Sep 17 Israelis vote in redo election that will test Netanyahu By Aron Heller, Associated Press Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest serving leader in Israeli history, is seeking a fourth consecutive term in office, and fifth overall, but he faces a stiff challenge from retired military chief Benny Gantz. Continue reading
Sep 16 Watch 8:30 Israelis prepare for 2nd election as Netanyahu faces corruption charges By Ryan Chilcote Israelis head to the polls this week for the second time this year, due to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's failure to achieve a critical parliamentary coalition after the April elections. Netanyahu has enjoyed historic popularity, but this vote comes as… Continue watching
Sep 16 Israel prime minister vows to annex 'all the settlements' in the West Bank By Tia Goldenberg, Associated Press Benjamin Netanyahu's promise is a last-ditch move that appeared aimed at shoring up nationalist support the day before a do-over election. Continue reading
Sep 15 Watch 4:29 Israeli elections a referendum on Netanyahu's political fate Two days before nationwide elections, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday held a cabinet meeting in the occupied West Bank, an area he says he would annex if re-elected. Netanyahu, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, is in his second tight… Continue watching
Sep 11 Watch 5:19 News Wrap: Trump says Bolton 'wasn't getting along' with administration officials In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump defended his decision to fire National Security Adviser John Bolton, citing differences over North Korea and Venezuela. Trump also said Bolton “wasn’t getting along” with other administration officials. Meanwhile, a court in Scotland… Continue watching
Sep 10 Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu vows to annex West Bank settlements By Josef Federman, Associated Press The announcement by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to be aimed at shoring up support of hard-line nationalist voters ahead of national elections. Continue reading
Sep 09 Watch 5:51 News Wrap: North Korea says it's open to new nuclear talks with U.S. In our news wrap Monday, North Korea says it is willing to restart nuclear talks with the U.S. Previous discussions stalled after President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un held a failed summit in Hanoi in February, but Trump… Continue watching
Sep 09 Israel's Netanyahu claims to find new Iranian nuke site By Josef Federman, Associated Press The prime minister on Monday unveiled what he said was a previously undisclosed Iranian nuclear weapons site, further escalating a showdown between the two enemy countries. Benjamin Netanyahu's announcement also provided a distraction from Israel's heated election campaign. Continue reading
Sep 05 Trump's Mideast peace envoy is preparing to leave White House By Zeke Miller, Matthew Lee, Associated Press The former Trump Organization lawyer had been leading the effort to devise a peace plan. Continue reading
Sep 01 Israeli army says multiple targets hit by fire from Lebanon By Josef Federman, Bassem Mroue, Associated Press The Israeli military on Sunday said that Lebanese militants fired a barrage of anti-tank missiles at an Israeli army base, scoring a number of direct hits on Israeli targets. Israel responded with heavy artillery fire toward targets in southern Lebanon. Continue reading