Suspected Jewish attackers torched a Palestinian home in the occupied West Bank, killing an 18-month-old toddler and injuring three family members. Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, described it as terrorism.

Israel’s prime minister has fired two senior cabinet ministers from his divided government, all but guaranteeing new elections more than two years ahead of schedule.

Benjamin Netanyahu is likely to stay on as prime minister but in a weakened position after the Israeli elections.