Incumbent Conservative Prime Minister Stephen Harper, a staunch backer of Netanyahu’s government, slumps into third place in latest polls

As thousands take to Beirut’s refuse-strewn streets to demand change, the Shiite group is looking to hijack popular backing for the governing reforms it has pushed for decades

Dozens tied to lamp posts, at least 70 arrested by jihadist group as a punishment for demonstration against Rutbah resident’s execution

At emergency meeting, security chiefs struggle to find solutions that protect travelers but don’t threaten border-free travel zone

In apparent riposte to Obama, Netanyahu says he is only against Tehran’s military ambitions, warns deal puts Iran ‘on threshold of nuclear arsenal’ within 13 years

Gal Hirsch’s Defensive Shield Holdings said to feature in FBI, Israeli corruption investigations involving ex-Georgia defense minister, though no direct tie to Hirsch himself

Troops open fire at vehicle near Hebron, but assailant flees the scene

State Department says it’s ‘deeply disappointed and concerned’ after court sentences journalists to 3 years in jail