Gadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government Former military chief says prime minister brought Israel to historic crisis and it is approaching ‘point of no return’ The Guardian - UK · 28m ago
SNP accused of ‘superficial’ response to Israel-linked arms firms getting public cash THE Scottish Government’s response to concerns about public money being given to arms firms linked to Israel is “superficial” and cannot stand, leading charities have said ... The National (Scotland) · 1h ago
Israeli journalist detained over Qatar interview released without charge Israeli authorities on Sunday released Arab-Israeli journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh without charge after holding him for five days over an interview he conducted with a former Israeli lawmaker in Qatar, a legal rights group said. The Times of India · 2h ago
Tens of thousands march in Amsterdam, pressing the Dutch government on Gaza and Israel Tens of thousands of people, many dressed in red, have marched through Amsterdam, demanding the Dutch government take stronger action against Israel over Gaza The Independent UK · 3h ago
Ex-army chief Eisenkot given first chance to form government in Israel Gadi Eisenkot will on Sunday be formally given the chance to put together Israel's next government after elections on 27 October left neither of the main political parties with an overall majority. Radio France Internationale · 5h ago
Israel deports journalist, 77-year-old activist among 14 on Palestinian solidarity mission A group of Western activists who travelled to West Bank on solidarity missions with Palestinians has been deported from Israel, the country's Population and Immigration Authority announced on Sunday. The Times of India · 5h ago
Trump is ending military aid to Israel - what difference will it make? IN FOCUS: Experts tell Maira Butt that a series of factors, including the Israeli need to project an image of strength, have contributed to the announcement. But it does not mean that the tight military and economic relationship between the countries will end The Independent UK · 6h ago
Election results in Brazil, Serbia, Israel and US renew faith in resilience of democracy Four pivotal elections in past two weeks show power of grassroots activism to push back against authoritarianism The Guardian - UK · 8h ago
Middle East live: Israeli president officially tasks Eisenkot with forming government Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Sunday officially tasked ex-military chief Gadi Eisenkot with trying to form a government after neither Eisenkot's bloc nor that or incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu won a clear majority in Israel's October 28 elections. Eisenkot now has up to six weeks to form a coalition… France 24 · 8h ago
Iran executes three men linked to anti-government protests Iranian authorities executed three men on Sunday after convicting them of carrying out operations on behalf of Israel and the United States during anti-government protests in January, the judiciary said. It said they were found guilty of "participating in operational activities on behalf of the Israeli Zionist regime, the United… The Economic Times · 9h ago
Netanyahu rival Eisenkot to be tasked with forming new government following Israeli elections In Israel, a candidate tasked with forming a new government has 28 days to carry out the job. The president is able to extend this by a maximum of 14 days before giving the mandate to someone else. Euronews · 9h ago
Weeks after flydubai incident, 'hostile aircraft' alert triggers panic in Israel An alert regarding a potential hostile aircraft intrusion in northern Israel was issued but later clarified. The alert prompted heightened scrutiny following an attempted hijacking of a flydubai flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv. Israel has introduced tighter screening protocols for airlines in response to security challenges faced. Separately, the… The Times of India · 12h ago
Donald Trump’s power is on the wane. What next for Russia, Israel – and the rest of us? With the global tide turning against him, the US president’s lame duck status could still aggravate old tensions and spark new explosions, says Guardian columnist Simon Tisdall The Guardian - UK · 12h ago
Iran executes 3 men accused of carrying out operations for Israel, US during protests Iran executed three men on Sunday after convicting them of carrying out operations for Israel and the US and participating in armed unrest during anti-government protests in January, state media reported, according to news agency Reuters. The Times of India · 12h ago
The Times of India · 13h ago Is Netanyahu's time up? 10 things to know as rival Eisenkot gets shot at power Israeli President Isaac Herzog has assigned Gadi Eisenkot the responsibility to form the next government. Eisenkot secured recommendations from 67 lawmakers but faces challenges in coalition building. His potential partners have differing views on collaborating with Arab and ultra-Orthodox factions. Netanyahu, the longest-serving prime minister, seeks to form a national…
The Times of India · 16h ago Netanyahu's comeback bid: What happens if Eisenkot fails to form govt in Israel? Gadi Eisenkot has been tasked with forming a new government after the recent elections. His coalition currently lacks the required seats for a majority, presenting significant challenges. Possible support from Arab parties or ultra-Orthodox factions could aid his efforts. If unsuccessful within 42 days, Benjamin Netanyahu may receive another chance…
The Economic Times · 17h ago Setback for Bibi: Israel's president offers Benjamin Netanyahu's rival Gadi Eisenkot opportunity to form new government Israel President Isaac Herzog has tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with the first opportunity to form a government after the October 27 elections, bringing him closer to potentially unseating long-serving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot has six weeks to secure a parliamentary majority, but coalition talks face major hurdles, including…
The Times of India · 18h ago Iran drops self-imposed 2,000-km missile range limit amid fears of renewed war Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has announced that a self-imposed restriction limiting the range of its ballistic missiles to 2,000 kilometres (1,200 miles) “has been lifted”. The move could open the door for Tehran to pursue longer-range missile capabilities amid growing fears of a renewed full-scale conflict with the…
International Business Times · 20h ago Israel's President Says He Has Chosen Eisenkot To Form The Next Government, But That May Not End The Uncertainty Israeli President Isaac Herzog has asked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government after elections produced no clear parliamentary majority, beginning a complex coalition-building process.
Latin Times · 21h ago Israel's President Blindsided as Trump Ends $4B Military Aid Deal Before 2028 President Donald Trump says the United States will halt roughly $4 billion in annual military aid to Israel by December 31, two years before the current agreement expires.
The Times of India · 22h ago Setback for Netanyahu as Israel’s president taps rival Eisenkot to form next government Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Saturday tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming the next government, giving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s main challenger the first opportunity to assemble a coalition after the October 27 election produced no clear parliamentary majority.
The Guardian - UK · 22h ago Israel’s president picks Yashar leader Gadi Eisenkot to form government Knesset has been deadlocked since the election last month when Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition lost its majority
The Guardian - US · Nov 7 A ‘customer success story’: leaked documents show Cisco doubled down on Israeli military deals during Gaza war Tech giant leaped to shore up relationship even as company was roiled by worker protest over its role in the war
The Guardian - US · Nov 7 Israel took a beating in the US midterms In a reversal of longstanding assumptions, strong criticism of Israel’s actions may have helped put candidates over the top
Euronews · Nov 7 US launches new targeted strikes on Iran as Trump claims progress in talks with Tehran The US military carried out new airstrikes on Iranian defence systems, sending ripples across the Gulf, but Trump insists they are “minor strikes” while intense diplomatic efforts continue to avert an all-out war.