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Oct 29, 2026
Some groups stood by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party, but support fell off among others. Turnout was also a striking factor in the election.
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Oct 29, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's party and its allies won 53 seats in Parliament, falling short of the outright majority needed to form a government. The main opposition bloc, led by Gadi Eisenkot, won 48.
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Oct 29, 2026
The Arab parties have long been kept on the political sidelines. But stunning turnout by their supporters makes the Arab minority an Israeli political reality that cannot be ignored.
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Oct 29, 2026
The Arab parties have long been kept on the political sidelines. But stunning turnout by their supporters makes the Arab minority an Israeli political reality that cannot be ignored.
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Oct 29, 2026
Despite years of political baggage, the Israeli prime minister outperformed expectations, and his rivals, by playing on Jewish voters' fears of Arab political power and potential security threats.
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Oct 29, 2026
Despite years of political baggage, the Israeli prime minister outperformed expectations, and his rivals, by playing on Jewish voters' fears of Arab political power and potential security threats.
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Oct 29, 2026
Deadlock is possible, as neither the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger appear likely to win a majority. But there are still paths to a new government.
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Oct 29, 2026
Neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot won a majority in Israel's Parliament, leaving both with a chance to form a government. Our Jerusalem bureau chief, David M. Halbfinger, explains the possible coalitions and the obstacles to an opposition alliance that could include Arab parties.
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Oct 28, 2026
In his letter, the vice president suggested an immediate resumption of comprehensive talks, including about Iran's nuclear program.
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Oct 28, 2026
The Arab parties have long been kept on the political sidelines. But stunning turnout by their supporters makes the Arab minority an Israeli political reality that cannot be ignored.
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Oct 28, 2026
Votes are still being counted, but it appears that neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition nor the opposition alliance headed by Gadi Eisenkot will have a majority.
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Oct 28, 2026
A day after the election, supporters of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu were relieved he still had a chance to stay in power, while his opponents worried the mixed results could lead to a political stalemate.
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Oct 28, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost some support from voters, but preliminary results suggest he has multiple ways to remain in power given the country's fractured politics.
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Oct 28, 2026
To form a government, Israeli opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot needs to either join forces with Arab parties — anathema to many Israelis — or with members of Benjamin Netanyahu's alliance.
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Oct 28, 2026
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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Oct 28, 2026
Most votes were expected to be counted by Wednesday, but forming a government could take weeks of negotiations — or require another election.
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Oct 28, 2026
Voters supporting two leading Arab parties turned out in record numbers to voice their opposition to the Netanyahu government in Tuesday's election.
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Oct 28, 2026
Few countries in the Middle East expect a turning point in relations with Israel. But the outcome of the vote has implications for the regional conflict with Iran.
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Oct 28, 2026
Voters supporting two leading Arab parties turned out in record numbers to voice their opposition to the Netanyahu government in Tuesday's election.
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Oct 28, 2026
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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Oct 27, 2026
The estimate through Oct. 16 shows that bombs, missiles and other munitions accounted for more than 60 percent of expenses.
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Oct 27, 2026
Voters supporting two leading Arab parties turned out in record numbers to voice their opposition to the Netanyahu government.
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Oct 27, 2026
Israelis turned out in huge numbers on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country's next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to determine who that will be.
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Oct 27, 2026
A bloc of opposition parties held a lead over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, according to exit polls. But it could take weeks or even months to form a new government.
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Oct 27, 2026
A bloc of opposition parties held a lead over Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition, according to exit polls. But it could take weeks or even months to form a new government.
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Oct 27, 2026
Polls have closed across the country. Exits polls may offer clues about the direction of the voting but not necessarily a clear winner.
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Oct 27, 2026
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his right-wing allies fought to remain in power, voter turnout, especially among Israeli Arabs, hit a new high.
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Oct 27, 2026
The election on Tuesday is unlikely to yield quick answers about who might lead the next government.
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Oct 27, 2026
Anger has focused on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has become a political lightning rod in the United States, and the high death toll in Gaza.
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Oct 27, 2026
Election observers point to risks including the growing sophistication and prevalence of A.I.-generated content and senior government officials who have repeatedly suggested the results could be rigged.
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Oct 27, 2026
As Israel votes, ever more strident hard-right views compete with hopes for a diverse land. The outcome could shape the country's identity for years.
