Israel Detains Jerusalem Activists Ahead of Palestinian Elections

Before the arrest, the Palestinian activists planned to say that the election should not be held if it didn’t include East Jerusalem and all its neighborhoods

Israeli Forces, Muslim Worshipers Clash in Jerusalem's Old City Over Ramadan Restrictions

The Damascus Gate plaza, a popular public area during the month of Ramadan, sees tens of thousands of people passing through it every evening. Police said barricades put there were meant to allow a better flow of pedestrians

Two Israeli Arab Brothers Shot Dead in West Bank City

In a separate incident in Ramle, 69 people were detained after a family feud broke out and a police officer was shot in the leg

Third Israeli-owned Ship Attacked Near UAE; Israeli Defense Sources Blame Iran

Israeli defense sources confirm ship was attacked Tuesday, say Iran is behind attack

Israeli Arab Beauty Salon Owner Shot Dead at Point-blank Range

The shooter, who is on the loose, entered Suha Mansour's beauty salon and shot her five times ■ Police investigating

Opinion The Israeli Left Has Failed, and Arabs Aren't Going to Keep Waiting for It

Family of Palestinian Teen Who Lost an Eye Blame Israeli Sponge-tipped Bullet

The 14-year-old's cousin tells Haaretz that the two were in a store in Hebron, saw five or six uniformed soldiers clashing with young men who were throwing stones and 'suddenly one of the soldiers shot at us'

Iran Has Begun Enriching Uranium With Advanced Centrifuges at Natanz, Rohani Says

On the backdrop of Vienna talks to revive 2015 nuclear accord, Rohani says that Tehran has started the second stage of producing heavy water needed to produce nuclear weapons at Arak Nuclear Plant

Two Killed in Suspected Family Feud Shooting in Israeli Arab Town

Two youths were injured in the incident ■ In a separate incident, a man was shot dead in a Bedouin village in the north

'End Assimilation': Cars Vandalized, Racist Graffiti Sprayed in Northern Israeli Bedouin Village

Israeli police are investigating the incident as a hate crime after 20 vehicles had their tires slashed, in the second such anti-Arab attack within the Green Line in weeks

Iran Will Respond to Attack on Command Ship in Red Sea, Military Spokesman Says

'Iran will without a doubt respond after the investigation has concluded and we'll know exactly who struck' ship, says spokesman ■ On Wednesday, New York Times reported that U.S. official said Israel notified U.S. that it had struck an Iranian vessel

Hamas Orders Lockdown in Gaza as COVID Infections Spike

Security agencies say that they will enforce all regulations in Gaza, including prohibitions on gatherings and weddings, as well as any other mass events

Israeli Soldiers Kill Palestinian, Wound Wife After Alleged Attack

The Israeli military said the couple had attempted to ram soldiers with their car ■ Wife of man who was killed says they were stopped at checkpoint, shot without warning

Alleged Jordan Coup: Former Crown Prince Says He Is Under House Arrest

Some 20 people were arrested on suspicion of plotting to unseat King Abdullah II of Jordan, but Jordan denies that the former crown prince was detained

Analysis Israel Election Results: Islamist Leader Offered the Jewish Right an Olive Branch, but Can It Get Him Any Results?

In a highly anticipated, conciliatory speech, Mansour Abbas didn't mention Palestine or any of the major issues his Arab voters want resolved. If he can't translate his strategy into tangible achievements, it might become a eulogy for his political career

Israel Election Results: Kingmaker Islamist Party Leader Says 'Time to Create Different Reality' in Israel

At a press conference on Thursday, United Arab List Chairman Mansour Abbas refrained from announcing which candidate UAL intends to recommend to President Reuven Rivlin next week

Palestinian Elections: Marwan Barghouti Announces Run Against Abbas

Barghouti's announcement is a declaration of a split in Fatah and a challenge to President Abbas from the movement's veterans

Joint List to Meet With Lapid Thursday Before Deciding Who to Recommend for PM

There is a growing sense, however, in the Joint List and the United Arab List, that a fifth round of Israeli elections is the most likely outcome

Analysis Palestinian Elections: Abbas’ Biggest Challenger to Date Is Jailed in Israel. He Just Dealt His First Blow

With a base of popular support that the Palestinian president can't ignore, Marwan Barghouti's potential election challenge has Fatah's leadership taking note

Palestinian Elections: In Challenge to Abbas, Jailed Leader Barghouti to Announce Independent Run

Marwan Barghouti, who is serving five life sentences in Israel for involvement in second intifada attacks, will submit a list for Palestinian parliamentary elections, in a possible prelude to a presidential run

Analysis Israel Election Results in Arab Communities Are a Signal to the Center-left

For the first time, an Arab party can be kingmaker, and crown a prime minister; Mansour Abbas' demands carry some heft, but he understands this and relishes it

Israel Election Results: Anti-Netanyahu Bloc Struggles to Agree on a Candidate for Prime Minister

Israel election 2021: The leaders of the camp, Lapid and Sa'ar and possibly Bennett, are seeking to oust Netanyahu, but aren't coordinating their efforts. In the meantime, Islamist leader Mansour Abbas wants to play kingmaker

Police Shoot Dead Knife-wielding Mentally Disabled Arab Man in Family's Haifa Home

The Justice Ministry is looking into the killing of 33-year-old Munir Anabtawi, who police say tried to stab them

Israel Election Results: Lapid, Islamist Party Leader Abbas Meet to Discuss Forming Government

Israel election 2021: Lapid and Abbas agree to resume talks in coming days after the Yesh Atid leader deems meeting 'excellent'

Israel Election Results: Arab Parties Take Stock After Failure in Polls

For the first time in history, the United Arab List will be the biggest Arab faction in the Knesset, leaving the rest of the Joint List to do some soul-searching

Profile Islamist Leader Toed a Controversial Line. Israel's Election Results Proved Critics Wrong

Mansour Abbas weathered a lot of criticism, but election results bear out his strategy, as the United Arab List leader's pragmatic, tight campaign and a helping hand from Netanyahu made him confound the pollsters

'Not in Anyone's Pocket': Islamist Party Leader Not Ruling Out Joining Netanyahu After Surprising Election Result

Israel election 2021 results ■ United Arab List's Mansour Abbas, who has become a potential kingmaker, says any deal will depend on solving problems facing Arab society ■ Likud lawmakers split on working with UAL

Analysis Israel Election Results: Arab Political Alliance Failed to Gauge Voters' Anger, Frustration

It seems that the breakup of the Joint List persuaded Arab citizens to vote with their feet and stay home

Analysis Israel Election: Arab Voters' High Aspirations Have Yielded to Modest Hopes

In the 2020 election, voters hoped the Joint List could shape Israel's political agenda. Now, after a split in the Arab alliance and an uptick in gun violence, voters are focused on the basics: personal security, housing and jobs