Balad leader Sami Abu Shehadeh told Israel's top court he withdraws his candidacy after court president Justice Isaac Amit signaled the court was inclined to reject an appeal against the election committee's decision barring his Knesset run

Capt. Smit Machchhar was seriously injured by his Omani co-pilot. Passengers described how the pilot still managed to open the cockpit door to let them in

Disappointment with Arab politicians is justified. But staying home on election day could mean surrendering a power that still matters

Once shipped from the desert to markets across the Mediterranean and beyond, the Negev's wines faded into history. Now, ancient grape seeds and surviving vines are helping researchers and vintner revive a lost tradition

Israel's electoral institutions remain the least damaged aspect of its democracy. And yet, electoral integrity can no longer be taken for granted - and there are steps Israel can take right now, like inviting international election observers

A source briefed on the investigation into the incident said that Israeli officials are expected to question the co-pilot who allegedly attempted to crash the plane

Iraq's jubilant Sovereignty Day marked the end of the U.S. military presence, but beneath the fireworks, the country faces old dilemmas: pro-Iranian militias wield power, regional rivals vie for influence and Iraq's economic recovery remains fragile