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Received yesterday — 29 October 2026 ⏭

How Netanyahu Used Fear, Again, to Win More Votes Than Anyone Else

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By: David M. Halbfinger
29 October 2026 at 13:29
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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Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu reacts to exit polls during a speech at his party headquarters in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

With No Clear Winner, How Could Israel Get a Prime Minister?

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By: Johnatan Reiss · Adina Renner and Pablo Robles
30 October 2026 at 09:31
Deadlock is possible, as neither the bloc of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his main challenger have won a majority. But there are still paths to a new government.

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How Arab Voters in Israel Shifted the Political Landscape

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By: Aaron Boxerman
29 October 2026 at 14:44
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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Voting in the predominantly Arab town of Tayibe during the Israeli election on Tuesday.

Israel’s Parties Gird for Wrangling to Form a Government, With No Clear Path

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By: Isabel Kershner · Johnatan Reiss · Aaron Boxerman · Qasim Nauman and Michael Levenson
28 October 2026 at 23:13
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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Torn Likud party campaign ad featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel and President Trump in Jerusalem on Wednesday.
Received — 28 October 2026 ⏭

4 Takeaways From Israel’s Election

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By: David M. Halbfinger
28 October 2026 at 17:10
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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For Israel’s Neighbors in Middle East, the Election Offers Little Hope of a Reset

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By: Christina Goldbaum
28 October 2026 at 13:45
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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Parts of Lebanon have been greatly damaged in fighting between Israel and Hezbollah since March, including the Dahiya neighborhood, a Hezbollah stronghold in the capital, Beirut.

Israel’s President, Isaac Herzog, Faces a Difficult Choice

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By: Ephrat Livni
28 October 2026 at 08:18
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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Israeli President Isaac Herzog casting his ballot Tuesday in Jerusalem during Israel’s general election.
Received — 27 October 2026 ⏭

Israel’s Election: When Will We Know Who Will Be Prime Minister?

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By: Ephrat Livni
28 October 2026 at 14:15
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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The Key Election Issues Dividing Israelis as They Vote

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By: Aaron Boxerman
27 October 2026 at 12:02
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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Ultra-Orthodox Israelis protesting military conscription for members of their community in Jerusalem last year.

In Israel’s Election, It’s Nationalism vs. Founding Ideals

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By: Roger Cohen
27 October 2026 at 17:10
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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A banner for the Likud party and its leader, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, right, with the slogan, “The Right or Palestine.” Other candidates in the elections are to the left of it.

Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say

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By: David M. Halbfinger · Ronen Bergman · Natan Odenheimer · Adam Rasgon and Aaron Boxerman
27 October 2026 at 01:44
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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A campaign billboard in Tel Aviv depicting Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and President Trump on Monday, the eve of Israel’s national election.
Received — 26 October 2026 ⏭

Israel’s Future

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By: Sam Sifton
26 October 2026 at 13:51
We look at what’s at stake in tomorrow’s elections.

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Gadi Eisenkot and Benjamin Netanyahu.

Israeli Jews Across the Spectrum Face an Election of Fears

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By: David M. Halbfinger
26 October 2026 at 07:01
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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Benjamin Netanyahu, Israel’s prime minister, speaking to supporters in the food court of a shopping mall in Holon, Israel, during a campaign visit this month.
Received — 25 October 2026 ⏭

Israel’s High-Stakes Election: What to Know

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By: Ephrat Livni
25 October 2026 at 12:01
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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Campaign billboards featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot this month in Kiryat Malachi, Israel.
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