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Oct 27, 2026
The political evolutions of Naftali Bennett, a former prime minister, and Avigdor Liberman, a former defense minister, are indicative of how Benjamin Netanyahu has polarized Israel.
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Oct 27, 2026
The airstrikes late Monday, which Syrian state media said killed at least seven civilians, were in retaliation for an attack on a Jordanian church, Jordan said.
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Oct 27, 2026
Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich lead ultranationalist parties that previously joined forces, in deals brokered by Benjamin Netanyahu. They are not on the same slate this time.
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Oct 27, 2026
New political alliances, a contentious A.I. video and accusations about security failures all featured in the run-up to Tuesday's election, widely seen as one of the most consequential in Israeli history.
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Oct 27, 2026
As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country's founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel's identity for years.
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Oct 27, 2026
The question of accountability for the government's failures in the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, looms over the election.
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Oct 27, 2026
The strikes were in retaliation for an attack on a church in southern Jordan on Friday, the Jordan military said. They threatened to damage relations between the two neighbors.
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Oct 27, 2026
As Israel votes, hard-right nationalism competes with the country's founding ideals. The outcome could shape Israel's identity for years.
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Oct 26, 2026
Israel's military chief resisted the prime minister, who then pressed in recent days for a separate action, short of an overt strike, according to an official and a person briefed on the matter.
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Oct 26, 2026
The panel also accuses Israel of committing crimes against humanity in the West Bank. Israel condemned the report.
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Oct 26, 2026
The Egyptians will commit forces for defensive purposes only, officials have said, as the kingdom exchanges increasingly deadly strikes with the Iranian-backed militia in Yemen.
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Oct 26, 2026
A rare joint visit to Tehran is expected by Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan amid reports that the U.S. and Israel are drawing up plans to renew their war on Iran.
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Oct 26, 2026
The U.S. Army is training Apache pilots to shoot down drones as militaries around the world assess the efficacy of 20th-century technologies in a new era.
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Oct 26, 2026
Nine people were killed and dozens were wounded in the attack last week on a Greek Orthodox Church in southern Jordan.
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Oct 26, 2026
Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed intense anxieties about isolation abroad, security at home and the future of Israel's identity.
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Oct 25, 2026
Dr. Simon studied Bible stories as literary texts and found guidance for Israel on questions that plague the nation today.
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Oct 25, 2026
A Washington Post journalist, she was one of the few Western reporters in Kuwait in 1990 when Saddam Hussein's forces invaded.
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Oct 25, 2026
The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni militia, launched several deadly attacks on the airport this month.
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Oct 25, 2026
The Houthis, an Iran-backed Yemeni militia, launched several deadly attacks on the airport this month and have threatened to strike it again.
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Oct 25, 2026
The return of thousands of Israeli expats to vote in their country's tight election has set off debate over their political influence. We traveled to Tel Aviv to find out why.
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Oct 25, 2026
Israelis head to the polls on Tuesday for an election that will determine the country's next prime minister. But it can take weeks, months or longer to form a new government.
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Oct 24, 2026
With new intelligence and the possibility of all sides seeking pretexts for action, the war in Iran is entering a dangerous phase ahead of elections in the United States and Israel.
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Oct 24, 2026
The United States and Israel have drawn up plans to renew strikes against Iran, creating a sense of dread among war-weary residents.
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Oct 24, 2026
The Oct. 7 attacks marred Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's image as Mr. Security. Ahead of elections, he's trying to sell Israelis on the new, hawkish version of himself.
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Oct 24, 2026
Hundreds of Palestinian families fled their homes as the Israeli military raided Hebron. The operation came a day after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers.
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Oct 24, 2026
The military demolished buildings and erected roadblocks in Hebron, the biggest city in the territory, a day after Palestinian gunmen killed two soldiers.
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Oct 24, 2026
The Oct. 7 attacks marred Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's image as Mr. Security. Ahead of elections, he's trying to sell Israelis on the new, hawkish version of himself.
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Oct 23, 2026
The U.S. government has ordered diplomats and other federal employees to leave Saudi Arabia. It is also drawing down staff at other missions in the region.
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Oct 23, 2026
Investors have grown increasingly concerned that the war in Iran could escalate again, putting energy supplies at greater risk.
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Oct 23, 2026
This year's olive harvest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank is the most violent in years, as settlers have attacked farmers and besieged homes, drawing condemnation from U.S. officials and others.
