European Broadcasting Union hopes to have the first American Song Contest on air in 2021

Politicians remind PM of his pre-election pledge not to seek to bypass graft charges; Labor MK says he is 'destroying the country to save his own skin'

Temblor centered off the Mediterranean coast measures 4.5 on Richter scale; no reports of damage or injuries

Investigation material against Netanyahu said to show Arnon Mozes agreed to pursue more negative coverage of political rivals ahead of elections, sought to limit competing paper

With only 2 weeks left to form the next government and many hurdles remaining, PM says task seems 'absurd,' claims budgetary demands cannot be met

Channel 12 says PM has 'conclusively' decided to pass legislation to evade prosecution in criminal cases against him, has yet to decide whether to also take on Supreme Court

Short video clips produced by Kan broadcaster have participants dance at iconic locations around the host country

Boaz Harpaz gets 220 community service hours; prosecutors note his lost job prospects and nine years of legal proceedings in justifying leniency

Ultra-Orthodox leaders call for mass prayer, allege Sabbath-observant Israelis will be forced to work Saturday preparing song contest final

With two weeks to go before coalition formation deadline, Yisrael Beytenu chief plays hard to get, but insists he won't back anyone but Netanyahu for PM