Democratic US Senate nominee and vocal Israel critic compares Jewish state to a friend who pits one against their other friends

Netanyahu cast doubt on accounts of Jewish attacks on diplomats, priests and journalists over the weekend. With the election a week away, coalition calculations are taking precedence

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

Meeting said to have been held at Ovda airbase, where US jets are stationed; US defense secretary confirms previously unannounced visit to region to meet troops, but doesn't specify location

Washington Institute's David Makovsky says decision contradicts 'longstanding US practice of avoiding explicit endorsements'; Mark Levin calls complaints 'partisan political whine'