria.
Egypt to reopen Rafah crossing in both directions
Hamas says Rafah border crossing will reopen on Tuesday. Egypt has not confirmed.
Senate advances aid to Israel, anti-BDS legislation
US Senate advances bill that codifies assistance for Israel and protects states that ban BDS and which was blocked by Democrats earlier.
Will the rules be adjusted for observant Eurovision competitors?
Israeli disabled musicians favorites to represent Israel at Eurovision, but might be forced to quit due to Shabbat rehearsals.
Iranian Chief of Staff threatens to take 'offensive' tactics
Chief of Staff of Iranian Army says Iran may switch from defensive policy to “offensive” tactics if national interests come under threat.
Merkel: Iran's policy in Syria threatens Israel
German Chancellor tells Israeli TV Germany is working to ensure Iranian forces don’t get “too close to the Golan Heights.”
Czech Parliament recognizes int'l definition of anti-Semitism
Lower house of Czech Parliament recognizes International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance definition of anti-Semitism.
Ya'alon courting former Netanyahu associates?
Telem party chairman reportedly seeking to have former government secretary and head of communications join his party.
Poll: Five percent of British citizens deny the Holocaust
New poll finds more than 2.6 million British people think the Holocaust is a myth.
Venezuelan opposition leader thanks Netanyahu
Juan Guaido thanks PM Netanyahu for recognizing him as Venezuela’s interim president on the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz.
Olmert: Netanyahu's time is up
Former prime minister attacks Netanyahu over the investigations against him.
Experts say Saudis testing ballistic missiles
Satellite images appear to show a military base inside Saudi Arabia to be testing and possibly manufacturing ballistic missiles.
Venezuela backtracks on expulsion of US diplomats
Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro permits US diplomats to remain in the country for 30 days, three days after ordering them out.
Egypt closes Rafah crossing to Gaza
Egyptian authorities close Rafah border crossing between Egypt and Gaza in both directions.
Judge dismisses lawsuit against Arkansas' anti-BDS law
Federal judge lets Arkansas law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel stand.
Iran nuclear chief:
'We have replacements for equipment we agreed to destroy'
Head of Iran's Atomic Energy Organization says Iran never actually filled Arak reactor with cement, secretly acquired replacement tubes.
US sanctions Iranian airlines and fighters in Syria
Treasury sanctions two Iran-backed foreign fighter militias in Syria and two airlines that help send weapons to Syria.
Irish Ambassador summoned for reprimand
Irish Ambassador to be reprimanded after Irish parliament advances boycott of products from Judea and Samaria.
3.6 magnitude earthquake in northern Israel
Geophysical Institute confirms an earthquake was felt in the north around 10:00 p.m. The epicenter of the earthquake was near Nazareth.
Iranian Defense Minister: We'll launch another satellite soon
Iranian Defense Minister says Iran fixed the problem that caused its previous satellite launch to fail and will try again.
Russia: Publicizing Syria attacks is related to the elections
Russian ambassador to Israel argues that Israel's publicizing of air strikes in Syria is a political move related to upcoming elections.
Talks between Gantz and Ya'alon accelerating
Negotiations for political alliance between two former IDF Chiefs of Staff have accelerated over the past few days.
May: Corbyn willing to sit with Hamas but not with me
British PM rips Labour leader over his refusal to discuss Brexit, takes jab at him on comments on Hamas and Hezbollah.
