Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has slipped in recent voter surveys. Approaches to a potential Palestinian state and the economy have emerged as top election issues.
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In Speech To Congress, Netanyahu Blasts ‘A Very Bad Deal’ With Iran
The Israeli premier’s remarks are the culmination of a controversy that began in January when he was invited — without input from the White House — to make the speech.
After Netanyahu’s Speech, A Reality Check
The Israeli prime minister has warned about the dangers of the Iranian nuclear program for two decades. He has shaped the debate, but will he influence the final outcome?
Banksy’s Murals Turn Up In Gaza Strip
The artist, who uses public spaces for his often-provocative murals, posted images of art created in the Gaza Strip, along with a two-minute video of life in the Palestinian territory.
Death Toll In Himalayan Avalanches Reaches 27
The death toll from unseasonal snowstorms and avalanches in Nepal that trapped dozens of trekkers on the slopes of the Himalayas has risen to 27, with 70 more still missing, Nepalese authorities say.
U.S. And Other Nations Pledge $5.4 Billion To Rebuild Gaza
A one-day conference in Cairo has brought pledges of some $5.4 billion to help rebuild Gaza.
Israel Kills Palestinians Suspected In June Kidnappings
Ending a months-long search, the Israeli military says it has killed two Palestinian men with ties to Hamas who it believes were responsible for kidnapping and killing three Israeli teenagers early this summer.
Snowden Reveal Makes Israeli Spies’ Protest An American Issue
Last Friday, 43 veteran and reserve members of Israel’s secretive spy organization, Unit 8200, claimed they’d been directed to spy on Palestinians for coercion purposes.
Reports: Hamas Says It Has Reached Cease-Fire Deal With Israel
After seven weeks of intense fighting that’s killed more than 2,000, Hamas says it is prepared to announce a “long-term” cease-fire deal with Israel.
U.S. Diplomatic Cable Puts Chill On ALS Ice Bucket Challenge
Lawyers at the State Department have banned high-profile U.S. diplomats from participating in the fundraising phenomenon that has swept social media in recent weeks.