In Gaza, there are always enough explosives to blow up a deal, but the election campaign could obligate the Israeli government to adopt a more hawkish policy on the terrorist enclave.

Israeli-Canadian businessman and philanthropist Sylvan Adams is an avid Zionist who works tirelessly to promote what he calls "the normal Israel" worldwide. Adams says that by showing Israel to the world through the prism of major cultural and sporting events he can transform Israel’s image abroad.

After drawing criticism for saying he would not be former PM Barak's No.2, Labor leader candidate Amir Peretz says he will make every effort to form alliances with the left-wing bloc.

Without a coordinated plan, the military’s buildup would resemble "an orchestra" in which "everyone does what they want, and the noise is terrible," former military official warns.

Gunmen, believed to be working for local cartel, open fire in Mexican city of San Luis Potosí, killing Israeli electronic musician Ronen Dahan, 45, and wounding three others.