Military officer leading effort cites poor governance as reason for takeover; international community condemns act, while president's office vows loyal forces will retaliate

Diplomatic reporter Lazar Berman on potential new ties with Africa and President Herzog's trip to the US; Diaspora reporter Canaan Lidor on chief rabbi's chastisement of Ben Gvir

Sharon Bar-li was escorted out of regional assembly, apparently at behest of South Africa and Algeria, as Israel's status continues to split 55-member bloc

Sharon Bar-li was escorted out of regional assembly, apparently at behest of South Africa and Algeria, in move one official says was coordinated by Iran

Lazar Berman on a whirlwind Kyiv visit with FM Eli Cohen and booting from African Union conference; Emanuel Fabian on overnight Syria airstrikes, and Itamar Ben Gvir vs the police

Foreign Ministry blames South Africa and Algeria for severe diplomatic breach; Israel gained official observer status in 2021

Commission that leads continental alliance 'strongly condemns' Israel for allegedly violating international law, reiterates support for Palestinians

Officials from nations that don't recognize Israel among those at event highlighting Jewish nation's unique potential on continent; 'Palestinian issue a non-issue,' says envoy

Group opposing ties with Israel is out, says diplomat after Hassan Sheikh Mohamud's election, but Mogadishu has more pressing issues to cope with

Palestinian Authority had urged union to withdraw Jewish state's accreditation; diplomats say committee will be established to 'study the issue'