Hadash, Ta'al, Balad acknowledge 'significant gaps' between their stance and that of the Islamist party that once sat in coalition, but seek unity due to 'existential dangers' to Arab public

Request was met with silence on call with Middle Eastern leaders, Axios reports; it comes as Israeli officials said alarmed that emerging deal 'does not serve Israel's interest'

Oil slips to 2-week low as US and Iran seen nearing peace deal * Turkish president scraps move to close liberal university * Syria holds legislative elections in Kurdish area

Eight Arab and Muslim countries are latest to condemn far-right minister over video showing him taunting activists kneeling on floor with their hands tied

Terror group's chief had said people have 'right to go down onto the streets and to bring down the government' in response to Israeli strikes, US sanctions on Hezbollah-linked bank

Hundreds of British sailors in Gibraltar are getting ready to secure the vital oil pathway alongside France after US-Iran deal inked; clearing entire strait could take years

Sgt. Nehoray Leizer, 19, from Eilat, was driving armored personnel carrier when it was struck in the Bint Jbeil area; he is 10th soldier killed amid truce, 23rd since March 2

Netanyahu said the war was meant to halt the Iranian threat and suggested it brought the US and Israel closer than ever. Now Trump is freezing the PM out of talks that may leave that threat intact