Man arrested near Yair Golan with knife; 2 Democrats activists punched; Man swears at father of slain soldier Itay Chen; Haredi candidate accosted, says kids were harassed at home
Israelis in West Bank communities tell reporters they used to vote for PM, but soured on him after Oct. 7 attack, feel Smotrich, Ben Gvir 'won't let this happen'
Behind the scenes, Netayahu has been waging a fight against Israel’s defense establishment & the US administration. He recently made a huge effort to reignite the war with Iran, which sparked a direct clash with the Israel Defense Forces' top brass…
If Netanyahu's opponents win they must make it clear that they won't allow the outgoing government to embark on any last-minute military adventures and embroil the country in more wars before a well-thought-out strategy has been developed…
Entrance to southernmost city of Eilat blocked; authorities warn against driving or hiking in affected areas due to fear of flash floods; weather expected to worsen as night falls
The aftermath of October 7, 2023, and subsequent political discord drives changing voting patterns in southern Israel, from communities attacked during massacre to Bedouin hamlets
74.3% of eligible voters cast ballots by 8 p.m., highest since 1988 at that hour; pointing to Arabs and the left, Netanyahu says 'they're trying to steal election,' while Eisenkot accuses him of trying to 'lay groundwork' to contest results
Many members of the ultra-Orthodox community see casting a ballot as a religious duty, even as some denounce the process: 'Whatever happens is in God's hands'
Exit polls released early Wednesday suggested that Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and Gadi Eisenkot's each won about 51 seats, and Arab parties won about 18.
Exit polls released early Wednesday suggested that Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc and Gadi Eisenkot's each won about 51 seats, and Arab parties won about 18.
Gathering in Tel Aviv, families of those killed or taken hostage call on Israelis to exercise right to vote in memory of those who can't; father of slain soldier Itay Chen accosted in Netanya
Accepting Bar-Ilan University honorary doctorate, actress speaks of 'opportunity to make a difference' at the ballot box; 'No matter how far I travel, Israel's always my home,' she says
Netanyahu claims to be an honorary Ethiopian, visits Jerusalem holy site; Eisenkot and Bennett raise a glass with voters in Tel Aviv; Ben Gvir ascends Temple Mount; Arab, ultra-Orthodox parties urge voter turnout
'Israel is on the verge of an abyss,' says one of tens of thousands of Israelis who spent thousands of dollars to return to Israel for the election; 'we need to bring back sanity'
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
While platforms like Polymarket and Kalshi are meant 'to aggregate the wisdom of the crowd,' professor warns that a few 'relatively large players' are 'putting up very large sums'
With neither bloc assured of a majority, here's how Israel's electoral system works, what could decide the election, and how Netanyahu could remain in power -- even if he loses
Over 80% of young Israelis have said they would 'definitely' vote in election, with their time in the army since Oct. 7 or upcoming conscription potentially impacting their decision
Campaigning on universal draft and 'voluntary emigration' from Gaza, the retired IDF general hopes to parlay a modest win into a top position. First he must pass the electoral threshold
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