Israelis Vote in Tight Election That Could End Netanyahu’s Run; Polls Point to Possible Stalemate
Neither bloc is projected to reach a 61-seat majority in the Knesset, raising the prospect of long coalition talks or even another vote.
Neither bloc is projected to reach a 61-seat majority in the Knesset, raising the prospect of long coalition talks or even another vote.
Thirty-nine parties are running Tuesday; former military chief Gadi Eisenkot leads the opposition challenge.
At least five people were hurt in the Friday attack, days before Israelis vote on Netanyahu’s future.
Israeli lawyers called it the largest mass detention of activists in the occupied West Bank in at least a decade.
The measures cut the court off from U.S. banks, tech firms and the dollar; allies quickly objected.
Memorials and official ceremonies marked the 2023 assault that killed about 1,200 people and triggered a still-ongoing regional conflict.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held an urgent meeting on Sunday night with Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, along with military and intelligence leaders. Before the meeting, Netanyahu emphasized, “Iran and its allies are trying to encircle us with terrorism. We are committed to fighting back on every front, both near and far. Those who threaten…
By Patricia Zengerle and Matt Spetalnick WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the U.S. Congress on Wednesday he was confident that efforts to secure the release of hostages held in Gaza would succeed while pro-Palestinian demonstrators took to nearby streets. “As we speak we’re actively engaged in intensive efforts to secure their…
According to Reuters– In a significant escalation of the ongoing Yemeni conflict, Israeli fighter jets conducted airstrikes on the Houthi-controlled port of Hodeidah in western Yemen. The strikes targeted fuel depots, energy-related sites, and other facilities at the port, aiming to disrupt the Houthis’ ability to import Iranian weapons and inflict financial damage on the…
Amid recent reports suggesting that the Biden administration paused an ammunition shipment to Israel, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has reiterated the United States’ unwavering support for Israel. Jean-Pierre emphasized the “ironclad” nature of this support, underscoring the robust and long-standing alliance between the two nations. The United States’ commitment to Israel’s security remains…