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July 21, 2015
US Defense Chief Arrives in Jordan After Talks With Israeli PM

Ash Carter lauds coalition service members at air base after seeking to reassure Israel of continued US security support in wake of Iran nuclear deal
June 10, 2015
Analysts: Amid Mideast Turmoil, Narrow Israeli Coalition Stable

After nearly six months of semi-paralysis and snap elections, PM Netanyahu’s one-seat majority in 120-member Knesset seen as largely holding
May 07, 2015
Netanyahu Announces New Israeli Coalition Government

Decision, which gives a lead role to hard-line nationalist religious Jewish Home party was denounced by Palestinians
April 07, 2015
Fears Loom of Young Israeli Arabs Lured to Jihad

Grieving dad says Islamic State misled teen, executing him after false accusation of spying
April 07, 2015
Fears Loom of Young Israeli Arabs Lured to Jihad

Governments worldwide are trying to stop their young people from being recruited by the so-called Islamic State and other jihadist groups to fight in Syria, Iraq and other conflict zones. Israel is no exception, as VOA's Scott Bobb reports from East Jerusalem.
April 03, 2015
Netanyahu: Iran Nuclear Deal Threatens Israel's Existence

Agreement calls for easing international sanctions against Iran as Tehran reduces its uranium enrichment program
April 01, 2015
US House Speaker in Israel as Iran Talks Continue

While John Boehner and Israel's Netanyahu don't discuss nuclear negotiations, analysts say timing of visit is a reminder of strong opposition in US, Israel to possible deal
March 25, 2015
New Israeli Government Faces Same Challenges

Many Israelis voted for Netanyahu because of his strong stance on security, but domestic and international issues dominated the campaign
March 22, 2015
Israel's Rivlin Begins Consultations on Choosing Next Prime Minister

Israeli president meets with six parties that received most votes in last week's election, will meet with remaining four parties Monday
March 18, 2015
Netanyahu to Form New Government After Election Win

Statement from prime minister's office says he has already reached out to smaller parties in order to form 61-seat coalition he needs to govern
March 17, 2015
Israelis Vote for New Parliament in Tight Election

Israelis are voting to elect a new parliament. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports from Jerusalem that interest in the election has been heightened by a tight race between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud Party and a center-left alliance led by the opposition Labor Party.
March 17, 2015
Israeli TV Exit Polls: Race Too Close to Call

Many observers believe centrist parties could determine who forms the next government
March 16, 2015
Israeli Poll Seen as Referendum on Netanyahu

With no party expected to win more than a quarter of seats, focus is on whether right- or left-wing parties can win enough votes to form next coalition government
March 12, 2015
In Historical First, Arab-Led Parties Unite for Israeli Elections

Campaigning is peaking as Israelis prepare to go to the polls Tuesday March 17 to elect a new parliament. For the first time in history, four Arab-led parties have united behind a single list and, according to public opinion polls, could form one of the largest blocs in the legislative body. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports from Jerusalem.
March 11, 2015
Race Tightens as Israelis Prepare for Parliamentary Elections

Israeli voters are to go to the polls Tuesday, March 17 to elect a new parliament. Prime Minister Benjamin’s Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party is in a tight race with a center-left alliance that according to analysts makes it difficult to predict what the next government will look like. VOA’s Scott Bobb reports from Jerusalem.
March 03, 2015
Netanyahu's US Speech Draws Mixed Response in Israel

Some say prime minister's speech, though important, should have been postponed because it undermines historically close relations with United States
February 19, 2015
Victims of Syria, Iraq Conflicts Short on Emotional Help

Some two million refugees are suffering psychological disorders because of their ordeal, but few experts are available to offer treatment, counseling
February 19, 2015
Victims of Syria, Iraq Conflicts Short on Emotional Help

The war in Syria and the offensive by Islamic State militants in northern Iraq and Syria has flooded northern Iraq with nearly two million displaced people. VOA's Scott Bobb reports from Baserma Camp in northern Iraq many refugees are suffering psychological disorders because of their ordeal, and few are getting the help they need.
February 15, 2015
Turkish Center Helps Syrian Refugees Adjust

Nearly four years of conflict in Syria have sent more than 5 million Syrians into neighboring countries where they face many challenges. VOA's Scott Bobb reports.
February 15, 2015
Turkish Center Helps Syrian Refugees Adjust

Many refugees suffer from fear, anxiety, stress; Urfa Community Center calls in psychologists to deal with severe cases

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