Some 5,200 Israelis stationed abroad begin casting ballots; first to vote in country's third election in a year is Israel's ambassador to New Zealand

Amman calls proposal by transportation minister a 'flagrant violation of international law'

As right-wing pundits accuse Attorney General Mandelblit of a 'military conspiracy' to unseat the prime minister, Likud leaders seek to bring 2010 scandal back into the limelight

Should Likud leader be tasked with building coalition after March election, attorney general won't oppose it, despite criminal proceedings, TV report says

Amid conservative rancor, Democrat Chris Murphy says he has 'no delusions about Iran,' but argues it is 'dangerous not to talk to one's enemies'

Decision to invite singer to Tel Aviv in October angers activists; US venues have dropped Domingo, though he continues to perform in sold out shows in Europe

Natural Gas Authority opens plan to pour NIS 350 million into project for public comment, in deal that critics say benefits the gas companies and not Israeli citizens