Netanyahu avoids potential election as vote to dissolve parliament fails – Nationwide

Netanyahu avoids potential election as vote to dissolve parliament fails – Nationwide

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government survived an attempt to dissolve parliament early Thursday morning, with most of his ultra-Orthodox coalition partners joining him in voting against a bill that would have forced them to register for military service while the country is in conflict with Hamas. The vote was the most serious challenge to … Read more

United Nations to vote on demand for fast Gaza ceasefire regardless of U.S., Israel opposition

United Nations to vote on demand for fast Gaza ceasefire regardless of U.S., Israel opposition

The United Nations General Assembly will vote on Thursday on a draft resolution that demands an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in the war in Gaza after the United States vetoed a similar effort in the Security Council last week. The 193-member General Assembly is likely to adopt the text with overwhelming support, diplomats say, … Read more