Israel
Israel heads for a fourth round of elections
Despite efforts at a last-minute deal, defectors have lost the coalition government a crucial vote
IsraelUS Western Sahara recognition is victory for Morocco
Washington has recognised Morocco's rights over Western Sahara in exchange for normalisation of ties with Israel
MoroccoIsrael-Iran escalation is possible before end-2020
Concerns over possible retaliation for the killing of a nuclear scientist have raised Middle East tensions
IsraelNew Israeli party heralds right-wing electoral upset
One of the prime minister’s internal rivals has announced his defection ahead of expected polls
IsraelIsraeli premier may seek new polls, looking to vaccine
After Blue and White’s defection, the legislature has voted in favour of its own dissolution
IsraelIsrael’s coalition government could collapse
Relations between Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu and his alternate, Benny Gantz, are breaking down
IsraelEmirati Israel flight may be a genuine trailblazer
Gulf-Israel ‘normalisations’ are making rapid progress
United Arab EmiratesThe Israeli premier’s Saudi trip is a symbolic shift
Speculation Israel may immediately attack Tehran, or achieve recognition by Riyadh before Trump departs, seems overblown
Saudi Arabia