SHOCKING: Likud - What They Never Told You

Israel election sees highest turnout since 1999; exit polls show no clear majority

Israel's general election recorded its highest voter turnout at this hour since 1999, with participation reaching 77.7% by 10 pm, according to official data. However, exit polls suggested that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor the opposition had secured the 61 seats needed for a Knesset majority. Arab parties…

The Economic Times · 58m ago

Israel has voted – but the results will be messy. Here’s how its next government will be formed

Exit polls in Israel’s 2026 elections suggest Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition will be significantly smaller than the bloc of parties opposing him in the next Knesset (parliament). Arab parties also look likely to dramatically increase their representation.

The Conversation · 1h ago

Netanyahu seeks right-wing govt amid tight election race

Netanyahu calls for a ‘strong, right-wing’ government, rejects reliance on Arab parties and vows to end Iranian threat with Trump; Eisenkot says voters have backed change

The Times of India · 2h ago

Who are Mizrahis? Netanyahu’s loyal base who may vote for Eisenkot in pivotal polls

Mizrahi Jews are those who came to Israel, mostly in the 1950s, from Arabic-speaking countries across the Middle East and North Africa. Many met discrimination from the European-descended, or Ashkenazi, elites who have traditionally dominated government, the military and business. Over the decades, many Mizrahi families came to identify with…

The Times of India · 14h ago

Netanyahu Says Trump Could Act Against Iran Again if He Stays in Power, Raising Stakes in Israel's Vote

Benjamin Netanyahu has suggested Donald Trump could take further military action against Iran if he remains Israel's prime minister, making the alliance central to a closely fought election

International Business Times UK · 15h ago

"Security of Jewish state at stake": Netanyahu urges supporters to come out and vote, claims left 'stealing election'

Israali Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared election day an emergency and called for voter mobilisation. He watned supporters about possible election fraud while stressing the importance of high turnout. Netanyahu emphasised the need for right-wing voters to participate, especially in light of increased turnout in the Arab sector. His…

The Economic Times · 16h ago

Israel election: Netanyahu fights for political survival as October 7 fallout looms

Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical election in Israel after the October 7 attacks by Hamas. Voters are assessing his record and the implications of military actions in Gaza and against Iran. Gadi Eisenkot, his main rival, criticizes Netanyahu's approach and proposes a new direction. Coalition dynamics could shift, particularly if…

The Economic Times · 20h ago

Israel elections 2026: 'Remember October 7' - Eisenkot appeals to voters as Netanyahu projects strong-man image

Polls have opened across Israel, with more than 7.3 million eligible voters set to choose their representatives amid a heated contest over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership. Opposition leaders, including Gadi Eisenkot, Avigdor Liberman and Yair Golan, have called for a change of government and accountability for the October 7,…

The Economic Times · 23h ago

Can Netanyahu survive another storm? Israel votes after Oct 7, Gaza and Iran wars

Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing a crucial test of his political future in Tuesday's election, with voters weighing his leadership following the Hamas-led October 7, 2023, attacks, successive wars in Gaza and with Iran, and Israel's growing international isolation, news agency Reuters reported.

The Times of India · Oct 27

Eight Palestinian Prisoners Put in Solitary After Making Cake To Celebrate Ben-Gvir's Possible Election Defeat

Israel's far-right national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir said prison staff confiscated a cake made by Palestinian prisoners, with eight reportedly sent to solitary confinement.

International Business Times UK · Oct 26