FORGOTTEN HISTORY: 8 - Caught on Camera

Probe into foreign interference: Poll chief asks Shin Bet to investigate; Netanyahu alleges Arab-led parties stole vote

Israel’s election chief has ordered a probe into alleged foreign interference in the October 28 election.

The Times of India · Oct 29

Netanyahu piles pressure on Arab parties with claims of foreign funding to 'steal' election

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party Likud on Thursday sought to amplify unproven claims that Arab parties had received foregn funding ahead of the country's national elections as Netanyahu's opponents accused him of seeking to "delegitimise" the results of the vote.

France 24 · Oct 29

'Zionism Is Universal': Alana Hadid Says Israel Election Won't Change Anything Regardless of Who Wins

Alana Hadid argues that Israel's political establishment shares the same Zionist foundations, claiming the election will bring little meaningful change regardless of who forms the next government.

International Business Times UK · Oct 29

Israel election by the numbers: who might form the next government?

Israel has voted and neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition or Gadi Eisenkot’s opposition bloc are going to secure the 61 seats required to form government.

The Conversation · Oct 29

Israel Election Results 2026: Who won? Can Netanyahu form government or will Arab-Jewish alliance take power?

Who won Israel election results 2026: Israel election results 2026 have left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu facing uncertainty over his political future, as his right-wing bloc falls short of the majority needed to form a government. Opposition parties could potentially secure enough support with Arab-led parties to establish an alternative…

The Economic Times · Oct 29

Israel finishes vote count, Netanyahu's Likud biggest party but without majority

Israel on Thursday completed its vote count from the country's national elections with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc securing 53 seats (27 of which went to his party Likud) and other parties securing 67 seats in the Knesset. With no party gaining an outright majority, weeks of jockeying to form…

France 24 · Oct 29

'From the river to the sea': Hundreds rally across Israel advocating Jewish-Arab gov

Around 300 demonstrators gathered in Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, and Haifa to demand a Jewish-Arab government. Protesters held signs advocating for freedom and inclusive governance, reflecting their unified call. The demonstrations coincided with ongoing vote counting following Israel's closely contested election. Pro-Netanyahu parties secured 53 seats, while the opposing bloc held…

The Times of India · Oct 29

Hundreds protest in Israel's Tel Aviv, Jerusalem and Haifa calling for Jewish-Arab government

Around 300 people protested across major cities in Israel, calling for a Jewish-Arab government and inclusive governance. Demonstrators displayed placards with slogans advocating for freedom and cooperation between communities. As protests unfolded, initial election results indicated a tightly contested political landscape with significant implications. Key opposition leaders expressed intent to…

The Economic Times · Oct 29

Israel has voted, but what comes next? Dissecting a messy ballot and coalition-building process

The Israeli election of Oct. 27, 2026, was among the most highly anticipated votes in the country’s history. It was consequential, if not yet conclusive.

The Conversation · Oct 29

Israel's Arab parties set for kingmaker status, may hold key to Netanyahu's political future

Israel's Palestinian citizens are expected to secure a record number of seats in parliament after high voter turnout. Their participation was driven by concerns over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government and its policies. The Arab parties may block an outright victory for Netanyahu's coalition, which is short of a majority.…

The Economic Times · Oct 29