Syria Says Israel Attacked Damascus “Research Site”
The airstrike’s target may actually have been a convoy carrying missiles.
Israel
Israel’s Netanyahu Loses Seats, Maintains Plurality
Exit polls put Israel’s prime minister on track to win reelection, if with a smaller majority.
Israel’s Nationalists Could Be Kingmakers After Election
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu can hardly govern without the Jewish Home party.
Little Chance of Israeli-Palestinian Peace Deal
With peace negotiations at a standstill, a two-state solution seems farther away than ever.
Netanyahu Tries to Fend Off Right-Wing Challenge
The Israeli prime minister responds to the defection of conservative voters to the right.
Labor Rises in Israeli Polls, May Join Netanyahu’s Coalition
Benjamin Netanyahu could form a coalition with Labor instead of smaller orthodox parties.
Azerbaijan Denies Plans to Facilitate Israeli Iran Strike
The Caucasus nation insists it won’t let its territory be used for an attack.
Israel Hits Back at Palestinians After United Nations Vote
Israel withholds Palestinian tax revenue and announces new settlement construction.
Real Hardship Could Be After United Nations Palestine Vote
Abbas could collapse the peace process if he sues Israel in the International Criminal Court.
Likud Moves to Right, Livni Presents Centrist Alternative
The popular former foreign minister probably won’t stop Netanyahu from winning reelection.
Israeli Defense Minister Won’t Stand in January Election
Ehud Barak’s decision is unlikely to prevent the ruling coalition from winning reelection.
Israeli Ruling Parties Lose Support After Hamas Truce
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s party stands to lose seats in January’s election.
Turkey Overplayed Hand, Irrelevant in Gaza Conflict
Recep Erdoğan’s bluster notwithstanding, Israel doesn’t really care about Turkey.
Hamas, Israel Back to Square One in Gaza
A ceasefire agreement leaves neither side the winner in the Gaza conflict.
Did Hamas Provoke Israeli Offensive for Political Gain?
The Palestinian terrorist group may hope to influence the upcoming Israeli election.