The tight contest was yet another demonstration of how divided Democrats are in the drawn-out national race for the party's nomination.

MK says decision by Netanyahu 'irresponsible toward defense establishment and the citizens of Israel.'

The embattled Labor chief called a news conference in Tel Aviv amidst calls in his faction for his resignation over the botched negotiations with Netanyahu.

IDF official statement says no rockets were fired from Gaza into southern Israel.

The latest version of the deal still requires approval from the government, which the ministry expects in the coming days.

Since elections last year, Netanyahu has spoken often about the need to expand the government even though the current coalition of 61 MKs had its advantages.

'As the Green faction, we are preparing a parliamentary inquiry that will deal with anti-Semitic tendencies in Bremen,' Kirsten Kappert-Gonther, the party's deputy head in the city council said.

For the elderly, especially those suffering from illness, the high temperatures can be dangerous to their health and well-being.