Dr. Roi Gazit, a medical researcher at Ben-Gurion University, believes that he may have found a way to cure leukemia. Gazits research goal is not only to produce a cure, but also to help other scientists develop more types of immunotherapy.

Athletes from various American sports leagues are attacking US President Donald Trump in light of his repeated remarks about players who choose to kneel during the national anthem. Last night, WNBA players kneeled while fans also started to criticize Trump.

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The voting in the Kurdish independence referendum in northern Iraq began Monday morning. Hours before the polls opened, Iraqi Kurdistan Region President Massoud Barzani stressed that despite the international pressure, the vote would go ahead as planned.

German Chancellor Angela Merkel won the majority of votes in the general election but expressed concern over the rise of the AfD party, which will become the first far-right wing nationalistic party to hold seats in the Bundestag since the Second World War.

A 22-year-old Israeli is missing after all contact with her was lost during a trek with three others in Kyrgyzstan. Insurance rescue teams are working with local authorities to find her.

The IDF Spokespersons Unit announced that a soldier who was being detained in military prison has collapsed and is currently unconscious and in critical condition. Her family members were notified and the IDF is investigating the circumstances that led to the incident.

A Eurofighter jet crashed during an air show off the coast of Italy Sunday, killing the pilot. Thousands witnessed the tragedy. The pilots body was recovered at sea shortly after the crash.