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Amit Segal: 'Three possibilities post election polls'
Israeli political analysts and leaders weigh several governance scenarios following a dramatic night of election polling.
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Netanyahu, Eisenkot blocs running close, but both shy of majority
The Israeli election has resulted in no clear winner as Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot both fall short of a parliamentary majority.
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Israel's election has a high turnout, lifting opposition hopes of beating Netanyahu
Israel sees record voter turnout in its first national election since the October 7 Hamas massacre, with conflicting exit polls emerging.
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No clear winner in Israeli election, exit polls show
Exit polls indicate a deadlock in Israel's 2026 elections, with a divided electorate and no clear winner emerging from the vote.
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Israel election latest: Record Israeli election turnout as Netanyahu fights to remain in power
Israel records historic election turnout as Benjamin Netanyahu faces a tight race to maintain his leadership.
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Israelis vote in a pivotal election centered on Netanyahu's leadership, Oct. 7 and its aftermath
Israelis head to the polls in a high-stakes election that will determine Benjamin Netanyahu's political future following the events of October 7.
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Likud said already preparing to allege election was ‘stolen’ if Netanyahu loses
Likud is reportedly preparing to allege the Israeli election was 'stolen' if Benjamin Netanyahu loses, amid reports of polling irregularities.
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Israelis head to polls in first election since the October 7 Hamas-led terror attack
Israelis are casting ballots in a pivotal election, the first held since the Hamas-led terror attacks of October 7.
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Israel Election Live Updates: Polls Open as Netanyahu Faces Challenge Led by Eisenkot
Israel enters a critical election cycle as polls open and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a challenge from Gadi Eisenkot.
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Israel election live: polls open in most consequential vote in country’s history
Israel holds a high-stakes national election viewed as a critical referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu and the future of the country's democracy.
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Voters in Israel will decide whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war
Israeli voters head to the polls in a high-stakes election viewed as a direct referendum on the leadership of Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Netanyahu's political survival on the line as Israel votes
Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical political test as Israel holds high-stakes elections on October 27, 2026.
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Netanyahu and His Main Opponent Disagree on Many Things—but Not Israel’s Security
Israelis head to the polls in the first elections since the October 7 attack, placing Benjamin Netanyahu's political legacy at a critical juncture.
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Israeli election draws tens of thousands of citizens flying back to vote
Tens of thousands of Israeli citizens are flying back to their home country to participate in a high-stakes national election.
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Netanyahu fights for political future as Israel heads to polls with Iran threat looming
Benjamin Netanyahu faces a pivotal electoral battle for his political future amidst an escalating security threat from Iran.
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Trump allies fall in two elections as Netanyahu faces next test
Strategic alliances for Benjamin Netanyahu and Donald Trump shift as election results emerge from Brazil and Serbia.
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The anti-Bibi candidate who has Netanyahu on his heels
Israel holds its first national elections since the October 7 attack, placing the political survival and legacy of Benjamin Netanyahu on the line.
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Israel's elections are wide open. Here's what could decide Netanyahu's political fate.
Israeli elections remain unpredictable as a former general and internal political tensions threaten Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership.
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Israel Election 2026: What does Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar stand for?
Israeli opposition leaders declare victory following a high-stakes election that has left Benjamin Netanyahu's standing in question.
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Opponents accuse Netanyahu of stoking tensions with Iran before Israel’s election
Political opponents accuse Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu of stoking tensions with Iran ahead of the election.
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'I wanted to love Canada and never return': Low pay, political turmoil drive Israeli doctors abroad
Low wages and political instability are driving a wave of highly skilled Israeli professionals, including doctors, to emigrate.
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Netanyahu pushed for Iran strike before election but Trump refused, CNN says
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces intense scrutiny and denies allegations of pushing for an Iran strike before the election.
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What to know about the Israeli elections as Netanyahu faces a battle for survival
Israel holds its first elections since the Oct. 7 attack as Netanyahu faces a battle for political survival.
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Israel to close occupied West Bank crossings as it locks down Hebron
Israel is implementing a lockdown of Hebron and closing crossings across the occupied West Bank amid internal government friction.
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A look at the main issues in Israeli elections seen as a referendum on Netanyahu
Israel holds its first election since the October 7 attack, serving as a high-stakes referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership and security policies.
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Israel’s election: Five key things to know
Israel holds its first elections since the October 7 attack, placing the legacy of Benjamin Netanyahu and the nation's markets in the spotlight.
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Israeli Jews Across the Spectrum Face an Election of Fears
Israel enters the final 24 hours of a high-stakes election framed as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu and the future of the Jewish state.
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In ‘unprecedented confrontation,’ IDF chief said resisting Netanyahu’s order for military action tied to Iran
Reports of a rift between Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and IDF Chief Eyal Zamir over planned military action against Iran emerge before Israeli elections.
