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'A win is a win': Israel opposition leader Lapid reacts to Netanyahu's poll setback

Yair Lapid stated that the anti-Netanyahu bloc won the election while indicating the need for coalition talks. The bloc secured 67 seats in the Knesset, insufficient for a majority. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition obtained 53 seats, lacking a clear path to govern. Lapid emphasized the importance of patience during…

The Times of India · Oct 30

Elections, corruption scandals and assassination attempts: Netanyahu’s remarkable history of survival

IN FOCUS: The Israeli prime minister faces another test of his staying power with the fallout from the 2026 elections. But time and time again, he has shown his ability to overcome impossible odds, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK · Oct 28

Israel Election 2026: Yair Lapid Declares 'Total Collapse' After Netanyahu Bloc Suffers 'Harsh Defeat' in Exit Polls

Yair Lapid declared a 'total collapse' of Netanyahu's governing bloc after Israel's exit polls, but updated projections showed neither side had secured the 61 seats needed for a majority.

International Business Times UK · Oct 28

The key players in Israel’s first election since October 7 attacks as Netanyahu fights for his political life

IN FOCUS: Benjamin Netanyahu’s policies on matters of religion and state are unpopular among many Israelis heading into the election. But polls in the run up have not shown a clear path for his rivals either, writes James C. Reynolds

The Independent UK · Oct 25

Voices: This is what will happen after Israel’s most important election in years

It has been billed as one of the most consequential elections in Israel’s history, but the reality on the ground may be very different, writes chief international correspondent Bel Trew

The Independent UK · Oct 25

What the October 27 Israeli Election Means for Netanyahu's Future — and Who Could Replace Him

Israel votes October 27 in its most consequential election in decades. Netanyahu faces legal peril and a surging rival — but no clear path to 61 seats for either side.

Latin Times · Oct 23

A look at the major candidates in Israel's election Tuesday

Next Tuesday, Israeli citizens will vote for their next prime minister amid a tense political landscape. Benjamin Netanyahu has led Israel for years and faces strong opposition from Gadi Eisenkot. Eisenkot, a former military chief, has positioned himself as a moderate alternative but maintains a focus on security. Other prominent…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Israel opposition decries Netanyahu 'circus' after Iran threats

Israel's opposition chief on Wednesday accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of dangerously politicising the country's security ahead of elections, after he made a series of threats against Iran. "I'm just stunned at hearing Netanyahu recklessly hurling around security threats," said former prime minister Yair Lapid, the centrist chief of Israel's…

The Economic Times · Oct 22

Israel election 2026: Netanyahu’s allies, rivals and the smaller parties that could decide his fate

Israel’s October 27 election will test Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership following the October 7, 2023, attack and subsequent wars. Likud and its right-wing allies face centrist and left-wing challengers, while smaller factions and Arab-led parties could prove decisive in coalition negotiations to secure a majority in the 120-member Knesset.

The Economic Times · Oct 19

Flydubai attack feeds into Netanyahu’s ‘protector’ narrative with crucial elections approaching

The apparent attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight carrying 170 mostly Israeli passengers was another reminder to Israelis of the constant threat of terror and war. Only the bravery of the chief pilot and passengers prevented a major disaster.

The Conversation · Oct 1