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Eisenkot, Liberman said to greenlight outreach to Haredim, reach agreement on Knesset speaker
Eisenkot and Yashar propose Matan Kahana as the next Knesset speaker, initiating new political moves.
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Eisenkot Bloc Reaches Agreement on Candidate for Knesset Speaker
An agreement between Gadi Eisenkot and Moshe Liberman on a Knesset speaker puts the Israeli coalition's internal balance and Netanyahu's future in focus.
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Eisenkot delays government swearing-in until Knesset speaker is replaced
Former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot is withholding his new government's swearing-in until the Knesset speaker, a Likud loyalist, is replaced — a procedural standoff that has drawn in Haredi parties and opposition leaders.
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Eisenkot to be tasked with forming next Israeli government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has formally tasked former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government after the Oct. 27 elections produced no clear winner.
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Herzog says he’ll task a would-be PM on Sunday, after Eisenkot is recommended by 67 of 120 MKs
Eisenkot is set to receive the prime ministerial mandate after securing recommendations from a majority of lawmakers.
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Israel's president takes first steps on building new government after accepting election results
Israel's political landscape remains unstable as Benjamin Netanyahu challenges election results while the president moves toward government formation.
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Isaac Herzog receives Knesset election results, Sohlberg warns of danger to democracy
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Israel’s President Could Play Key Role in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has begun coalition consultations following a deadlock and disputes over the 2026 election results.
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Netanyahu faces coalition showdown as rivals maneuver to form Israel's next government
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Israel political deadlock leaves Netanyahu’s future hanging in the balance
Israel faces a profound political deadlock as election outcomes leave Prime Minister Netanyahu's future hanging in the balance amid intense coalition negotiations.
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In unusual move, Herzog to begin coalition consultations with smallest Knesset parties
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Liberman to back Eisenkot for PM, but rules out minority government with Arab support
Avigdor Liberman has pledged support for Gadi Eisenkot as Prime Minister, though he explicitly rejects a minority government relying on Arab parties.
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Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier
Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot compete for the premiership following an inconclusive Israeli election characterized by a deep political paradox.
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Liberman berates Eisenkot in tense meeting, accuses him of damaging anti-Netanyahu bloc
Avigdor Liberman backs Gadi Eisenkot for prime minister while sharply criticizing him for damaging the anti-Netanyahu bloc.
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Israeli officials say elections will stand after Netanyahu claimed Arabs stole vote
Israeli officials maintain the 2026 election results stand despite Benjamin Netanyahu's claims that the vote was stolen by Arabs.
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All eyes on the president: Change bloc moves to seize Knesset as Netanyahu fights back
Israel's Change bloc seeks to seize control of the Knesset as Benjamin Netanyahu fights back, placing the president at the center of the political crisis.
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Opposition leaders move to oust Knesset Speaker Ohana before forming government
Opposition leaders in Israel are attempting to remove Knesset Speaker Ohana to disrupt Benjamin Netanyahu's government formation process.
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Netanyahu’s main rival opens door to coalition with Arab parties
Israeli opposition leader Gabi Eisenkot signals a willingness to partner with Arab parties to secure a majority in the 2026 elections.
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Senior Arab MK says Joint List ready to back anti-Netanyahu government from outside
A senior Arab Member of the Knesset indicates the Joint List is ready to support an anti-Netanyahu government from the outside.
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Opposition parties said planning to quickly replace Knesset Speaker Ohana
Opposition parties in Israel are coordinating to replace Knesset Speaker Ohana as coalition negotiations intensify following recent elections.
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Eisenkot vows to swiftly utilize Knesset majority ‘against Oct. 7 government’
Israel’s political battle intensifies as Eisenkot promises to wield a new Knesset majority against Netanyahu’s Oct. 7 government.
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Eisenkot sets conditions for coalition, vows to use Knesset majority to reverse Netanyahu policies
Gadi Eisenkot sets four strict rules for coalition allies and vows to reverse Netanyahu policies.
