PM claims during lengthy TV interview that Iran is working to orchestrate an attack to influence election, maybe through Hamas and Hezbollah; urges criminal probe of those involved in his corruption prosecution

Saudi Arabia reports 4 wounded in Riyadh by debris from intercepted Houthi missiles * During NY gubernatorial debate, GOP’s Blakeman attacks incumbent Hochul over antisemitism, ties to Mamdani

While neither Netanyahu or Eisenkot-led opposition have clear path to majority, veteran pollster predicts PM's bloc will face 'more difficult test' in turning out enough supporters

US law enforcement has thwarted at least three alleged planned attacks on pro-Israel lobby or politicians who took donations from it, as political rhetoric against the group heats up

PM's office denies TV report, which says US president told him to 'go ahead and prepare' but didn't commit to approving attack; Trump claims to 'have not even thought about' making Israeli election endorsement

Head of group opposing measure, which would bar Somerville from dealing with firms supporting alleged Israeli international law violations, says 'it makes Jews feel unwelcome'

Davidi Ben Zion, No.8 in People of Israel party, cites party's low polling and right-wing campaign urging him to drop out that included posters in his home community