Eisenkot Says Netanyahu’s Likud Can Join Emergency Government Under His Leadership
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government in Israel.
World politicsIsraeli President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot with forming a government in Israel.
World politicsThe vote count after Israel’s election is complete, but neither of the two major blocs has a majority on its own. They may be forced to seek support from the Arab-Israeli opposition, which has won more seats than ever before.
World politicsThe Arab parties appear to be the winners in Israel’s election, while the far right is the loser. But who will take power remains an open question the day after the country’s “destiny” election.
World politicsThe blocs are evenly matched as votes are counted in Israel's parliamentary elections. Benjamin Netanyahu's side looks set to win slightly more seats, but a deadlock is likely. Parties that have so far been left out could become kingmakers.
World politicsThere is a fierce battle for voters in Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government is being challenged in Tuesday’s election by an opposition led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar party. “He is running for office on an eternal war,” Eisenkot said of Netanyahu at a campaign rally.
World politicsIt is described as the most important election in Israel’s history - an election that tens of thousands of Israelis living abroad are expected to travel home to vote in. Many feel this is when the country’s future will be decided and that too much is at stake, says Yael Shomer, an associate professor of political science at Tel Aviv University.
World politicsIsrael will soon escalate the war and move further into the Gaza Strip with full military force, according to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
ConflictsThe fear that Israel wants to create circumstances that threaten the Palestinians' continued existence in Gaza is increasing due to the country's plan to expand the offensive, according to the UN's human rights chief Volker Türk.
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