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Avigdor Liberman cuts contact with Gadi Eisenkot, pushes for unity deal with Benjamin Netanyahu
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With 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu bloc has 53 seats, Eisenkot’s 48; Arab parties surge to 19
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Netanyahu and top rival face postelection choices that could redefine Israeli politics
Benjamin Netanyahu and political rivals face high-stakes postelection choices following an Israeli vote.
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Ex-Israeli diplomat calls opposition's refusal to work with Arab parties 'reckless'
Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers in Israel's election, presenting the opposition with a fateful choice.
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‘A government of paralysis’: Ben-Gvir rejects unity with Eisenkot after election setback
Itamar Ben-Gvir rejects a unity government with Eisenkot, calling it a government of paralysis following an election setback.
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Amit Segal: 'Three possibilities post election polls'
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Israel's election has a high turnout, lifting opposition hopes of beating Netanyahu
Israelis vote in record numbers in the first national election since the October 7 Hamas massacre, lifting opposition hopes.
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‘He’s united Arab Israelis’: Ben Gvir’s harsh policies drive high turnout in Arab towns
Harsh policies from Ben Gvir drive historic Arab voter turnout and surging seat projections in Israel's elections.
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Israel election results 2026: When will we know who won and what’s next?
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Israel Election 2026: What does Gadi Eisenkot’s Yashar stand for?
Israeli opposition leaders declare victory in a high-stakes election as political figures position themselves for coalition talks.
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Israeli election to test Benjamin Netanyahu's ability to hold power
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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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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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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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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 Oct. 7 Attack Changed Israel, but Not Its Politics
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Israel’s Supreme Court advises Arab party leader to drop election bid
Israel's High Court has urged the Balad chairman to withdraw from the upcoming elections to avoid formal disqualification.
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Arab parties denounce ban from Israel’s October election
Arab parties condemn their disqualification from Israel's upcoming October election by the election committee.
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Poll: Netanyahu’s bloc takes lead
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Israeli polls split on 2026 Knesset election possibilities, as Yashar, Likud vie for primacy
Recent Israeli polling reveals a tight race for primacy between Likud and Yashar as the 2026 Knesset election approaches.
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Israel’s Election Campaign Is Heating Up. Here’s Who’s Running.
Israeli political parties are submitting candidate slates as a messy campaign for the October Knesset elections heats up.
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Eisenkot-led coalition has pathway to 61 seats without Arab parties for first time
Gavi Eisenkot emerges as a primary challenger to Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of Israel's October 27 elections, showing a new path to a 61-seat majority.
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Israeli lawmaker Tzvi Succot smashes Palestinian memorial guarded by IDF
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Israel to allow international force into Gaza, Israeli official says
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Knesset dissolves: How will Israel vote in October’s general election?
Israel heads toward a general election in October following the dissolution of the Knesset and a decline in Prime Minister Netanyahu's polling data.
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Law expanding gender segregation in academia passes; sponsor claims it will advance women
Israel's Knesset has approved a controversial bill expanding gender-segregated programs in higher education through the doctoral level.
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Israeli Government Pushes Through Divisive Laws Before Election
Israel's parliament dissolves as a legislative blitz sets the stage for an October general election.
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Israel's parliament approves laws to enshrine exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from military service
Israel's parliament approves laws enshrining ultra-Orthodox military exemptions, immediately frozen by the High Court.
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Israel to hold elections on 27 October with Netanyahu set to run again
Israel has scheduled national elections for October 27, 2026, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expected to seek another term.
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Gadi Eisenkot launches a centrist campaign tailored for the commuters of Route 4
Gadi Eisenkot has officially entered the 2026 political landscape with the launch of the Yashar! campaign, targeting a centrist electorate.
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Benjamin Netanyahu announces government plans, Knesset members lash out
Benjamin Netanyahu's proposal for a post-election broad national unity government has triggered immediate opposition from both coalition and opposition members.