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Trump Calls Netanyahu a 'Great Warrior' as His Israeli Election Endorsement Draws Criticism Online

Trump warned that the US could be left to confront Iran alone if Netanyahu loses, while polling and public-opinion data offer no clear measure of the endorsement's electoral impact.

International Business Times UK · 2h ago

Masked Israeli settlers attack European diplomats with metal bars in West Bank

Masked settlers wielding metal bars attacked a group of European diplomats during a visit to the occupied West Bank, one of those assaulted said, on a second straight day of violence against Palestinians and foreigners

The National (Scotland) · 11h ago

‘There’s a lot of racism, a lot of hatred’: Far right gains predicted as Israel heads to the polls

Whether or not Netanyahu can hold on to power, Israelis are expected to vote in a more rightwing Knesset

The Guardian - UK · 16h ago

Compendium of Writings on the October 7 War and Related Issues

Over the last three years, I have written a number of pieces on October 7, its aftermath, and Western reactions to it.

Reason · Oct 7

How Netanyahu survived the political fallout from the October 7 attacks

Three years after the deadly Hamas-led October 7 attacks in southern Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is fighting for political survival ahead of legislative elections later this month. Reports that Arab leaders warned him of the assault in advance have undercut his claims that Israel's security chiefs are to blame,…

France 24 · Oct 7

Netanyahu and his opponents are putting Oct. 7 at the heart of Israel's elections

As Israel gears up for national elections this month, the country remains focused on Oct. 7

The Independent UK · Oct 7

Israel elections, West Asia wars & Bibi’s last gambit

The miraculous survival of Israeli passengers on the flydubai flight that saw an attempted hijacking and potential terror plot – thwarted only by the quick thinking of Indian Captain Smit Machchhar and the passengers – has become the latest hot button issue in Israel’s upcoming Oct 27 polls. Even before…

The Times of India · Oct 3

Could a former IDF chief break Benjamin Netanyahu’s grip on power in Israel?

Israel is heading to the polls on October 27 and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is facing perhaps the toughest political battle of his career.

The Conversation · Oct 1

Only Netanyahu gains from the FlyDubai hijacking attempt

ANALYSIS: The FlyDubai hijacking attempt serves only one man’s interests - Israel’s Prime Minister seeking re-election, World affairs editor Sam Kiley explains

The Independent UK · Oct 1

Flydubai attack feeds into Netanyahu’s ‘protector’ narrative with crucial elections approaching

The apparent attempted hijacking of a Flydubai flight carrying 170 mostly Israeli passengers was another reminder to Israelis of the constant threat of terror and war. Only the bravery of the chief pilot and passengers prevented a major disaster.

The Conversation · Oct 1