Israel
Palestinian president swears in new government
Middle East
April 14, 2019
Palestinian president swears in new government
RAMALLAH, West Bank (AP) — A new government for the West Bank-based Palestinian Authority was sworn in Saturday, led by…
Netanyahu looks to form right-wing government after victory
Middle East
April 12, 2019
Netanyahu looks to form right-wing government after victory
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu sought to form a right-wing governing coalition on Thursday after securing victory in a high-stakes Israeli…
Trump’s Golan move causes concern in Lebanon for land owners
Middle East
April 11, 2019
Trump’s Golan move causes concern in Lebanon for land owners
CHEBAA, Lebanon (AP) — Akram Kanaan looked toward an Israeli military position on a snow-capped mountain that overlooks the village…
Israel’s Netanyahu wins reelection with parliamentary majority: tally
Middle East
April 10, 2019
Israel’s Netanyahu wins reelection with parliamentary majority: tally
JERUSALEM (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured a clear path to reelection on Wednesday, with religious-rightist parties set…
Israel votes in pivotal elections
Middle East
April 9, 2019
Israel votes in pivotal elections
Polls opened on Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections with more than 6 million people eligible to vote. The election is…
The most exciting new airports opening in 2019
Features/Interviews
April 8, 2019
The most exciting new airports opening in 2019
(CNN) — Most of us wouldn’t voluntarily spend longer than necessary in an airport, but after these new transport hubs…
Turkey slams Netanyahu’s ‘irresponsible’ remarks on settlements
Middle East
April 7, 2019
Turkey slams Netanyahu’s ‘irresponsible’ remarks on settlements
Turkey on Sunday condemned what it called Benjamin Netanyahu’s “irresponsible” remarks after the Israeli leader said he planned to annex…
Netanyahu pledges to annex West Bank settlements after vote
Middle East
April 7, 2019
Netanyahu pledges to annex West Bank settlements after vote
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has pledged to annex settlements in the occupied West Bank if he wins Tuesday’s elections,…
AP Explains: Israel’s parliamentary elections
Middle East
April 4, 2019
AP Explains: Israel’s parliamentary elections
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the country’s 21st parliamentary elections. Over 6.3…
Experts warn of cyber threats ahead of Israel’s election
Middle East
April 4, 2019
Experts warn of cyber threats ahead of Israel’s election
JERUSALEM (AP) — As Israel prepares to hold a national election next week, experts say it is vulnerable to the…