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Ze'ev Elkin says new alliance with Blue and White won't sit in Bibi government. Hendel and Hauser expected to join Yamina. Mayor of central city suspected of corruption.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Biden will arrive on Wednesday with a lot of good will . He is a true friend and supporter of Israel, committed to its security and to the bond between the two countries. However, even though his feet will be in Jerusalem, his thoughts will be  focused on the war between Russia and Ukraine, on China, domestic inflation and on the midterm elections. And the main focus of the trip is not Israel but Saudi Arabia. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Dr Yael Sternhell, a US expert from Tel Aviv University, and asked her what President Biden hopes to achieve from the Middle East trip. (Photo:Getty Images)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Lod central district court has ruled that the Interior Ministry register as married couples who wed through an online civil marriage service carried out under the auspices of the US state of Utah. The court decision means that Israeli couples can now marry in civil ceremonies without leaving the country, granting a de facto victory to advocates in the decades-long struggle for civil marriage in Israel. The issue came to the forefront after the population authority agreed to register as married several Israeli couples who wed through the online service during the pandemic; but then-Interior Minister Arieh Deri of the ultra-Orthodox Shas party froze the process. Rabbi Uri Regev, director of the Hiddush organization for religious freedom and equality, welcomed the ruling. He spoke to KAN reporter Naomi Segal about it.  (Photo:Shutterstock) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

President Biden will land at Ben Gurion Airport on Wednesday afternoon and will be received by Prime Minister Yair Lapid and President Yitzhak Herzog.  He will visit the Palestinian Authority on Friday, where he will meet with President Abbas in Bethlehem and then leave for the second leg of his Middle Eastern trip, flying to Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, where he will meet with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammad bin Salman. KAN's Mark Weiss spoke with Danny Ayalon , who served as Israel’s ambassador to Washington from 2002-2006, and asked him what we can expect from the Biden visit. (Photo:AP)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Security forces detain gunman who opened fire near Israeli settlement over the weekend. Ahead of visit, US President Biden calls direct flight from Israel to Saudi Arabia sign of warming ties. R-value for coronavirus spread drops below 1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Britain's prime minister Johnson agrees to resign. Bedouin Negev recruited to enlist in IDF, advance terror activities in Israel. Israel, Turkey sign aviation agreementSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Palestinian killed by IDF fire during overnight arrest operations. Deputy minister Yair Golan declares bid for Meretz party leadership. Witness in Netanyahu corruption trial says she was told okay was given for expensive gifts. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Lapid flies to France for first visit abroad to urge French President Emmanuel Macron to take a tougher stance against Iran and Hezbollah, Moscow reportedly orders Jewish Agency to curb activities in Russia, Police kill bomber in Arab crime bustSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Israel, Poland patch ties after Holocaust education spat. Web site for Tel Aviv's mass transit project targeted in suspected cyberattack. Bank of Israel expected to raise interest rate for third consecutive monthSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PM Lapid says Israel  will defend itself against Hizbullah UAV attacks. PM says govt must function as if there were no elections. PA hands over Al Jazeera incident bullet to the Americans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset votes to disperse; elections set for November 1. Senior IDF officer, 2 civilians lightly hurt by Palestinian gunfire at Joseph's Tomb in Nablus. Expert panel recommends coronavirus vaccine from the age of six months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hamas reportedly agreed let Israeli civilian in to try to advance prisoner swap. Lawmakers wrangle over metro law, threaten to delay Knesset dispersal. Gasoline prices going up againSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset passes first reading of dispersal bill. Prime Minister Bennett issues cyber warning to Iran: Mess with Israel, you'll pay a price. Teachers say classes will be held as usual for last two days of school year, after striking on Tuesday over impasse in wage negotiationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Teachers strike possible after talks stall. Lapid wants Nov 8 election day, Likud wants Oct 25. Bennett may quit the govt this week. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset constitution and law committee begins preparing bill to dissolve current Knesset. Prime Minister Bennett tells his ministers to quickly clean their tables and wrap up projects. schools open across country as wage negotiations continue.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wage negotiations intensify as nation-wide teachers' strike continues for second day, Foreign Minister Lapid to Turkey for talks on fighting Iranian terror, Prime Minister Bennett considering taking a break from politicsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Knesset passes preliminary bills to dissolve itself and head to new national elections, Palestinians claim Israeli fatally stabbed an Arab in altercation over land in Samaria, all schools and kindergartens on strike over Treasury footdragging in wage negotiationsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Coalition and Opposition both push bills to dissolve Knesset. Lieberman wants bill barring MK charged with crime forming govt .Poll shows Likud, Yamina up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defense Minister Gantz warns Tehran of military response if Iran targets Israeli citizens. Cyberattack believed responsible for false rocket sirens in parts of Jerusalem, Eilat. New daily coronavirus cases top 10,000See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With rise in COVID infections, Health Ministry officials consider reinstating mandatory mask-wearing indoors. Russia reportedly pressing for Security Council condemnation over Damascus airport strike attributed to Israel. Hamas rebuilds Gaza observation post hit by IDF in response to weekend rocket fire toward Ashkelon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.