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
Netanyahu builds next electoral platform on new podcast With a new podcast and headquarters and renewed enthusiasm, opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu is already campaigning for the next election. Israel
As Israeli coalition falters, former IDF chief mulls politics Rumors are flying about former IDF chief Gadi Eizenkot entering politics. Israel
Israel calls on nationals to leave Turkey over Iranian terror threat After the uncovering of an Iranian plot to target Israelis in Turkey, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid called on Israeli nationals to leave the country immediately. Israel
Israel’s Muslim party split on toeing coalition line Muslim Ra’am party leader Mansour Abbas is committed to supporting the coalition, but he's not sure his party members will follow him. Israel
Israel’s Lapid courts Arab parties with eye toward early elections Foreign Minister Yair Lapid is reshaping his election-campaign strategy in response to infighting on the right, and a possible showdown with former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel
Israel cuts red tape to expand construction in Golan Heights Interior Minister Ayelet Shaked signed a legal framework to speed development of new villages in the Golan Heights, with a goal of doubling the area's population. Israel
Israeli coalition's fragility on display during volatile Knesset session The government of Naftali Bennett was not toppled yesterday, but its failure to pass a critical piece of legislation dealing with settlers does not bode well for its future. Israel
Israel warns nationals against possible Iranian attacks in Turkey, Thailand Jerusalem tries distancing itself publicly from a series of strange deaths in Iran, while warning Israeli tourists in Turkey and in Thailand that Tehran could be targeting them. Israel
Israeli defense minister pushes security cooperation, trade in India Defense Minister Benny Gantz's twice-postponed trip to India that finally took place last week. Israel
Israel’s Gur Hassidic leader picks next Knesset representative With Knesset member Yaakov Litzman stepping down as parliamentary head of the Gur Hassidic sect, its rabbi has picked his successor. Israel
Israel’s government faces survival test with settlement bill Announcing that the renewal of regulations on Israeli civil law in West Bank settlements is a test for the coalition's viability, Justice Minister Gideon Saar pushes his own government into a dangerous political spiral. Israel
Ahead of Biden visit, Israel redoubles efforts to isolate Iran While continuing its creative campaign to isolate Iran, Israel’s leadership also puts efforts into constructing relations with Saudi Arabia and advancing an aerial-intelligence alliance in the region. Israel
