#Netanyahu

Trump Post-Israeli Elections Demands Netanyahu Accelerate Gaza Peace Plan

Politics 11/09/2026, 00:00

Trump demanded Netanyahu accelerate the Gaza peace plan during a phone call on November 5. The next day, Tony Blair urged Israeli leaders to give the plan a chance following the October 27 elections.

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Herzog Tasks Gadi Eisenkot with Forming Israel's Government: Mandate, Knesset Arithmetic, and Coalition Terms

Politics 11/07/2026, 22:18

On November 7, Israeli President Isaac Herzog tasked Gadi Eisenkot with forming a new government. The mandate handover ceremony is set for November 8, with 28 days given for the coalition.

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Trump Announces Termination of US Military Aid to Israel Worth About $4 Billion

Politics 11/05/2026, 00:02

Trump announced that the US will terminate military aid to Israel worth about $4 billion by the end of the year, replacing it with a trade and defense agreement. The Israeli government has not published an official statement, and agencies call the decision unexpected.

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Trump Calls Netanyahu Amid Preparation for New Strikes on Iran: What Is Known

Politics 11/01/2026, 04:09

Trump held a phone call with Netanyahu on Saturday amid US and Israel preparations for a potential resumption of strikes on Iran. Axios reports on a plan for attacks on nuclear and energy facilities.

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Zelenskyy may visit Israel after formation of new government — Deputy Ambassador

Politics 10/30/2026, 13:33

Deputy Israeli Ambassador to Ukraine Mila Tsur stated that Zelenskyy's visit to Israel is possible after the new government takes the oath. In Israel, 99.9% of ballots have been processed, and no bloc has secured a majority.

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"Elections in Israel are held during pauses between alerts": Israel's Deputy Ambassador to Ukraine on the coalition crisis, bribery, and parallels with Kyiv

Politics 10/30/2026, 12:54

Israeli Deputy Ambassador to Ukraine Mila Tsur explained in an interview with RBC-Ukraine why Tel Aviv can hold elections under conflict conditions while Kyiv cannot yet, and stated that an operation against Iran depends on security rather than the coalition crisis.

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Israel Elections: Netanyahu's Bloc Ahead, But Without Majority — Knesset Set to Remain 'Hung'

Politics 10/30/2026, 01:48

Israel's CEC has processed 99.9% of ballots: Netanyahu's block gets 53 mandates out of 120, Eisenkot's block gets 48, neither has 61 for a majority. Final results on November 4.

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Israel Elections: Netanyahu's Bloc Leads with 97.3% of Votes Counted, But No Majority in Sight

Politics 10/29/2026, 15:58

In Israel, with 97.3% of votes counted, Netanyahu's bloc leads, but no bloc has secured 61 mandates for a majority. Turnout reached 77.7%, a record since 1999.

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Israeli President's Office dismisses reports of a deal with Netanyahu: rotation for pardon

Politics 10/29/2026, 13:05

The office of Israeli President Isaac Herzog has denied reports from C14 about a deal allegedly prepared with Benjamin Netanyahu: two years in power in exchange for a pardon and withdrawal from politics.

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Without Majority and with Arab Factor: Israel Faces New Elections

Politics 10/29/2026, 10:28

The Israeli parliamentary elections failed to produce a winner, leaving the country facing repeat voting and an inevitable clash with Iran.

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Netanyahu's party accuses Israel's Arab political forces of rigging the elections

Politics 10/29/2026, 01:22

Benjamin Netanyahu's Likud party has accused Israel's Arab political forces of rigging the elections and demanded an investigation amid inconclusive Knesset results.

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Knesset Elections: Netanyahu's Bloc Ahead But Lacks Majority — Israel on the Brink of Coalition Crisis

Politics 10/28/2026, 21:56

According to preliminary CEC data after counting over 84% of votes, Netanyahu's bloc is leading in the Knesset but falls short of the 61 seats needed for a majority. Neither side is willing to coalition with Arab parties, threatening a political deadlock.

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Netanyahu's Bloc Wins 53 Knesset Seats with 85.6% of Votes Counted: Falls Short of Majority

Politics 10/28/2026, 16:55

Netanyahu's bloc secures 53 Knesset seats with 85.6% of votes counted in Israel's elections. It falls short of the 61-mandate majority; the final outcome depends on double envelopes and coalition talks.

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Israel Elections: Netanyahu Exceeds Expectations, But Coalition Deadlock Threatens New Elections

Politics 10/28/2026, 15:39

The Israeli parliamentary elections showed a result higher than expected: Netanyahu's block leads the opposition, but forming a coalition of 61 mandates remains in question due to all sides refusing an alliance with Arab parties.

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Netanyahu's Bloc Leads Knesset Elections But Falls Short of Majority: Key to Power Lies with Arab Parties

Politics 10/28/2026, 14:00

With 66.2% of votes counted, Netanyahu's bloc in the Knesset elections wins 56 seats—five short of a majority. Eisenkot's opposition is set to win 48, leaving Arab parties holding the potential key to power. Official results expected November 4.

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Israel Elections: Netanyahu Bloc Leads Opposition by Six Mandates with 57% Counted

Politics 10/28/2026, 09:08

According to the Israeli CEC as of 7:57 AM on October 28 after counting 57.36% of ballots, Netanyahu's bloc leads the opposition by six mandates. Turnout reached 77.7%, a high since 1999; counting continues.

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Netanyahu Hints at New Iran War Round After Israeli Election, Calls for 'National Right-Wing Government'

Politics 10/28/2026, 04:35

Following the Israeli parliamentary elections, Benjamin Netanyahu hinted at a new round of war with Iran, criticized exit polls, and called for the formation of a right-wing government without Arab parties. Neither bloc secured a constitutional majority.

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Updated Israel Election Exit Polls: Netanyahu’s Bloc Takes the Lead, but Channels Differ on Numbers

Politics 10/28/2026, 03:37

Updated Knesset election exit polls showed that Netanyahu's bloc secured 52 mandates according to Channel 12, while Kann 11 and Channel 13 recorded a 51-51 tie. Turnout reached 77.7% — the highest since 1999.

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