Israel’s President Approves Election Results, Clearing Way for Coalition Talks
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally approved the country’s election results, making them legally binding.
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Israeli opposition parties reaffirm pledge to oust Netanyahu, but path remains uncertain
Israel’s opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot says the country’s four opposition parties still stand by their pledge to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from power - but the path to doing so through parliament remains uncertain.
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Trump Says US Will End $3.8 Billion in Annual Aid to Israel at Year’s End
US President Donald Trump said the United States will end its annual $3.8 billion in aid to Israel and support for Israeli security efforts.
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France Opens War Crimes Investigation Into Israeli Strike on Beirut Building
France has launched a judicial investigation after receiving a complaint alleging war crimes in an Israeli attack on a residential building in Lebanon two years ago.
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One Crew Member Killed in Attack on Indian-Flagged Cargo Ship off Oman
A crew member has died after an Indian-flagged cargo ship was attacked off the coast of Oman, India's shipping minister said.
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Netanyahu Calls for Broad Government, Rules Out Deal With Arab Parties
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says he and his Likud party are ready to lead a new “broad government.” He says he is “open to discussions” about the proposal.
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Israeli Military Ends Hebron Offensive and Withdraws Troops
Israel says it has ended its military offensive in Hebron, in the occupied West Bank. The operation was launched in response to the killing of two Israeli soldiers in October.
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Trump and Netanyahu discuss Iran’s next move as Israel pushes for immediate strike
US President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke by phone this weekend, reportedly about the next move in the war against Iran.
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Defeated Democrat Haley Stevens endorses Republican Mike Rogers in Michigan Senate race
Democrat Haley Stevens lost the Democratic primary for the Michigan Senate seat to Abdul El-Sayed. She is now endorsing the state’s Republican candidate, Mike Rogers.
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Israeli President Urges Party Leaders to Accept Election Results and Avoid Snap Vote
The rival political sides in Israel must accept the election results and do what they can to avoid a snap election, President Isaac Herzog says.
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325 Arrested at London Protest in Support of Banned Palestine Action Group
British police have arrested 325 people in connection with a demonstration on Saturday in support of the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action.
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Israeli Arab Parties Could Hold the Key to Forming the Next Government
Israel's Arab parties are making historic gains in the election and could become kingmakers in the difficult task of forming a government. They look set to nearly double their seats in parliament, making it harder for either bloc to form a government, says Israel expert Anders Persson.
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Israel to Investigate Alleged Foreign Election Interference as Election Officials Dispute Fraud Claims
After the elections in Israel, the Shin Bet security service will investigate allegations of fraud. The chairman of the State Election Committee, Noam Sohlberg, cites “serious suspicions” of attempts at foreign influence. At the same time, the committee’s acting director general says there is currently no indication of irregularities.
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Israel Election Results Leave Both Major Blocs Short of a Majority, Arab Parties Poised to Hold the Balance of Power
The 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.
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Netanyahu’s Likud Claims Arab Parties Stole Israeli Election and Calls for Investigation
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party claims the elections in Israel “have been stolen by Arab parties.”
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European Gas Prices Hit €100 per Megawatt-Hour for First Time Since 2022 Crisis
The price of fossil gas on the Amsterdam futures market has reached 100 euros per megawatt-hour for the first time since the 2022 energy crisis. The increase of just over 4 percent in Wednesday’s trading was driven by concerns about gas availability in Europe ahead of winter.
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36 Countries Will Compete in Eurovision Next Year, EBU Announces
Next year, 36 countries will compete in the Eurovision Song Contest, the EBU announces. Canada is taking part for the first time, but several countries are boycotting the competition.
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Arab Parties Emerge as Winners in Israel Election, but No Bloc Has a Path to Power
The 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.
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Israel election count points to deadlock as Netanyahu’s bloc leads narrowly
The 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.
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Israeli Election Results Unclear as Neither Bloc Nears Knesset Majority, Expert Says
The election results in Israel appear “unclear,” according to Middle East expert Anders Persson. Exit polls suggest that neither of the two blocs - one supporting incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the other opposing him - will win a majority in the Israeli parliament, the Knesset.
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Netherlands Reverses Decision and Will Boycott Eurovision 2027 Over Israel’s Participation
The Netherlands changes its mind - it will boycott the Eurovision Song Contest after all because of Israel's participation.
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Israel exit polls show no bloc with a majority, Eisenkot’s leads in most surveys
Neither bloc will win a majority in Israel’s election, according to exit polls. But most major TV channels’ exit polls show challenger Gadi Eisenkot’s bloc ahead of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s.
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