US/Israel vs Iran War
After his detention at olive harvest, Israel revokes US politician’s entry visa
Immigration authority tells Brad Lander, Democratic nominee for Congress in New York and several activist rabbis their visas were canceled due to 'change in circumstances'
PM celebrates with supporters as exit polls updated in his favor, but refrains from declaring victory
Pro-Netanyahu bloc holds big lead with just over a quarter of ballots counted, though results likely to change * US said to warn Gulf states it may launch short yet intensive war …
Israelis delivered an inconclusive election result. Cue the wishful thinking
A government can only form if the same politicians who have been in power for years decide to mend fences, break decades-long patterns and make sense of an incoherent Knesset
Netanyahu: We must form strong, national, right-wing government, remove existential threat from Iran
PM says right-wing bloc has 'decisive majority among the Jewish public and all those who support the Jewish state'; 'forbidden' to form a government that rests on 'Arab parties th…
Arab parties revel as exit polls project historic gains, but kingmaker role still in doubt
Voters say high turnout in Arab towns spurred by Ben Gvir's antagonistic behavior, failure to tackle violent crime; Ra'am chief says he is speaking to members of both blocs
RFK Jr. under fire for claiming Arabs ‘don’t produce’ science or literature
Council on American-Islamic Relations calls remarks by US health secretary at Michigan campaign rally 'a textbook display of unvarnished racism and bigotry'
Eisenkot: I will do my utmost to form a Zionist government, with national service for all; Netanyahu should step down
Yashar leader says outgoing coalition has lost the people's trust, but does not claim outright victory; amid fraught reality with Iran, urges Israel's security chiefs not to let N…
Exit polls show Israeli rejection of current Netanyahu coalition, but uncertainty on its replacement
Bloc of parties opposed to PM projected to win overwhelming majority, but still don't have path to replace Netanyahu unless its leaders violate campaign pledges not to partner wit…
3 Israeli-American brothers handed 30 years each in US prison for sex trafficking
11 victims speak in court about how Tal, Oren and Alon Alexander - who maintain their innocence - exploited their luxury real estate business to rape and drug women
Noah Wyle, TV’s nice Jewish doctor, is People’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’
Wyle drew on his father’s Russian-Jewish background in helping create Robby, his ER physician character on 'The Pitt,' who wears a Star of David necklace
‘Traitor’: Opposition candidates face attacks, harassment on election day
Man arrested near Yair Golan with knife; 2 Democrats activists punched; Man swears at father of slain soldier Itay Chen; Haredi candidate accosted, says kids were harassed at home
After losing election, Bolsonaro said to flee Brazil for United States
Sources say right-wing senator, who has yet to concede defeat, has left the country after missing a deadline to hand over his passports as part of a money laundering probe
Egyptian court orders one of last independent media outlets to close; editor held, fined
Lina Attalah, founder of banned Mada Masr news site, fined $53,400 and detained until it's paid; conviction is for running without a license, though outlet has sought one for years
Israeli presidential candidates cast their votes in consequential election – video
Politicians cast their votes as Israel holds its first election since the Hamas-led attacks of 7 October 2023. Polls suggest prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition bloc wit…
Russian satellites help Iran’s allies strike Saudi Arabia, data and officials say
Satellite info has aided strikes by Houthis and Iraqi militias, according to intelligence firm and Saudi and Houthi sources; targets included crucial Saudi pipeline
Record number of voters head to polls in high-stakes Israel election – video
A record number of Israeli's have cast their ballots in the first half of polling day, voting at polling stations across the country and the Israeli-occupied West Bank. By 2pm loc…
On election day, some settlers pass over Netanyahu in favor of far-right partners
Israelis in West Bank communities tell reporters they used to vote for PM, but soured on him after Oct. 7 attack, feel Smotrich, Ben Gvir 'won't let this happen'
Heavy rains close highways, hiking trails in south; effect on voter turnout unclear
Entrance to southernmost city of Eilat blocked; authorities warn against driving or hiking in affected areas due to fear of flash floods; weather expected to worsen as night falls
How Trump’s ‘little detour’ to Iran became a roadblock in the US midterm elections
The war, at the eight-month mark, has spiked gas prices and left voters frustrated, imperiling continued Republican control of Congress after Nov. 3 vote; Trump downplays concerns
‘He’s united Arab Israelis’: Ben Gvir’s harsh policies drive high turnout in Arab towns
The aftermath of October 7, 2023, and subsequent political discord drives changing voting patterns in southern Israel, from communities attacked during massacre to Bedouin hamlets
Qatar, Iran discuss war and Hormuz in Moscow meeting as another ship struck in Strait
Qatari FM says onus on Tehran to now 'demonstrate good faith', reopen Strait, stop threatening neighbors
Turnout hits historic high as Israel votes; election committee rejects multiple claims of foul play
44.9% of eligible voters cast ballots by 2 p.m., highest ever at that hour; pointing to Arabs and the left, Netanyahu says 'they're trying to steal election,' while Eisenkot accus…
Election day quiet in Jerusalem’s Haredi enclaves: ‘We vote for whoever our rabbi tells us to’
Many members of the ultra-Orthodox community see casting a ballot as a religious duty, even as some denounce the process: 'Whatever happens is in God's hands'
Houthis: Egypt’s decision to give military support to Saudi Arabia is declaration of war
Comment from member of Iran-backed group's political bureau comes after Egyptian parliament approved support for Mecca-pact partner, though no request has yet been made