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POLITICS14h agoIn Israel, Isaac Herzog, from ceremonial president to arbiter of a Knesset without a majorityLacking a majority, Israel's president – known for his cautious approach and reluctance to make firm decisions – could push for a unity government, much like his father, Chaim Herzog, did 42 years ago.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS14h agoIsrael faces weeks of coalition haggling as Netanyahu’s party claims election 'stolen'Israel's election leaves the country facing weeks of coalition bargaining and an uphill battle for the opposition party to form a majority government.CNBC
POLITICS15h agoAll votes counted in Israel: no absolute majority in electionsBij de verkiezingen in Israël heeft geen van beide politieke blokken na het tellen van alle stemmen een meerderheid behaald in het parlement. Dat heeft de Centrale Verkiezingscommissie bekendgemaakt. Noch de regeringscoalitie van premier Netanyahu, noch het oppositieblok van Gadi Eisenkot kwam tot minimaal 61 zetels. De verkiezingsuitslag bevestigt dat de Likud-partij van Netanyahu de grootste is geworden, met 27 zetels. Zijn coalitie van rechts-conservatieve, uiterst rechtse en religieuze partijen behaalde 53 zetels en komt er dus 8 tekort voor een meerderheid in de 120 zetels tellende KnesseNOS Buitenland
POLITICS15h agoNetanyahu attacks Israel’s Arab parties as he falls short of majorityIsrael’s Prime Minister accused Palestinian-Israeli parties of election fraud.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS15h agoNetanyahu bloc in lead without majority in Israel election, say official resultsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition won the most seats in the general election but fell eight short of a parliamentary majority, final results showed Friday. Arab party groupings emerged as potential kingmakers, while allegations of foreign interference threatened to complicate efforts to form a government.France 24 [en]
POLITICS16h agoIsrael’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form governmentParties led by Israel’s Arab minority made historic gains, winning a combined 19 seats in a race in which Palestinians with Israeli citizenship headed to the polls in record numbers.NBC News
POLITICS19h agoIsraeli election: Netanyahu, main rival fall short of majority after all votes countedWith all the votes counted, the pro-Netanyahu bloc finished ahead of Gadi Eisenkot's anti-Netanyahu bloc. But tough coalition talks loom as neither grouping won a majority. DW has more.DW News [en]
POLITICS19h agoIsrael election results: Netanyahu's bloc maintains lead but does not secure majorityThe final vote count from Tuesday's parliamentary election showed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc maintained its lead.ABC News
CONFLICT21h agoPalestinians face growing bans from Al-Aqsa as Israel tightens controlAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS21h agoIsrael bans travel for Brad Lander after detention in occupied West BankIsrael has revoked travel authorisation for US Democratic congressional candidate Brad Lander after he was detained.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICT21h agoPalestinians injured, arrested in Israeli raids across West BankAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS21h agoIsrael election result shows no overall majority as vote count completeOpposition explores options to form coalition as no party secures the 61 seats required for parliamentary majority.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS22h agoIsraeli opposition accuses Netanyahu of trying to 'delegitimise' electionThe PM's Likud party has alleged foreign interference and said Arab-led parties "stole" the election after his coalition lost its majority.BBC World
POLITICS23h agoNetanyahu attacks Palestinian-Israeli parties as he falls short of majorityWith all votes now counted, opposition parties could join forces with Palestinian-Israeli parties to unseat Netanyahu.Al Jazeera [en]
POLITICS23h ago‘Arab voice doesn’t count’: Jewish Israeli blocs reject Palestinian supportPalestinian voters could decide Israel’s future, but its political class refuses to accept their mandateAl Jazeera [en]
POLITICS23h agoNo clear majority emerges as Israel counts final election votesThe Israeli Elections Committee continued counting votes on Thursday from envelopes cast by voters authorized to vote outside their assigned polling stations.Africanews [en]
POLITICS1d agoIsraeli elections: Despite 'historic' victory, Arab minority left with bitter aftertasteThe result achieved by two Arab-Israeli lists in the elections does not grant them the pivotal role they could have claimed. The opposition bloc to Benjamin Netanyahu, facing difficulties, continues to rule out any alliance.Le Monde [en]
POLITICS1d agoWhat Israel’s Election Results Mean for the Middle East and BeyondIsraeli elections on Oct. 27 produced a complex result, with neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor the opposition alliance, led by Gadi Eisenkot, winning enough seats in the Knesset to form a government. The opposition faces a tricky choice: attempt to form a unity government with Netanyahu, after channeling anger at the prime minister during the campaign, or partner with the Israeli-Arab parties, which performed unusually well in the election. The latter option, however, is deeply unpalatable to most of the Jewish opposition. A period of negotiations now commences, while War on the Rocks
POLITICS1d agoElections in Israel: Donald Trump's allies hoped for Benjamin Netanyahu's defeatUne enquête de Politico publiée ce jeudi 29 octobre révèle les divergences au sein du camp présidentiel américain sur l’avenir du pouvoir israélien, entre fidélité personnelle et ambitions diplomatiques au Moyen-Orient.Le Figaro International
POLITICS1d agoIsrael election: Authorities dispute Netanyahu’s fraud claimsBenjamin Netanyahu's Likud claims large-scale foreign involvement in the elections led by Qatar and Turkey, with Israel’s authorities so far refuting the claims.DW News [en]
POLITICS1d agoJavier Milei congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on the election results in Israel: "Once again you have demonstrated the strength of your leadership"The libertarian greeted him after the final vote count placed his party as the most voted in parliament.Clarín
POLITICS1d agoWhat next for Israel’s Arab parties after huge Palestinian turnout for election?Yousef Jabareen, the leader of the ​Arab-dominated Joint List, has said he wants to ‘facilitate getting rid of Netanyahu’s government’Irish Times World
POLITICS1d agoNetenyahu's Likud party alleges interference and fraud in Israel's electionQatar has denied interfering in the election or funding efforts to influence the result, calling the accusations “ridiculous and dangerous”.EuroNews [en]
CONFLICT1d agoPalestinian President Abbas signals readiness for talks with Israel, seeks Cyprus mediationDuring his visit to Cyprus, the president of the Palestinian Authority Mahmoud Abbas said he is ready for talks with Israel's new government.EuroNews [en]