Demi Lovato apologises for ‘offending anyone’ following Israel trip
Demi Lovato has apologised for “offending anyone” after she travelled to Israel to be baptised in the country’s Jordan River.
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Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu looks for partners in bid to form coalition
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has started the daunting task of trying to cobble together a coalition government amid political deadlock that emerged from this month’s repeat elections, which had no clear winner.
Israel rivals to discuss national unity government after inconclusive poll
Israel’s two largest political parties are meeting to discuss the possibility of forming a unity government between them, after last week’s deadlocked national elections.
Israeli president invites rivals to break election deadlock
Israel’s president has invited the two main victors from the country’s neck-and-neck election to meet, seeking to break a deadlock that has complicated his task of trying to choose the country’s next prime minister.
Arab bloc in Israel’s parliament endorses Gantz for prime minister
The Arab bloc in Israel’s parliament abandoned its usual hands-off stance on Sunday and endorsed former military chief Benny Gantz for prime minister.
Benjamin Netanyahu faces battle to remain Israeli PM after repeat election
Israel’s two main political parties are deadlocked after an unprecedented repeat election, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing an uphill battle to hold on to his job.
Why Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu has gambled on Jordan Valley in re-election bid
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s last-minute vow to annex the Jordan Valley if re-elected next week has sparked Arab condemnation and injected the Palestinians into a political campaign that had almost entirely ignored them.
Saudi Arabia brands Benjamin Netanyahu’s West Bank vow ‘a dangerous escalation’
Saudi Arabia has denounced Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s vow to annex parts of the West Bank as a “very dangerous escalation”.
Netanyahu vows to begin annexing West Bank settlements
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu vowed on Tuesday to annex the heart of the West Bank if he wins re-election next week, a move that could inflame the Middle East and extinguish any remaining Palestinian hope of establishing a separate state.
Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu reveals what he says is Iran nuclear weapons site
Israel’s prime minister has unveiled what he said was a previously undisclosed Iranian nuclear weapons site, further escalating a showdown between the two countries.
Israel’s premier gets his Borises in a twist in cabinet meeting
Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office has released a video that clumsily tries to edit out a gaffe where he calls the British prime minister the wrong name.
UK and Israel agree to confront ‘destabilising’ Iran behaviour
The UK and Israel pledged to work together to curtail Iran’s “destabilising behaviour” in the Middle East.
Israeli drones over Lebanon will be downed, says Hezbollah leader
Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah has said his group will shoot down any Israeli drones that enter Lebanese airspace from now on.
Israeli girl, 17, killed in West Bank explosion blamed on Palestinians
An explosion near a West Bank settlement that Israel said was a Palestinian attack killed a 17-year-old Israeli girl and wounded her brother and father, Israeli authorities said.
US congresswoman decides against West Bank visit over ‘oppressive conditions’
US congresswoman Rashida Tlaib has decided against visiting her relatives in the West Bank after Israel issued a permit allowing her entry on humanitarian grounds.
Democratic congresswoman allowed to enter West Bank to see grandmother
Israel’s interior minister has approved a request by US Democratic congresswoman Rashida Tlaib to enter the Israeli-occupied West Bank on humanitarian grounds.
Israel bans visit by US congresswomen
Israel has banned two US congresswomen from entering the country over their support for a Palestinian-led boycott movement.
Muslims clash with Israeli police at Jerusalem holy site
Muslim worshippers and Israeli police have clashed at a major Jerusalem holy site during prayers marking the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Adha.
Israeli army says body of soldier found in West Bank
The body of an Israeli soldier has been found with stab wounds near a West Bank settlement south of Jerusalem, the military said.
Scientists believe there may be life on the Moon and it came from Earth
Scientists now believe there may be life on Earth’s closest celestial neighbour, the Moon.
Maxine Peake cancels play to highlight plight of Palestinian actors
Maxine Peake has cancelled a play in London to highlight the plight of Palestinian playwrights and other artists targeted by the Israeli authorities.
New left-wing bloc in Israel looking to topple Benjamin Netanyahu
A trio of forces on the Israeli left, including former prime minister Ehud Barak united on Thursday ahead of the country’s upcoming elections, looking to pose a powerful contrast to prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s conservative ruling Likud party.
UK entry Michael Rice finishes last at the Eurovision Song Contest
The UK has been snubbed at the Eurovision Song Contest – coming last for the first time since 2010.
Italy, Australia and Spain feature in final flurry of Eurovision entries
The 26 finalists in the Eurovision Song Contest have performed in the hope of securing the coveted “douze points” from the international audience.
Michael Rice gives his all during impassioned Eurovision performance
Michael Rice has delivered a rousing performance at Eurovision as he bids to turn around the UK’s fortunes in the contest.
Israel’s former victors kick off Eurovision Song Contest grand final in Tel Aviv
The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 has begun at the Expo Tel Aviv venue in Israel, with a performance by a cohort of the musical extravaganza’s former stars.
Eurovision Song Contest grand final: Who will perform and when?
The grand final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 is fast approaching.
Eurovision’s 26 finalists hope to earn coveted ‘douze points’ from jury final
The 26 finalists of the Eurovision Song Contest have performed for the international juries in the hope of securing the coveted “douze points”.
Bobby Gillespie calls Madonna a ‘total prostitute’ over Israel performance
Primal Scream frontman Bobby Gillespie has called Madonna a “total prostitute” for performing at Eurovision.
UK entry Michael Rice sings for the judges during Eurovision jury show
Michael Rice has made his Eurovision Song Contest debut in Israel, representing the UK with a rousing rendition of Bigger Than Us.
Madonna urged to abandon Eurovision performance by Palestinian campaigners
Madonna has been urged to abandon reported plans to perform at this year’s Eurovision Song Contest.
UK hopefuls for Eurovision announced
Former X Factor and Britain’s Got Talent hopefuls are vying to represent the UK in the Eurovision song contest.