Earlier this week, Jordan recalled its ambassador from Israel to protest Israel’s ongoing detention of two Jordanian citizens
The move could strengthen Iran and shows US weakness, according to analysts
Centrist rival Benny Gantz now gets a chance to try to cobble together a government after last month’s inconclusive election
Hearing is last step before a potential indictment; Netanyahu insists he is innocent of all corruption charges
Netanyahu needs six seats more to form a majority coalition
Virtual tie between left and right dims Benjamin Netanyahu's hopes for a record-setting fifth term as prime minister
Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor challenger Benny Gantz can form a government
Virtual tie between left and right dims prime minister's hopes for a record-setting fifth term
Israelis went to the polls again this week, but unofficial results show another deadlock. Neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of the Likud Party nor challenger Benny Gantz of the Blue and White party can form a governing coalition. Many in Israel say the two large parties must unite despite their differences. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem.
Virtual tie between left and right dims Netanyahu's hopes for a record-setting fifth term as prime minister
It seems that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor rival Benny Gantz can form a government
Israel's longest-serving leader said ahead of voting that if he wins he would annex all Jewish settlements in the West Bank
Arab citizens of Israel make up 20% of the population and could play a role in making up the government coalition. They have never joined a government in Israel's history, but some say it may be time to change. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA from Jerusalem.
Israel responded with strikes against Hezbollah targets in southern Lebanon
Despite Iranian denials of attack, incident has sparked new tensions between Israel and Iran
A group of Israeli volunteers recently brought some Palestinian families and their children to the beach, offering a chance for many of the kids to see the ocean for the first time. The trip to the beach was a way of making peace, one child at a time. Linda Gradstein reports for VOA News.
The site that is holy to both Jews and Muslims has been a flashpoint for violence in the past
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