Israeli President Isaac Herzog is delaying a decision on a pardon for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, opting to pursue a plea bargain in the corruption case instead.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid announce a joint electoral list. The move aims to create the largest opposition bloc ahead of the upcoming national election.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and opposition leader Yair Lapid have announced a joint electoral list, aiming to consolidate the opposition ahead of the upcoming election.

Loyalists of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas win majority in municipal elections, marking the first vote in nearly two decades to include a city in the Gaza Strip.

Loyalists of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas secured a majority of seats in municipal elections, which included voting in a city within the Gaza Strip for the first time in nearly 20 years.

Supporters of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas win a majority of races in municipal elections, election officials report. The results follow voting held across the territory on Sunday.

Supporters of Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas secured a majority of seats in municipal elections, according to election officials on Sunday.

Malian President Assimi Goita is currently in a safe house at a special forces base, according to reports.

Malian President Assimi Goita has been moved to a safe house located at a special forces base, according to reports.