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Israel’s Herzog yet to decide on who should form government as Eisenkot secures significant backing

President says he will make a decision on Sunday about who should try to build a government as Netanyahu rival is endorsed by 67 lawmakers

The Guardian - UK · Nov 5

Eisenkot clears PM mandate threshold with 67 endorsements, leaving Netanyahu's bloc at 46 seats, UTJ abstains

Gadi Eisenkot has surpassed the parliamentary threshold by gaining 67 endorsements to form Israel's government. His endorsements come after consultations with President Isaac Herzog and include support from various opposition groups. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's support dwindled to 46 as his traditional ally abstained from endorsing him. The decision…

The Economic Times · Nov 5

Israeli Opposition Leader Gets Most Recommendations to Form Ruling Coalition in Rebuke of Netanyahu

Gadi Eisenkot secured 67 recommendations to form Israel's next government after the Joint List backed him, potentially giving the opposition a path to replace Benjamin Netanyahu.

International Business Times · Nov 5

Iran's leaders say midterm results show US voters have rejected Trump's war

Iranians expressed defiance following the US midterm elections, celebrating the Democrats' victory over Donald Trump. Supreme leader Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei indicated no expectation of changes in US policy toward Iran. Politicians and officials warned of severe consequences if the US disregards the election results. Demonstrators in Tehran commemorated the 1979…

The Economic Times · Nov 5

Netanyahu claims 'serious concerns' of foreign spending to sway Israeli election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Wednesday cited "serious suspicions" around foreign interference in Israel's recent parliamentary elections. He claims foreign countries spent large amounts of money to influence the results, while the largest Arab-Israeli bloc called such accusations "political persecution".

France 24 · Nov 4

Win or lose? Inside the 6 November Guardian Weekly

Who will control the Knesset? Plus: why the argument over autism?

The Guardian - UK · Nov 4

Trump Cuts $4B in Israel Military Aid, But Keeps Weapons Sales Flowing

President Donald Trump says the United States will end roughly $4 billion in annual military grants to Israel in 2027, while continuing arms sales and broader defense cooperation.

Latin Times · Nov 4

Netanyahu Wins Most Seats in Israel's 2026 Vote, But Falls Short of Governing Majority

Israel's election produced no governing majority, with Netanyahu's bloc winning 53 seats and opposition forces potentially reaching 67 alongside record-strength Arab parties.

Latin Times · Nov 4

Tucker Carlson Says Netanyahu Is Pushing Trump to Nuke Iran, but White House Challenges His Claims

The White House has challenged Tucker Carlson's claim that Benjamin Netanyahu urged Donald Trump to launch a nuclear strike on Iran, with no public evidence supporting the allegation.

International Business Times UK · Nov 4

Iranian officials say midterm results show US voters have rejected Trump's war

Concerns about the war's effects, particularly frustration over rising prices for fuel and other goods in the U.S., helped Democrats win control of both chambers of Congress in Tuesday's vote.

The Economic Times · Nov 4