The Times of Israel

1. Ukrainian ex-officer goes on trial in Germany over 2022 Nord Stream pipeline sabotage

   Former special forces officer Sergiy Kuznietsov facing charges including 'war crime,' attacking civilian infrastructure; Kyiv consistently denies it was behind Baltic Sea blast

   

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3. Candidate leaves Ofer Winter’s party amid pressure, fear of wasting votes

   Davidi Ben Zion, No. 8 in People of Israel party, cites low polling and right-wing campaign urging him to drop out, including posters in his home community

   

4. Massachusetts city councilors hear petitions against Israel divestment ordinance

   Head of group opposing measure, which would bar Somerville from dealing with firms supporting alleged Israeli international law violations, says 'it makes Jews feel unwelcome'

   

5. Small parties hovering around minimum vote threshold could determine Israel’s election

   While neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot-led opposition has clear path to majority, veteran pollster predicts PM's bloc will face 'more difficult test' in turning out enough supporters