Head of Czech embassy’s Jerusalem branch office killed in car accident Thursday * Qatari mediators return to Tehran to push for US-Iran deal * Golan says undemocratic to discount Arab parties out of hand

Qatar: ‘Ridiculous and dangerous’ to suggest Doha played role in alleged election fraud in Israel * Eisenkot: Netanyahu trying to undermine election results, Qatari involvement is grave whether in PM’s office or election * Counting of 'double envelope' votes ongoing

61 needed for a majority; over 84% of ballots counted * Shekel weakens, Tel Aviv stock exchange slumps * Joint List chief: ‘We’re ready to pave the way to oust Netanyahu government' * Report: Eisenkot-led bloc looking to replace Ohana as Knesset speaker with support of Arab parties

Families of those slain and kidnapped on Oct. 7 urge Israelis to remember victims when they vote * Police investigating after Yashar billboard set on fire in Dimona

PM's Office denies report as 'fake news,' without elaborating * Herzog says US president's Netanyahu endorsement won’t affect who he tasks with forming coalition: Nobody ‘can intervene in my discretion’

Police chief summoned for talks with PM, Ben Gvir on electoral integrity; Yashar demands meeting's cancellation; Likud denies discussions will be on elections * 2 Iranian officials confirm Tehran preparing to target US diplomats, personnel — NYT

Saudi-led coalition says it downed three Houthi ballistic missiles targeting cities in kingdom * Iranian media says President Pezeshkian to meet Putin in Moscow next week