The new generation of politicians in the hawkish Arab party realizes what the old guard does not: The rules of the political and legal game have changed and the party must evolve to survive.

Energy Ministry says the malfunction at the Leviathan gas field required operators to expel and ignite natural gas from the rig, resulting in a large flame visible from the shore.

"I won't be the one who is used to remove Netanyahu from the stage," says Yamina co-leader and current Defense Minister Naftali Bennett amid speculation he will help Blue and White leader Benny Gantz form the next government. Gantz: Arab parties won't be invited to my coalition.

"You can be sure it's not going to be peaceful," Josep Borrell tells the European Parliament about the expected Palestinian response to such a move.

It does consist of $200 million for a “Diplomatic Progress Fund” that could be used to implement the administration’s Mideast peace plan.