The former military chief has risen in the polls as he mixes warmongering messages with talk of peace with the Palestinians.
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Israel Confirms Attacks on Iranian Targets in Syria
After years of ambiguity, the Israel leadership has grown bolder about acknowledging strikes in Syria just after they occur, raising fears of prompting retaliation.
Man Is Charged in Killing of Israeli Student in Australia
Codey Herrmann, 20, is accused of raping and murdering Aiia Maasarwe, who was attacked on a Melbourne street after a night out with friends.
Pompeo’s Anti-Iran Tour Faces Obstacles of a Fractious Middle East
Touring eight countries in one week, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sought to build a regional coalition against Iran. The obstacles are formidable.
Israel, in Rare Admission, Confirms Strike on Iranian Targets in Syria
By lifting the veil on its campaign to curb Iranian influence in the region, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared to be trying to convey confidence during his re-election campaign.
Angela Davis Says She’s ‘Stunned’ After Award Is Revoked Over Her Views on Israel
The civil rights leader pushed back after a Birmingham group rescinded an award amid criticism over Professor Davis’s support of the movement to boycott Israel.
News Analysis: Netanyahu, Feeling Heat, Grabs Spotlight to Assail ‘Witch Hunt’ Investigation
Expecting an indictment on corruption charges, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went on television to attack the prosecutors investigating him as a ‘joke’ and ‘absurdity.’
Bolton Puts Conditions on Syria Withdrawal, Suggesting a Delay of Months or Years
John R. Bolton, the national security adviser, said troops would remain until the Islamic State was completely defeated and Turkey guaranteed it would not strike Kurdish forces.
Fratricide in Full Bloom as Israeli Election Campaign Heats Up
Political alliances are all well and good, but they are falling by the wayside as lawmakers jockey for position in an eventual post-Netanyahu Israel.
Egypt Tried to Block Broadcast of CBS Interview With President Sisi
CBS said President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi acknowledged that his military cooperated with Israel, and refused a request by Egypt to stop the broadcast.