Oct 25 Iranians fear a possible return to all-out war as U.S. and Israeli elections approach By Amir-Hussein Radjy, Associated Press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who faces a close vote Tuesday, says Iran's leadership must be eliminated. U.S. President Donald Trump vows to “finish the job” in Iran eight months after the war began, as a third aircraft carrier and… Continue reading
Oct 25 Israel presses ahead with West Bank operation as election approaches By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press The operation, focused on the city of Hebron, the site of Friday's attack, came as Israel enters the final days before a tense election, which is largely seen as a referendum on current Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership and security… Continue reading
Oct 23 Signs of fraying loyalty emerge in Netanyahu stronghold before Israeli election By Melanie Lidman, Associated Press Kiryat Shmona, Israel's northernmost city, has long been a bastion of support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party. But that loyalty is no longer ironclad. Continue reading
Oct 23 Israeli military says 2 soldiers were killed in the West Bank attack that also left 2 gunmen dead By Shlomo Mor, Sam Mednick, Associated Press Two Israeli soldiers were killed in an attack in the occupied West Bank on Friday morning that also left two suspected gunmen dead, the military said, violence that is likely to heighten political tensions and security concerns ahead of Israel’s… Continue reading
Oct 20 JD Vance declines to endorse Netanyahu for reelection, says he's focusing on midterms By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press “I endorse American candidates, and that’s where I’m focused on the midterms,” Vice President JD Vance said. Continue reading
Oct 19 Israeli police arrest 10 following weekend attacks by West Bank settlers on journalist and diplomats By Koral Saeed, Associated Press Israeli police did not identify the suspects or specify their roles in the attacks, which came during a spike in settler violence during the annual Palestinian olive harvest season. Continue reading
Oct 18 Photographer attacked by settlers in the West Bank feels insulted by Netanyahu By Cara Anna, Associated Press The attack on Heidi Levine and Palestinians during the sensitive olive harvest again highlights the rampant settler violence that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has blamed on a small number of troublemakers. Continue reading
Oct 18 Trump endorses embattled Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for reelection By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press Israelis are set to vote Oct. 27, in the first national elections since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023. Continue reading
Oct 17 America's politically divided Jewish community braces for Israel's elections By Giovanna Dell'Orto, Associated Press Netanyahu’s supporters, especially among Orthodox Jews, believe he’s protecting a country they love as central to their identity. Many liberal and younger Jewish Americans believe his policies have harmed Israel’s global standing. Continue reading
Oct 17 Masked settlers attack European diplomats in the occupied West Bank By Cara Anna, Associated Press In Saturday’s attack in the village of Taybeh, settlers targeted Belgium’s consul general, French and Polish diplomats and Catholic representatives, Belgian Foreign Minister Maxime Prevot said. Continue reading