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Israel may see new elections as cabinet talks founder
Netanyahu has until tomorrow to form a government and the Knesset passed a preliminary resolution to dissolve itself
IsraelIsraeli Arabs may increasingly support Zionist parties
Arab parties fared poorly in April’s election but a shift among some Arab voters helped save the liberal Zionist Meretz
IsraelWashington adds pressure on Palestinian refugee claims
The US negotiator for Middle East peace called for the abolition of UNRWA, the body responsible for Palestinian refugees
PalestiniansHearing delay buys Israeli premier time to find a deal
Netanyahu’s pre-indictment hearing over corruption allegations was pushed back by three months as cabinet talks continue
IsraelIsrael will worry over disruption around Eurovision
Tel Aviv is hosting this year’s Eurovision song contest, which it hopes to use to improve the country’s reputation
IsraelIsraeli court intervention may fuel curb of judiciary
The High Court has intervened to postpone the deportation of HRW’s country director pending an appeal
IsraelWashington dilutes Israel-Palestinian deal expectation
Jared Kushner said that his peace plans could be a “good starting point” for discussion, rather than an “ultimate deal”
United StatesConscription may be the main obstacle in Israeli talks
Netanyahu has begun discussions with right-wing parties as he attempts to build a new coalition after the election
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