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POLITICS3d agoWatch: Democratic candidate Brad Lander on his ban from Israel, Senate raceBrad Lander, a Democratic congressional nominee from New York, joins "The Takeout" to discuss his recent detention in the West Bank and the upcoming midterms.CBS News
POLITICS3d agoIsraeli press reflects on opposition’s painful awakening and conflicting scenarios for breaking political deadlockWhile Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition lost its majority of seats, the opposition lost even more in the October 27 election, finishing in second place. Israeli media fear a prolonged period of uncertainty.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS3d agoIsraeli channel reports proposed Netanyahu-Eisenkot power-sharing dealNetanyahu would serve as prime minister for 2 years before handing power to Eisenkot in exchange for political retirement and full pardon, according to Channel 14; Israeli president’s office denies reportaa_tr · turkey
POLITICS3d agoHistoric gains for Arab-majority parties in Israeli electionTwo Arab-majority parties are set to win a historic 19 seats in total, amid a record turnout at the polls in Israel on Tuesday. Voters from the community, descendants of Palestinians who stayed after Israel's creation and who make up around 20 percent of the population, have been enraged by the Netanyahu government's ultra-nationalist Jewish vision for the country and the Palestinian territories. FRANCE 24's Emerald Maxwell reports.France 24 [en]
POLITICS3d agoNetanyahu’s party alleges ‘serious criminal offenses’ in Israeli electionIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party on Wednesday accused Arab political parties of stealing the country’s election through widespread voter fraud, as preliminary results showed no clear winner. In a statement shared by Netanyahu on the social platform X, Likud alleged that Arab parties engaged in bribery, voter intimidation and forgery to influence election…The Hill
POLITICS3d agoWhich way will Israel break? Netanyahu still in it after election night surprisesIn Israel, the surprises only start with election night: they're still counting ballots in a vote that featured the highest turnout in decades, historic inroads by Arab parties, Benjamin Netanyahu’s worst result since 1999 and yet Israel’s longest-serving prime minister still has a path to staying in power. As we await the definitive makeup of the next parliament, our panel breaks out the calculators and pie charts: in what scenario does Netanyahu survive? Is the issue with the right-wing Likud leader or his policies?France 24 [en]
POLITICS3d agoIn Deadlocked Israeli Election, Netanyahu Has Upper HandMain opposition parties fail to muster majority.Foreign Policy
POLITICS3d agoIsrael election: Netanyahu set to remain caretaker prime minister after inconclusive voteVictory for rival Gadi Eisenkot appears increasingly out of reach, but counting continuesIrish Times World
POLITICS3d ago'Israeli electorate has moved rightward: Many underestimated extent of fracture in Israeli society'Erin Ogunkeye is pleased to welcome Dr. Shira Efron, RAND's Distinguished Israel Policy Chair. “Many of us, myself included, underestimated the extent of the fracture in Israeli society.” It reflects a political system in which ideological polarisation, the rightward shift of the Jewish electorate and the contested legitimacy of Arab political participation have sharply narrowed the possibilities for coalition-building. Dr. Efron illustrates a political landscape in which Netanyahu’s governing bloc has lost ground, yet still has “more cards, or better cards, to play,” she argues, whether throuFrance 24 [en]
POLITICS3d agoWhat are the implications of Israel’s elections?Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoFormer owner of Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport obtains Israeli citizenship after Russia seizes the airport over alleged ‘foreign influence’Dmitry Kamenshchik, the former owner of Domodedovo Airport, has left Russia and moved to Israel, Forbes reported.Meduza [en]
POLITICS3d agoPalestinian citizens of Israel hope election results bring changePalestinian citizens of Israel expressed optimism on Wednesday following the strong showing of Arab parties in the elections.Africanews [en]
POLITICS3d agoJerusalem Daily: What’s next after Israel’s elections?Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former military chief Gadi Eisenkot are both claiming victory in Israel’s electionAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoThe day after the elections, Israel seeks to ward off uncertaintyRÉCIT - Benyamin Netanyahou, premier à la Knesset, n’atteint pas la majorité. Gadi Eisenkot aura du mal à former un gouvernement sans le soutien des partis arabes.Le Figaro International
POLITICS3d agoBalad leader blasts ‘racist’ exclusion of Arab parties in IsraelElections have yielded no clear winner but opposition bloc refuses to ally with Arab parties.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoHow Israel’s opposition fell short against NetanyahuThose long opposed to the prime minister fear they have missed a historic opportunity to oust himFinancial Times
POLITICS3d agoIsrael’s Arabs seek a slice of powerArab parties are eyeing a record number of Knesset seats and potential kingmaker role after a surge in Palestinian Israeli votesFinancial Times
POLITICS3d agoNetanyahu set to remain caretaker PM after inconclusive Israel electionBenjamin Netanyahu looked set to ⁠remain Israel’s caretaker prime minister after unexpectedly strong backing among Jewish voters left his opponents little apparent prospect of unseating him, despite his right-wing bloc losing its parliamentary majority. With nearly 86 per cent of votes tallied on Wednesday, Israel’s three main broadcasters projected Netanyahu’s bloc of right-wing, far-right and ultra-Orthodox parties would win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset, well ahead of the 48 for rival Gadi...South China Morning Post
POLITICS3d agoNetanyahu's bloc leading Israel election but short of majority, partial results showWith 99% of ballots counted, Netanyahu's Likud party and its allies are set to win 53 seats in the 120-seat Knesset.BBC World
POLITICS3d agoFast Thinking: How the Israeli election deadlock could endThe path ahead for either candidate in Israel's election to form a working coalition is uncertain. We polled our experts on what comes next. The post Fast Thinking: How the Israeli election deadlock could end appeared first on Atlantic Council.Atlantic Council
POLITICS3d agoIsraelis await final election results as Netanyahu rivals weigh joining forces with Arab parties - AP NewsIsraelis await final election results as Netanyahu rivals weigh joining forces with Arab parties AP NewsAP News
POLITICS3d agoLegislative elections in Israel: with Yair Golan, the left regains some colorDECRYPTION - Credited with 8 or 9 seats out of 120, Les Démocrates, a formation led by former general Yair Golan which succeeded the Labor Party, has doubled its forces, but its message remains marginal.Le Figaro International
POLITICS3d agoIsraeli soldier visiting UK faces war crimes complaintNew UK war crimes complaint against an Israeli soldier highlights a global legal campaign to end systemic impunity.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS3d agoArab parties ‘have woken up’: Israel's uncertain election may deliver surprise kingmakersUncertainty hung over Israel’s election Wednesday as neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing, religious bloc nor that of his centrist rival, Gadi Eisenkot, appeared to be heading for a majority in the Knesset. But there was a surprise: an unusually strong showing by Arab parties could make them unexpected kingmakers.France 24 [en]