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.

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.

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

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.

Israel's Herzog refuses Netanyahu pardon bid, seeks mediated plea deal, NYT says.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog has decided not to approve Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s request for a pardon in his corruption case, opting to pursue mediation for a possible plea deal, the New York Times reported, citing two senior Israeli officials. Herzog views the situation as too politically sensitive for a simple decision and prefers a negotiated outcome to ease internal divisions.

Atef Najib, cousin of ousted Syrian leader Bashar al-Assad, appears in a Damascus court for a transitional justice trial.

Atef Najib, a cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, has appeared in a Damascus court to face trial as part of a transitional justice process.