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Israeli opposition leader Eisenkot sets conditions for coalition, vows to use Knesset majority to reverse Netanyahu policies

Gadi Eisenkot has committed to utilizing the Knesset's parliamentary majority to advance significant reforms. He aims to investigate security failures related to the recent Hamas attack and promote universal conscription. Civil society demonstrations are planned to push for a government reflecting a Jewish-Arab partnership. The electoral outcome resulted in 67…

The Economic Times · 1h ago

This Jewish ex-cop will represent an Islamist party in Israel's newly elected parliament

Yoav Segalovitz, a Jewish ex-cop and Zionist, will soon join Israel’s parliament as a member of Ra’am, an Arab-led party

The Independent UK · 23h ago

Halloween Protests & French Promises, US Mid Term Mood, What now for Israel?

France braces for another weekend of unrest as the Yellow Vests return to the streets under the rallying cry of ‘Act III – Halloween’, with 70,000 police and security forces deployed after the riots and looting of recent weeks. A cash-strapped government faces mounting grievances, a rolling protest movement and…

France 24 · Oct 31

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

From the sidelines to the ballot box: Palestinian citizens make their vote count in Israel

Palestinian citizens of Israel showed unprecedented political engagement in recent elections, resulting in record-high voter turnout. Ra'am and the Joint List secured a total of 19 seats in the Knesset, significantly surpassing previous elections. This surge came as a response to the concerns over rising violence and neglect in Arab…

The Economic Times · Oct 30

Election special: deadlock in Israel, regime change in Serbia, US midterms

Tens of thousands of Israeli expats flew home to vote in Tuesday’s election – most of them, according to media reports, hoping for a result which would end Benjamin Netanyahu’s prime ministership.

The Conversation · Oct 30

Netanyahu bloc first but without majority as Arab parties hold balance of power in Israel election

The result means Israel is now set to face a lengthy and likely tricky period of negotiations as party leaders work to form a government.

Euronews · Oct 30

Israel's election results are in. Here's what could happen next

Israel's election results are in, revealing a complex path ahead for forming a government

The Independent UK · Oct 30

Friday briefing: Israel has a dilemma - can its opposition govern with Palestinian parties?

In today’s newsletter: Benjamin Netanyahu has been left without a majority, now it is up to the coalition to find out whether the desire for change will prove to be a defining political moment

The Guardian - UK · Oct 30

Israel's election results give neither Netanyahu nor the opposition a majority. What lies ahead?

Israel’s election results have left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc with 53 seats and the main opposition with 48 in the 120-member Knesset, triggering weeks of coalition negotiations. Arab-led parties won the remaining 19 seats and could become kingmakers, though their potential role has sparked controversy. If parties fail to…

The Economic Times · Oct 30