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
Racing the clock: Lapid fears Netanyahu will form alternative government Chances for succeeding seem low, but opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu does not give up on the possibility of establishing an alternative government. Israel
Lapid may need to rely on boxing experience in battle with Netanyahu Col. Gadi Eizenkot joining Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid's party could help him in an expected tough election battle against Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
Israeli coalition collapse sets up Netanyahu-Lapid political showdown With new elections on the horizon, former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Alternate Prime Minister Yair Lapid prepare themselves for the ultimate fight. Israel
In race against time, Israeli government passes first test to dissolve Today’s procedural step in the Knesset moves the Israeli coalition government closer to dissolution and elections in the fall. Israel
Process of dispersing Israel's Knesset set to start Wednesday The government is now trying to expedite the disbanding of the Knesset and conclude the process within a week to avoid a situation in which the opposition could establish an alternative Cabinet. Israel
Netanyahu senses opportunity in Israel's political chaos In his decision to dissolve parliament, Prime Minister Naftali Bennett prefers his legacy as the prime minister who took on Iran with unprecedented intensity, rather than the one who succumbed to backbenchers in his own party. Israel
Israel's Arab Ra’am party rocked by decision to disperse Knesset The Arab Ra’am party said clearly last night that they will try to be part of the next Israeli coalition, putting them at odds with the rival Arab Joint List. Israel
Ultra-Orthodox instrumental in dissolution of Israel's government Prime Minister Naftali Bennett's decision to dissolve the Israeli Knesset and go for new elections could have perhaps been avoided, had he made more efforts to include the ultra-Orthodox in his coalition. Israel
Israel dissolves parliament, declares new elections in October Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will take over as prime minister. Israel
Israel Ra'am leader tries to keep party together as coalition collapses Faced with rebel legislator Mazen Ghnaim, Muslim party Ra’am leader Mansour Abbas opted for dialogue instead of confrontation. Israel
Israel adds 2,000 work permits for Gaza Palestinians Israeli authorities increased by 2,000 the number of work permits for Gaza Palestinians, to a total of 14,000, and intends to add 20,000 work permits for West Bank Palestinians. Israel
Israel’s coalition chaos won’t impact Biden visit Israeli-American billionaire Haim Saban tried to prepare Biden for his first visit to Israel as president, saying Netanyahu's return as prime minister could be problematic. Israel
