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 Efforts to merge smaller right-wing parties after Shaked heads New Right. Tension in the Gulf after Iran seizes UK tanker. Hanegbi says Israel is the only state killing Iranians (Photo: Fay Abuelgasim/AP)  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

12 Israeli teens appear in Cypriot court in rape case.More than 20 dead in arson attack on Japanese animation studio. Ehud Barak lashes out at Yair Netanyahu. (Photo:Gili Yaari/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Fires break out around Israel as extreme heatwave hits the country. Nine-year-old boy killed when heavy tree branch falls on him at amusement park. IDF forces exchange fire with drug smugglers on Israel-Egypt border, no Israeli casualties (Photo: United Hatzalah)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF drone crashes in Gaza, army says no sensitive information leaked. For second consecutive year, increase in HIV carriers in Israel. 9,000-year-old Neolithic settlement unearthed west of Jerusalem (Photo: Eyal Marco/Antiquities Authority)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Court releases from house arrest police officer who fatally shot Ethiopian Israeli which sparked nationwide protests. Air Force receives two more F-35 stealth fighters. Blue & White Party leader says talks on to form national unity coalition with Likud without Netanyahu.  (Photo: F-35 landing in Israel, IDF spokesman) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Education Minister's endorsement of gay conversion therapy prompts calls for ouster. Prime Minister Netanyahu warns of "crushing" retaliation if Hezbollah makes good on threats. Main entrance to Jerusalem closed for three-year construction project (Photo: Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

British warship in Gulf protects UK tanker from  IRG boats.Hamas threatens to avenge IDF killing of activist. Labor leader Peretz meets with Tzipi Livni.(Photo:Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police investigating suspicions of haredi child trafficking ring. Graffiti calling for death of Palestinian man suspected of alleged rape of seven-year-old Jewish girl scrawled in his West Bank village. Ultra-Orthodox leaders blast Ramat Gan mayor for allowing shuttle buses on the Sabbath.  (Photo: courtesy) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israeli security forces shoot, arrest Palestinian who threw firebombs at Border Police post at entrance to Samaria military court. Public Security Minister Erdan says violent police officers shouldn't be in our ranks. IDF examining terror tunnel exposed during construction of underground barrier between Israel, Gaza Strip.   (Photo: Yonatan Sindel/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

IDF forces shoot down drone that entered from Gaza Strip. Inquiry finds special forces officer killed in Gaza operation was hit by friendly fire. Family of Ethiopian-Israeli shot by off-duty police officer says they will continue non-violent protest (Photo: A drone, illustrative. Moshe Shai/Flash90) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charges brought against daycare worker accused of abusing children. Iran says will enrich uranium beyond 3.67 percent cap set by 2015 nuclear deal. Former Israeli politician and diplomat Ora Namir dies at the age of 88  (Photo: Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Police brace for more protests over shooting death of Ethiopian-Israeli by off-duty officer. Knesset member Amir Peretz wins Labor party leadership primary. Iran threatens to raise level of uranium enrichment. (Photo: Adam Shuldman/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ethiopian-Israeli shot by off-duty police officer laid to rest. Labor party members cast ballots in leadership primary. Qatar transfers 25 million dollars to Palestinian Authority as part of assistance to cover funding shortfall (Photo: Tomer Neuberg/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Iran exceeds uranium enrichment limits.Ethiopian Israelis protest after 18-year-old killed by off-duty police officer.Syria blames Israel for widespread air strikes. (Photo:Meir Vaknin/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After threat from US, Palestinian Authority releases businessman arrested who attended Bahrain workshop. Prime Minister Netanyahu rejects criticism from political rivals over easing sanctions on Gaza. Barring last minute reversal, Tel Aviv's Sde Dov airport faces midnight closure (Photo: Moshe Shai/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

During army exercise, two IDF officers, two soldiers, lightly hurt in explosion. Israel believes Russian military activity in region reason for recent GPS navigation disruptions around Ben Gurion airport. Likud dismissive of Ehud Barak's return to politics, as Meretz party holds leadership vote (Photo: Ben Gurion airport control tower. Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Central murder suspect in Duma arson attack refuses to testify in trial. Oman says it plans to open an embassy in the Palestinian Authority. Prime Minister Netanyahu says he is reviewing proposal to call off early elections in SeptemberSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecutors drop charges against Palestinian accused of raping Israeli girl. Prime Minister Netanyahu hosts trilateral meeting with national security advisers of Israel, Russia and United States. Israel halts fuel supply to Gaza Strip after spate of arson balloon launchings (Photo: Noam Revkin Fenton/Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ministers approve across-the-board 1.2 billion shekel cuts.Panel rejects PM request for legal funding. Erdogan's party loses Istanbul mayoral race.(Photo:Associated Press)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

US National Security Adviser John Bolton meets with Israeli leadership, Israeli minister Tzachi Hanegbi calls Palestinian rejection of US economic plan "tragic." Transportation Minister presents plan to save Sde Dov airport.  (Photo: John Bolton, by Haim Zach/GPO)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.