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Oct 23, 2026
Investors have grown increasingly concerned that the war in Iran could escalate again, putting energy supplies at greater risk.
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Oct 23, 2026
The shooting took place during a funeral in the southern province of Karak, home to a longstanding Christian community, according to Jordan's police chief.
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Oct 23, 2026
The shooting took place during a funeral in the southern province of Karak, home to a longstanding Christian community, according to Jordan's national police force. It was one of the kingdom's deadliest attacks in years.
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Oct 23, 2026
The attack took place during a funeral in the southern province of Karak, according to Jordan's state broadcaster.
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Oct 23, 2026
Five people were wounded in the attack, days before national elections, health workers said. The Israeli military said its soldiers had killed two assailants.
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Oct 23, 2026
The Yemeni militia is using the culture of its sworn enemies in the renewed fighting with Saudi Arabia.
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Oct 23, 2026
Mr. Eisenkot, an ex-military chief leading in the polls, calls the Israeli prime minister an "anti-leader." But his low-key campaigning style is worrying supporters.
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Oct 22, 2026
The airport is in Dammam, which is near the headquarters of oil giant Saudi Aramco. For weeks, Yemen's Iran-backed Houthi militia has been attacking the kingdom's aviation and energy sectors.
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Oct 22, 2026
For weeks, the Iran-backed Houthis have been attacking the kingdom's aviation and energy sectors.
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Oct 22, 2026
Israelis on both sides of the political spectrum see next week's vote as the most consequential in their country's history.
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Oct 22, 2026
Horseback archery is making a comeback at a time when modern warfare has become high-tech and impersonal. The sport was featured at the World Nomad Games.
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Oct 21, 2026
Many in Gaza and the West Bank are desperate to avoid more years of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing government, which has made life close to unbearable.
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Oct 20, 2026
The Iranian-backed Houthi militia has cut road access to Taiz, besieging one of Yemen's largest cities, where officials warn of an impending humanitarian disaster.
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Oct 20, 2026
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth met with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, two people with knowledge of the trip said. Israel holds elections in a week.
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Oct 20, 2026
The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.
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Oct 20, 2026
The midterm elections appear to be a factor for both sides in the war as President Trump weighs his next steps.
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Oct 19, 2026
The Future Investment Initiative, a centerpiece of Saudi efforts to diversify its economy from its reliance on the energy industry, was set to begin next week.
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Oct 19, 2026
The Iranian-backed militia struck with ballistic missiles deep in government-held central Yemen, in what appeared to be among the deadliest attacks of the renewed war.
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Oct 19, 2026
President Trump said Benjamin Netanyahu was a "Great Warrior," as he faces a tough re-election bid for prime minister. But the Trump brand is not what it once was in Israel, analysts say.
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Oct 19, 2026
Israel has faced pressure, including from the United States, to investigate the attacks. Rights groups say most inquiries into extremist assaults on Palestinians go nowhere.
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Oct 19, 2026
The Emirates' reputation as a haven was shaken by what the authorities said was a plot last month aimed at crashing a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv.
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Oct 18, 2026
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel has downplayed accounts of recent extremist attacks on Palestinians in the West Bank amid the annual olive harvest.
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Oct 18, 2026
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi had called on Egyptian lawmakers to authorize military assistance to the kingdom, saying any support would be defensive.
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Oct 17, 2026
Extremists assaulted residents and broke a European diplomatic vehicle's window, witnesses said, as settler violence surges in the territory during the olive harvest.
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Oct 17, 2026
Extremists assaulted residents and smashed a European diplomatic vehicle, witnesses said, as settler violence surges in the occupied territory during the annual olive harvest.
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Oct 17, 2026
President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi, who has so far ruled for over a dozen years, pledged to respect constitutional limits while also seeking parliamentary approval to help defend Saudi Arabia.
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Oct 17, 2026
New clashes were reported as the Houthis put more pressure on Taiz, a city connecting the government-held south of the country and the Red Sea.
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Oct 16, 2026
Archaeologists said that they had found jars from a shipwreck as much as 4,700 years old. Outside experts were skeptical but intrigued, especially by the black residue in the jars.
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Oct 16, 2026
In the latest surge of violence, settlers targeted Palestinians during the olive harvest, a cultural touchstone and economic lifeline in the Israeli-occupied area.
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