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.
Business
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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