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PM posts AI image of nuke hitting Tel Aviv, warns of ‘2nd Holocaust’ if he’s not elected
Prime Minister Netanyahu has sparked international alarm after posting an AI-generated image of a nuclear strike on Tel Aviv ahead of upcoming elections.
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Israeli election to test Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to hold power
Israel holds its first election since the October 7 attack, testing Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power amid record-breaking voter turnout.
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Netanyahu casts Arab parties as a threat. They could be key to his defeat.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is leveraging fear-based rhetoric to secure support ahead of a pivotal upcoming election.
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Disenchanted Netanyahu supporters are prize of Israel election campaign
The upcoming Israeli election serves as a critical test of Benjamin Netanyahu's grip on power as he seeks to retain leadership.
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Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot emerges as Netanyahu’s leading election challenger
Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the primary challenger to Prime Minister Netanyahu in the 2026 Israeli elections.
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Israeli central bank rejects Benjamin Netanyahu’s plan to use crypto to evade sanctions
The Bank of Israel has formally rejected Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal to utilize cryptocurrency to circumvent international sanctions.
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Tens of thousands fly into Israel to vote out Netanyahu
Tens of thousands of people are traveling by air to Israel with the specific intent of voting to remove Benjamin Netanyahu from office.
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Netanyahu: Israel should ready for global sanctions, use blockchain to circumvent them
Netanyahu urges Israel to prepare for global sanctions and adopt blockchain technology, sparking domestic pushback.
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Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes, local officials say
Israeli military operations in Hebron have displaced thousands of Palestinians and sparked UN warnings of ethnic cleansing ahead of Israeli elections.
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What’s not on the ballot in Israel: Peace
Israel heads into a high-stakes 2026 election where Gadi Eisenkot leads Benjamin Netanyahu, but peace remains notably absent from the ballot.
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Netanyahu Has Reinvented Himself. Will Voters Think It’s Enough?
Israeli elections see a surge for the Likud party and a return of expats as Gadi Eisenkot leads final polling.
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Eisenkot Challenges Netanyahu With Responsibility-First Stance
Gadi Eisenkot emerges as a primary challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in upcoming Israeli elections.
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Palestinian Gunmen Open Fire on Israelis in the West Bank, Officials Say
Israel has ordered a lockdown and closures across the West Bank following fatal shootings involving Palestinian gunmen and Israeli soldiers.
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Israel orders ‘full lockdown’ of West Bank after military kills 2 accused of attack
Israel orders a full lockdown of the West Bank following a shooting incident that wounded five individuals.
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Gadi Eisenkot Couldn’t Be More Unlike Netanyahu. Can He Beat Him?
Gadi Eisenkot emerges as a hawkish alternative to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sparking intense international debate.
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After shooting attack wounds five in West Bank, Benjamin Netanyahu blocks off travel
Israel orders military preparations for a full West Bank closure following a shooting attack that wounds five.
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Final Israeli polls point to stalemate ahead of Tuesday’s election
Final pre-election polls indicate a legislative deadlock in Israel ahead of Tuesday's vote.
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How do Israel's elections work and who are the main contenders?
Former Israeli army chief Gadi Eisenkot emerges as the leading centrist challenger to oust right-wing Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel monitor Iranian military buildup ahead of Knesset elections
Israel monitors Iranian military buildup while confronting internal election trauma and interference concerns.
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A look at the major candidates in Israel’s election next week
Final Israeli polls show a dead heat and stalemate ahead of Tuesday's election as major candidates make their final pitches.
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Why Palestinians Hope Israelis Will Oust Netanyahu in Pivotal Election
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Kallas buys time on EU response to US sanctions against the ICC
Kallas buys time on the European Union response to United States sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court.
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Israel's Ben-Gvir poised for election gains as young voters turn to far right
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What Could Swing Israel’s Election? Thousands Living in the U.S.
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Hegseth makes unannounced trip and other Mideast news
Pete Hegseth's unannounced meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel sparks international discussion ahead of elections.
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Everything you need to know: ToI’s guide to the 37 parties that Israelis can (finally) choose from
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Trump tells Axios why he endorsed Netanyahu's reelection
Trump urges the re-election of Israeli leader Netanyahu in a stunning intervention reported by major international outlets.
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Arab states see hawks ruling Israel no matter who wins vote, but still sense room for change
Israel heads to a crucial election viewed as a referendum on Netanyahu, featuring tight polls and 37 competing parties.
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The Israeli politicians seeking to replace Netanyahu
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Obama: Israel 'took the land' from Palestinians, 'ceded moral ground' in Gaza
Barack Obama's remarks regarding Palestinian land and Gaza spark a direct rejection from Prime Minister Netanyahu.
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Obama scrutinizes Israel’s founding, says Palestinians want their ‘land back’
Barack Obama's remarks criticizing Israel's founding spark a swift rebuttal from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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How Will Israelis—and History—Judge Benjamin Netanyahu?
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