Kiryat Shmona, Israel's northernmost city, has long been a bastion of support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party. But that loyalty is no longer ironclad.

World Jewish Congress chief says Israel risks losing US and Diaspora support, backs Eisenkot if forced to choose; recounts rupture with Netanyahu and secret Syria talks that PM abandoned at finish line

The French reporter was set to cover Israel's election, while the U.S. researcher said she was questioned about her criticism of Israel's conduct in Gaza; four foreign journalists were denied entry last week