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Israel's political turmoil goes on as Gantz invited to form government

Gantz's nomination marked the first time since 2008 that someone other than Netanyahu has been asked by Israel's president to build a ruling coalition.

USA

Euroviews. The death knell is ringing for the UN. We can’t let this beacon of hope die without a fight ǀ View

As the UN turns 74 this week, we can look back on its legacy and credit the organisation, and the system of multilateral cooperation built around it, with the avoidance of major wars. But do its recent failures spell the demise for the UN?

Europe Decoded

Netanyahu tasked with forming the next Israeli government | #TheCube

If Netanyahu fails to form a government, Israel is set on a path for its third election with its government in a deep-seated deadlock.

Israel

Israel's Arab List backs Benny Gantz as prime minister

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party received less votes than Gantz's Blue and White coalition.

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Austria

Austria to grant citizenship to descendants of victims of Nazism

Second and third-generation relatives with British nationality have expressed interest in applying for citizenship of the EU country as Brexit looms.

Israel

Benny Gantz rejects Benjamin Netanyahu’s offer of a unity government

Blue and White and Likud are currently tied on seats after the country's second election in a year.

Israel

Israel's deadlocked parliament - where next for the country?

Benjamin Netanyahu's fight for a fifth term is an existential struggle.

Europe News

The Brief: How are the elections in Israel being viewed in Brussels?

Today Israel is having an election for its prime minister, and both candidates believe in a one-state solution. This conflicts with the EU's push to end Israeli expansion in the West Bank.

Israel

EU calls settlement 'illegal' after Netanyahu's annexation plans

The European Union said any "settlement plan" would be considered "illegal" under international law after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced he planned to annex parts of the occupied West Bank.

United Kingdom

Watch: Netanyahu joins Johnson outside number 10 on visit to London

Watch: Netanyahu joins Johnson outside number 10 on surprise visit to London

Israel

Israeli army fires into Lebanon after military targets hit by missiles

There were no immediate reports of casualties, though the Israeli Defense Forces said a number of hits have been confirmed.

World News

Hezbollah say it is ready 'for any confrontation' with Israel

Tensions have risen in the last week after Israel allegedly crash-landed two drones in southern Beirut. Hezbollah's leader said in a speech on Saturday that Israel will "pay a price" for the attack.

Israel

Watch: Israel set to open world's first underground cemetery

Far below Jerusalem's main cemetery of Har Hamenuchot, a new underground burial site is being built. It will contain 23,000 new graves along a mile of tunnels.

Iran

Euroviews. Action must be taken to address new information on Iran’s breaches of nuclear accords ǀ View

There are strong indications that Tehran is in breach of its obligations. Documents seized from a warehouse in Tehran by Israel in January 2018 disclose a wealth of new information about Iran’s nuclear program that was previously unknown to the IAEA.

Israel

Israel's election may be the end of the line for PM Netanyahu

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party was level with Benny Gantz's centrist Blue and White.

Lebanon

Two Israeli drones crash in Beirut suburb

Two Israeli drones came down over Beirut early on Sunday causing damage in a densely populated neighbourhood.

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Giant sand sculptures bring fairy tales to life

The International Sand Sculpture Festival has opened in Ashkelon, Southern Israel to an excited public in spite of recent unrest in the region.

Israel

Man vs mozzie: Tech firm develops laser to track and target mosquitoes

The system follows the insects with a red laser beam and sends a text alert to householders, letting them know where the mosquito can be found.

Ukraine

Watch: Israeli, Ukrainian leaders commemorate Babi Yar massacre

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday became the first foreign leader to visit Ukraine since the election of former actor Volodymyr Zelensky as President of the eastern European country.

USA

Israel allows US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib entry a day after her ban

Israel allows US Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib's visit 'on Humanitarian Grounds' a day after ban

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