Moderate Democrat and longtime Israel supporter could face challenge in wrangling far-left progressive party members, but no candidate is likely to challenge him for the position

US bureau chief Jacob Magid discusses midterm election results, US President Donald Trump's announcement on aid to Israel, and how Americans regard the Arab vote in Israel

Herzog accepts official results and urges political leaders to compromise to avoid repeat election; downplays tensions between Shin Bet chief and AG over election probe

Charleston pediatrician becomes first Democrat in 28 years and first woman elected to represent state in Senate, defeating Trump-backed successor, and sister, of Lindsey Graham

Move by UTJ's Degel HaTorah underscores rift with premier; Eisenkot expected to get mandate as Ra'am confirms it will endorse him; president pushes parties to end refusal to work together

Sale of 150-year-old property, once used as by Christian missionaries, comes as demand for luxury properties in Israel remains strong

Traditionally Israel's strongest ally, Americans' support for the Jewish state has wavered as Mideast wars, hard-right government alienate both Democrats and Republicans

Lawyer for founder of banned group argues that only 3 of 385 acts by organization crosses terror threshold; police arrest multiple supporters of group rallying outside court