Explainer How Israel’s Arab parties could help oust Netanyahu after election gains Arab citizens came out in record numbers for the Oct. 27 elections, with turnout reaching 80% — even higher than the national rate of 77%. Israel
After Israel vote, Trump says will 'look' at helping Netanyahu form unity government President Donald Trump could get involved in Israel's government formation after taking the unusual step of endorsing the sitting prime minister. Israel
Israel election limbo drags down shekel, stocks The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange’s benchmark TA-125 index fell roughly 2.5% on Wednesday, plunging in early trading before recovering some losses later in the day. Israel
Analysis Israel’s deadlock: Could Trump broker Netanyahu-Eisenkot deal? With most of the votes counted, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rival, Gadi Eisenkot, find themselves in a political stalemate that may only be resolved if the US president pressures them into forming a unity government. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Analysis What Israel's election could mean for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank By Rosaleen Carroll In Washington, DC, US, reporting on the Middle East
Analysis What’s at stake for Turkey as Israel heads to the polls? By Amberin Zaman Reporting on geopolitics, minorities, human rights, culture
Lapid’s greatest election challenge will be skyrocketing cost of living Prime Minister Yair Lapid has only four months to show Israelis he can do something about the continuously-increasing cost of living and high housing prices. Israel
Israeli court rejects cap on Ukrainian refugees This week, Israel’s Supreme Court struck down the cap imposed by the Interior Ministry on the number of Ukrainian refugees allowed into the country. Israel
Israeli Arab Muslim party aspires to be part of the next new coalition Having made history as the first Arab party to be part of the coalition, Muslim Ra’am says it hopes to be part of whatever coalition will be established after the Nov. 1 elections. Israel
Netanyahu wishes new Israeli premier 'security quiet' before elections Newly seated Prime Minister Yair Lapid has only four months to make a name for himself before the Nov. 1 elections in Israel, and opposition head is sure to make it as difficult as possible. Israel
Israel weighs options for confronting Iran in event of nuclear deal In the battle between Israel’s security agencies, the Mossad estimates that US President Joe Biden's administration is eager to reach a deal with Iran, at whatever cost. Israel
Netanyahu leads united opposition into Israeli elections After much political haggling, the coalition finally managed to disperse the Knesset, setting the date for the new elections as Nov. 1. Israel
In preparation for Biden’s visit, Israeli president meets with Jordanian king Ahead of President Biden's mid-July visit to the region, Israeli President Isaac Herzog met in Amman with Jordanian King Abdullah II. Israel
Just before Knesset disperses, Israeli opposition blocks bipartisan bills Despite the agreement to disband the Knesset tonight, the opposition has blocked widely supported legislation. Israel
Israel awaits Biden message on Iran deal amidst political uncertainty Israel's political landscape will shift dramatically over the next few weeks, as the US president is set to visit. Israel
Winners, losers emerge as Israel’s parliament dissolves Opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu and Foreign Minister Yair Lapid are the big winners of the decision to dissolve the Knesset, while Prime Minister Naftali Bennett and his ally Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked are the big losers. Israel
Ultranationalist lawmaker's popularity soars among Israeli ultra-Orthodox The ultra-Orthodox parties are more concerned about ultranationalist lawmaker Itamar Ben Gvir, who appears to enjoy growing popularity among their voters, than anti-clerical politicians like Foreign Minister Yair Lapid and Finance Minister Avigdor Liberman. Israel
Arab political party unprepared for new elections in Israel If new elections are called this week, the opposition Joint List will be hard pressed to convince its electorate it has its own agenda worth supporting. Israel
