Israelis Vote in Tight Election That Could End Netanyahu’s Run; Polls Point to Possible Stalemate
Neither bloc is projected to reach a 61-seat majority in the Knesset, raising the prospect of long coalition talks or even another vote.
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Jordan Arrests 3 Wounded Suspects in Deadly Attack on Greek Orthodox Church; Death Toll Rises to 9
Security forces captured the men after a dawn shootout in Karak governorate. No group has claimed responsibility.
Iran Says Renewed U.S. Strikes Wouldn’t Change Its Positions as Tehran Braces for Winter Gas Shortages
The parliament speaker urged a 10% cut in gas use, while Houthi attacks continued against Saudi Arabia.
Israel’s First Election Since Oct. 7 Attacks Becomes a Referendum on Netanyahu
Thirty-nine parties are running Tuesday; former military chief Gadi Eisenkot leads the opposition challenge.
Gunmen Kill 7, Wound 40 at Funeral in Greek Orthodox Church in Jordan
King Abdullah II vowed the ‘harshest penalties’ for what officials called a terrorist attack; Jordan declared three days of mourning.
U.S. Cuts Staff at Embassies in Jordan, Lebanon, Qatar and UAE Over Iranian Threats
A memo from the director of national intelligence warned Iranian plotting against Americans has reached advanced stages.
Iran Says 7 Oil Tankers Were Hit or Damaged in the Strait of Hormuz Overnight
The claim, which shipping monitors did not confirm, raised fears of a return to all-out war and pushed oil prices higher.
Israel Marks Three Years Since the Oct. 7 Hamas Attacks as War Continues
Memorials and official ceremonies marked the 2023 assault that killed about 1,200 people and triggered a still-ongoing regional conflict.
Yemen’s Government Says It Retook Mokha and Ground Near Bab el-Mandeb; Houthis Deny It and Strike Saudi Airports
Saudi-backed forces launched ‘Dawn of Yemen’ to oust the Iran-aligned Houthis from the Red Sea coast, as Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan agreed to activate ‘deterrence measures.’