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Israeli phone scandal claims aim to discredit police
Netanyahu and allies pointed to a ‘deep state’ conspiracy after officers allegedly accessed an aide’s phone unlawfully
IsraelIsraeli right prepares for new poll as talks flounder
Netanyahu has returned the mandate to form a government, blaming rivals for lack of engagement and endangering security
IsraelHezbollah and Israel will avoid intentional escalation
Lebanon has accused Israel of flying a drone over Beirut weeks after a cross-border exchange of fire involving Hezbollah
LebanonTax reversal will dent Palestinian leaders’ legitimacy
The PA yesterday announced that it had received tax transfers from Israel, ending a months-long standoff
PalestiniansLingering border dispute will hamper Lebanon gas hopes
US officials, encouraged by Beirut, have been mediating between Lebanon and Israel in a maritime boundary dispute
LebanonNetanyahu will struggle to form new Israeli coalition
Incumbent Prime Minister Binyamin Netanyahu has once again been tasked with trying to form a government
IsraelIsraeli president may be creative in breaking deadlock
President Rivlin has encouraged a coalition between the two main parties as he consults with legislators post-election
IsraelIsraeli coalition prospects may hinge on Likud loyalty
The September 17 election delivered no clear victor, portending protracted coalition negotiations
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