Israel

Israelis vote on Netanyahu rule

Israelis will vote Tuesday in a closely contested election that could end Benjamin Netanyahu’s rule, though polls show no clear path for his rivals to form a government.

Israelis vote on Netanyahu rule
Patrick Dunleavy, Christophe Jaffrelot, Victor Asal, Juan Cole, Fareed Zakaria and 18 more
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Israel Shuts West Bank Crossings

Israel’s military said it would close land crossings to and from the occupied West Bank on Tuesday, election day, as its West Bank operation continued.

Israel Shuts West Bank Crossings
Patrick Dunleavy, Johan P. Olsen, Juan Cole, Eran Halperin, Gilbert Achcar and 10 more
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Israel raids Hebron, evacuates hundreds

Israeli forces raided Hebron after a shooting killed two soldiers, arresting about 70 people and evacuating hundreds of families; critics called the operation collective punishment.

Israel raids Hebron, evacuates hundreds
Johan P. Olsen, David Murakami Wood, Gilbert Achcar, Shibley Telhami, Noura Erakat and 14 more
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