Boycotts, divestments, and sanctions are needed until all Palestinians are allowed to live freely in a truly independent state alongside Israel, writes Daoud Kuttab.

Israel’s opposition leader has conceded defeat in the country’s election.

Clearer path to coalition for PM as two main parties lead the way

Israelis are voting in elections following a campaign focused on economic issues such as the high cost of living, rather than fears of a nuclear Iran or the Israeli-Arab conflict.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, trailing in opinion polls, used a strategic Jewish settlement he helped found as the backdrop for an election eve bid to win back right-wing votes.