Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is down but not out.

All of Israel's liberal camouflage has been torn away in the state's vicious expansionism and collective desire for vengeance against Palestinians

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party on Wednesday accused Arab political parties of stealing the country’s election through widespread voter fraud, as preliminary results showed no clear winner. In a statement shared by Netanyahu on the social platform X, Likud alleged that Arab parties engaged in bribery, voter intimidation and forgery to influence election…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party on Wednesday accused Arab political parties of stealing the country’s election through widespread voter fraud, as preliminary results showed no clear winner. In a statement shared by Netanyahu on the social platform X, Likud alleged that Arab parties engaged in bribery, voter intimidation and forgery to influence election…

As near-final vote count indicate a looming political deadlock, investors brace for weeks of uncertainty, after betting on a change in government

President praises high turnout, says everything must be done to prevent a repeat vote, expects party leaders to show willingness to consider options

Further updates unlikely before Thursday as Central Election Committee turns attention to double envelope ballots and ordinary ballots requiring extra oversight

Likud defense minister slams Eisenkot's 'undemocratic' warning that PM could exploit security issues for his own ends, calls IDF a 'full partner' that 'will carry out any decision necessary'

Anxious Israelis watched election results near completion Wednesday after the highest voter turnout in over a quarter-century, as no clear winner emerged and weeks of negotiating could lie ahead for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and an array of opposition parties trying to unseat him.

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

The president must decide who'll get first chance to form a new government. In the meantime, the outgoing administration is in charge, but could be partially stymied if the opposition unites

Despite anti-Netanyahu majority, opposition leaders' refusal to rely on Arab parties could force fresh elections or unity government, either of which would keep premier in power

Votes are still being counted, and much is in flux. But as the stage was set for bitter talks over forming a government, nearly all sides could face disappointment.

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Los partidos árabes también tendrían presencia parlamentaria. Según las estimaciones difundidas, la Lista Conjunta obtendría alrededor de 12 escaños, mientras que la formación islamista Raam alcanzaría cuatro representantes.

Israelis turned out in numbers not seen in a generation, and handed both of their would-be prime ministers the same verdict: not enough. On the partial count this morning, neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot’s reaches the 61 seats needed to govern. Both men have nonetheless claimed the night. Eisenkot told supporters the old […]

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Benjamin Netanyahu has defied opinion polls to emerge as the leader of the largest party following Israel's general election but has fallen short of a majority, projections indicate.

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The president has a largely ceremonial role, except after elections when it is his responsibility to pick a candidate for prime minister.

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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

Like Shimon Peres 30 years ago, Gadi Eisenkot thought the exit polls meant he'd defeated the Likud leader. Not so fast

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.

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