The French reporter was set to cover Israel's election, while the U.S. researcher said she was questioned about her criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza; four foreign journalists were denied entry last week

As taboos against naturalization and voting ebb, Buq'ata Mayor William Abu Awad expects many locals to back Benjamin Netanyahu, out of gratitude for Israel's aiding their Syrian brethren

After US leader gave PM his backing, the vice president, who previously endorsed Orban and met with German far right, says he's focusing on midterms, not 'getting involved' in Israeli vote

US president says Israeli officials want him him to be involved in Netanyahu's reelection campaign; says US won’t nuke Iran as he considers dropping ‘Mother of All Bombs’

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange research shows stocks typically sag before votes that end in stalemate, unlike those that result in stable governments, but it all evens out within months anyway