Politics

The prime minister described the investigations that led to his indictment as contaminated and tendentious.

Attorney General Avichai Mandelblit has announced that he will indict Israel's prime minister on charges of bribery, fraud, and breach of trust.

The initiative now formally lies with the Knesset, which has 21 days in which to propose a candidate to form a government backed by 61 members.

The operation followed the firing of four rockets at the Golan Heights by Iranian forces based in Syria.

As the deadline for Benny Gantz to form a coalition draws near, Yisrael Beitenu leader Avigdor Liberman continues to push for a unity government.

Following the statement by US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo that the administration does not consider Israeli settlement activity in the West Bank illegal, the US Embassy in Israel has called on US citizens to be vigilant.

Palestine Islamic Jihad is determined to undermine efforts by Hamas to seek diplomatic understandings with Israel, explains Dr. Ronit Marzan.

Islamic Jihad announced a ceasefire from 5.30 am. Israel: Quiet will be met with quiet.

Damascus-based Palestine Islamic Jihad leader Ziyad Al-Nakhaleh has accepted an invitation to meet with Egyptian intelligence officials, Walla! News reports.

Businesses and schools are reopening in Tel Aviv but the situation remains tense in southern Israel.

The European Court of Justice ruled today that products manufactured in Judea and Samaria, East Jerusalem, and the Golan Heights must be clearly marked.

Benny Gantz has given full backing to the assassination of Islamic Jihad commander Abu al-Ata and the resulting rocket attacks are helping to promote the formation of a unity government.

The Hamas leadership is presumably not grief-stricken at the demise of "the troublemaker of Gaza."

Schools and non-essential businesses in the south and center of the country are closed. Ben Gurion Airport remains open.

Naftali Bennett's appointment as defense minister makes him a partner in the worst kind of political maneuver.

Yisrael Beitenu leader Avigdor Liberman says he will support Benjamin Netanyahu or Benny Gantz as prime minister if the other thwarts a unity government.

Poverty is a main cause of violence among Arabs, while leaving Arab society's potential untapped retards Israel's economic growth.

IDF Chief of Staff Aviv Kochavi's multi-year budget plan is being hampered by the political situation.

A national unity government would be able to rein in the small parties' budget demands and enable the Ministry of Finance to push the measures it wants through the Knesset.

Stephen Harper is president of the Awz venture capital fund advisory committee. The fund specializes in investments in Israeli security and intelligence startups.

Iran dreams of a multi-front rocket conflict in which Israel's home front suffers heavy losses.

Less of the money donated by North American Jews is reaching Jewish causes let alone Israel. "Globes" examines the reasons.

The annual ceremony at the former internment camp at Drancy was sparsely attended, but the place carries a unique message.

Ethiopian Ambassador to Israel Reta Alemu Nega talks about his country's fast-growing economy, and Israel's advantages there.

Education Minister Rafi Peretz's plan for Israeli sovereignty on Judea and Samaria without voting rights for non-Jewish inhabitants is only an extension of what has been practiced here for 50 years.

Gulf states tell Palestinians: We favor a political solution, but hurry, because we have other interests, and we won't wait.

The US economic plan for our region leaves out key issues and key players, lacks sources of finance, and has no takers.