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Joint List endorses no one for PM Ynet | Published: 04.05.21 , 20:34 The predominantly Arab Joint List told President Reuven Rivlin Monday it will not endorse a candidate for prime minister. comment

Jordans Prince Hamza signs letter declaring support for the king Reuters | Published: 04.05.21 , 21:41 Jordans estranged Prince Hamza signed a letter saying "I place myself in the hands of his majesty the king... I will remain committed to the constitution of the dear Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and I will always be of help and support to his majesty the king and his crown prince", the royal court said in a statement on Monday. Prince Hamza, the former crown prince, signed the letter after ...

Netanyahu on trial: This is what an attempted coup looks like PM claims prosecution is holding a witch-hunt against him, lists a slew of alleged transgressions on law enforcements side leading up to his corruption trial i24NEWS | Updated: 04.05.21 , 19:25 After appearing in court for his corruption trial, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lambasted on Monday the State Prosecution, Israel Police and the media, alleging they have conspired to stage a political coup against him. “The prosecu...

In signed letter, Prince Hamzah pledges his allegiance to King Abdullah, crown prince after his involvement in an alleged conspiracy to destabilize the Hashemite Kingdom's security

Reuters | Published: 04.04.21 , 16:41 Jordans Deputy Prime Minister Ayman Safadi said on Sunday that King Abdullahs half-brother and former crown prince, Prince Hamza, had been liaising with foreign parties over a plot to destabilize the country and had been monitored for some time. The authorities intercepted communications between Hamza and foreign parties over the timing of steps to undermine Jordans security, Safadi said at a news conference. The security services have asked for those in...

Treasury predicts NIS 180 billion pandemic deficit Gad Lior | Published: 04.04.21 , 15:36 Israels cumulative deficit for the 12 months of the coronavirus pandemic (March 2020-March 2021) will reach around NIS 180 billion (approx. $54 billion), which translates to about 12.6% of the countrys GDP, the Finance Ministry said Sunday. According to estimates, the national budget deficit for the first quarter of 2021 is expected to reach around NIS 20 billion. comment

Smotrich urges Bennett to back Netanyahu for PM Far-right lawmaker warns former ally, who is speculated to recommend himself for premier, that any recommendation you make tomorrow that is not Netanyahu will put us on the fast track toward a left-wing government Moran Azulay | Published: 04.04.21 , 20:34 A day before Israel’s party leaders arrive at President Reuven Rivlin’s residence in Jerusalem for consultations, Religious Zionist party chief Bezalel Smotrich on Sunday urged Yamina Cha...

Pedestrian killed in Jerusalem multi-car pile up Gilad Cohen | A 25-year-old woman was killed Sunday during a multi-vehicle collision in Jerusalem. Another woman was moderately injured and eight others were lightly hurt in the incident, which involved seven vehicles. The police are investigating the circumstances of the crash. comment

Gantz: Alleged Jordan coup plot is an internal matter After round-up of suspected conspirators, Jordanian media warns of security and stability red lines that cannot be crossed; mother of former crown prince slams claims he was involved in plans to overthrow king as wicked slander Ynet, AFP | Published: 04.04.21 , 13:56 Defense Minister Benny Gantz said Sunday that Israel has no interest in becoming involved in an apparent foiled plot to overthrow Jordans King Abdullah, calling it "an inter...

Runaway antelope caught on camera galloping down southern Israeli highway Concerned drivers film large ruminant mammal dashing down Ashdods Highway 41 before being eventually found lying in a water canal near Yavne, avoiding a potential disaster Ilana Curiel | Published: 04.04.21 , 19:17 A runaway antelope was caught on camera over the weekend galloping down a highway in southern Israel after escaping from a nearby petting zoo. According to Israel Nature and Parks Authority (INPA), inspector...