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Five 'change bloc' leaders hold coordinating meeting ahead of elections
Saudi Arabia’s security needs expose limits of diplomacy, give Israel an opportunity - analysis
Businesses damaged through extortion to be assisted by NIS 35 million program backed by Smotrich
Sohlberg issues injunction against Satmar org. accused of bribing voters to abstain from election
A petition filed by the Movement for Quality Government alleged that a Satar-affiliated organization offered payments of NIS 200 to haredim who vowed not to vote in the upcoming Knesset elections.
Israeli teenager killed during Russian drone strike on residential building in Kyiv
The Israeli consulate in Kyiv and the Foreign Ministry are in contact with the teenager's family and assisting in the matter.
Foreign Ministry issues travel warning for Tigray region of Ethiopia amid local escalation
The warning comes amid the renewal of armed clashes in Tigray and surrounding areas. At the same time, Ethiopian Airlines has suspended flights to and from the airports in Mekelle, Axum, and Shire.
Foreign Ministry aims at online younger generation in new digital public diplomacy efforts
Data from the UNmasked UN campaign shows that one of the most prominent age groups it reaches is people aged 25 to 35, with significant success in English-speaking countries, led by the US and UK.
Qatar criticizes Israel democracy, promotes own advancing social rights during UN General Assembly
On the sidelines of the UN General Assembly, the event "Realizing Social Rights and Renewing Democracy: From Doha and Chisinau to a New Democratic Compact for Europe" was held on Tuesday.
Likud reevaluates strategy against Ofer Winter while shifting focus to turnout in loyal strongholds
As long as Likud continues trying to persuade Winter to withdraw, an agreement with him is not on the table. The party could still change its policy toward him through October 16.
Netanyahu set for brief UNGA visit with limited diplomatic meetings, planned anti-Israel protests
The prime minister is expected to spend just six hours in the US, with no meeting planned with US President Donald Trump and protests expected to accompany his New York appearance.
Likud rejects Otzma Yehudit's Ben-Gvir's push for Defense Ministry, Justice Ministry for Gotliv
Likud was displeased with Ben-Gvir's demands, and has made it clear that the party does not intend to relinquish either portfolio in future coalition negotiations.
Lapid to host all five change bloc leaders for coordination meeting ahead of elections
The meeting comes as the bloc's leaders seek to tighten coordination while grappling with disagreements over election strategy and the identity of the candidate who will lead the camp.
Saudis may seek help from Israel as current alliances prove insufficient against Houthis - analysis
As the campaign continues, Israeli officials assess that Israel's air defense and AI capabilities could also become part of Saudi Arabia's broader considerations.