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Iran's Khamenei warns US and Israel against new attacks

Iran's supreme leader warned the United States and Israel on Saturday against further strikes as tensions mount over a possible return to fighting. US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have threatened new military action on Tehran but US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Trump had…

France 24 · Oct 31

Iran's supreme leader warns US, Israel against new attacks

Iran's supreme leader has warned that any further military strikes from the US or Israel will trigger a robust retaliation. He underscored the necessity of being ready to respond at all times. As both nations prepare for upcoming elections that may reshape their diplomatic strategies, Qatar and Pakistan are stepping…

The Economic Times · Oct 31

Israel elections: Anti-Netanyahu bloc weighs direct PM election bill to break political deadlock

Israel's opposition bloc is considering legislation to introduce direct elections for prime minister in a bid to break the political deadlock following Tuesday's inconclusive election and potentially form a minority government without relying on Arab parties, according to The Times of Israel.

The Times of India · Oct 31

With or Without Netanyahu, Israel Will Want American Taxpayers To Keep Funding Its Wars

Benjamin Netanyahu and his challenger Gadi Eisenkot disagree on some policies, but both still expect the U.S. to provide billions of dollars in military aid.

Reason · Oct 30

Could Israel’s Arab parties hold the key to deciding who becomes the next prime minister as Netanyahu faces an election deadlock and rival blocs struggle to secure a governing majority?

Israel's recent inconclusive election has left major political blocs short of a governing majority. Gadi Eisenkot, the opposition leader, may challenge Benjamin Netanyahu with the help of Arab parties. The two main Arab parties, Ra'am and the Joint List, hold a combined 19 seats in the Knesset. While some Jewish…

The Economic Times · Oct 30

Israeli election: 'Netanyahu did not win, he lost dramatically,' former PM Barak says

In an interview with FRANCE 24, former Israeli prime minister Ehud Barak said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu "did not win" this week's election in Israel but "lost dramatically", and that his rival Gadi Eisenkot should ally with Arab parties. Barak also suggested that claims of Qatari funding for an Arab…

France 24 · Oct 30

This is the hard lesson from Israel’s election: to stop nationalist populists, you can’t play by gentlemen’s rules

The opposition can’t win unless they join forces with Arab parties. Benjamin Netanyahu knows this, and will use every ruse to stay in power, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30

‘Removing Netanyahu is the most important thing’, Mustafa Barghouti tells Euronews

Changing the government in Israel is the top priority for Palestinians, according to one of the West Bank’s most prominent political figures. Arab parties hold the balance of power after Israel’s election and would be key to forming a new government.

Euronews · Oct 30

First Thing: Alaska Senate race descends into legal acrimony over second Dan Sullivan

DoJ reportedly issues subpoenas after reports Democrat campaign sought candidate with same name as Republican incumbent

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30

Netanyahu faces uncertain political future in Israel as opposition weighs alliance with Arab parties

Israel held elections, resulting in Prime Minister Netanyahu's bloc securing 53 seats, while the opposition won 48. The historic performance of Arab-led parties, which captured 19 seats, adds complexity to coalition talks. President Isaac Herzog will determine who is tasked with forming the new government amidst these negotiations. Allegations of…

The Economic Times · Oct 30