Tax hikes and spending cuts fuel anger in ruling party; thousands protest outside parliament in demonstration which devolved into violence

Not wanting to upset the public mood, leaders who oppose the accord keep mum, don’t want be seen as an ‘ally of Netanyahu’

Officials confirm meetings between Khaled Mashaal and Tony Blair; Palestinian group also seeking long-term truce

‘We believe we can win on the substance,’ senior official says, disputing president’s claim that 99% of world backs agreement

As Netanyahu prepares to go to war in Washington against the Iran deal, widespread unhappiness over the agreement seems have to brought some old foes into his camp

Two Palestinians arrested in connection with violent death of David Bar-Kapara, 70; family adamant it was a terror attack

Post-deal survey finds 70% of Israelis oppose nuclear agreement, while one-third support strike on Iranian military facilities

Diplomats say vote to back new deal could come Monday or Tuesday, would pass easily with support of permanent members