Central Elections Committee says investigation into suspected foreign interference will not affect results submitted to President Herzog on November 4; officials reject speculation, stress no community is under suspicion and confirm 77.9% voter turnout

After more than 25 years of support, Orr Shalom names its group home after Jane and Larry Sherman, whose partnership began with a home for five children and expanded to help young adults leaving care as wartime needs grow

Vice President JD Vance reaches out to Mohsen Rezaei in bid to secure nuclear deal and end war; US intelligence sees former Revolutionary Guards commander as key to winning Tehran's approval as military options return to White House agenda

Despite winning more votes than in 2022, Netanyahu's bloc fell from 64 seats to 53 as Arab parties surged from 10 to 19 seats; higher turnout, Shas' collapse and fewer votes wasted below the electoral threshold reshaped Israel's political map

Twelve US destroyers, two aircraft carriers and increased military air traffic point to preparations for a possible renewed campaign against Iran, but Israeli security officials stress that Trump has not made a decision; Israel is updating its target lists and preparing for Iranian retaliation, while Hezbollah also readies for a possible confrontation

American naval deployments and aircraft movements coincide with Israeli preparations for renewed fighting; security officials say Trump has not decided on a strike, while diplomatic contacts continue and Hezbollah prepares for possible escalation

CENTCOM commander Adm. Brad Cooper meets Trump alongside Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Gen. Dan Caine as Pentagon reinforces forces in Middle East; Washington also pursues diplomatic contacts with Tehran, Wall Street Journal reports