Netanyahu's party says it presented 'hundreds of testimonies' and other evidence; election panel says it's reviewing the fraud allegations, which a senior official earlier dismissed
In the market stalls of the old bazaar, locals call for Zionist and Arab parties to work together to bring change - but resistance to the idea by opposition leaders may render their vision a nonstarter
Parties across the political spectrum celebrate, even though neither bloc has majority to form coalition without violating campaign promises; most urge patience until final votes counted
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed a “clear, decisive majority” among Jewish and Zionist voters early Wednesday, calling for a strong right-wing government as revised election night projections shifted in his favor and declaring a “historic” opportunity alongside President Donald Trump to eliminate the Iranian threat.
Likud projected to be largest party; Jewish-led anti-Netanyahu bloc short of a majority unless its leaders violate campaign pledges not to partner with Arab parties, which are set to make unprecedented gains
Party sources claim concern over possible voter fraud in Arab sector, say discussions have been held about contesting results in similar manner to Trump's 2020 'rigged elections' campaign
Liberman has floated recruiting Likud MKs to help form government without Netanyahu, but strict legislation threatens to complicate any attempt to cross political lines
New footage shows Likud minister and Haredi leader accused of sex crimes, with Netanyahu on the line, reach agreement on Achi party's withdrawal in exchange for deputy minister role
Rights organization petitions High Court to ban polling station officials from bearing arms, due to right-wing parties' intent to deploy 2,000 activists at Arab sites
Yashar party urges Central Elections Committee, AG to nix it over worries that pols were preparing to challenge vote results; CEC okays, but says elections must be off agenda
Some voters in traditionally pro-Likud Kiryat Shmona quietly question loyalty amid frustration over the government’s handling of the war with Hezbollah, broken security promises
PM thanks Haim Yosef Abergel for 'truly caring for our people,' as he presses small factions to quit race; TV report says Likud already preparing to challenge results from Arab polling stations