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Lawbreaker to Israeli kingmaker? Far-right Ben-Gvir surges in vote

Israeli far-right politician Itamar Ben-Gvir, who for years was seen as too much of a firebrand for mainstream politics, swept up votes in Tuesday's election and may now play kingmaker in Benjamin Netanyahu's stunning political comeback.

Reuters

Palestinians fear Israeli election result could mean more violence

The prospect of Benjamin Netanyahu returning to power at the head of one of the most right-wing coalitions in Israeli history has prompted concern among Palestinians who said they feared it was a prelude to further escalation of conflict with Israel.

Reuters

Israel election: Netanyahu on ‘verge of big victory’ as ultra-nationalist party breaks through

Former Israeli leader set to secure majority

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Palestinian killed in occupied West Bank after ‘wounding soldier’

Israeli army accused Habis Abdel Hafeez Rayan, 54, of running over an Israeli soldier at Beit Sira checkpoint.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu faces balancing act after Israel election comeback

Benjamin Netanyahu concluded his recent autobiography "Bibi: My Story" with a declaration that his time on the opposition benches, after an election loss in 2021, was a "hiatus" and that great tasks lay ahead.

Reuters

Four key takeaways from Israel’s parliamentary elections

Benjamin Netanyahu is ahead of his rivals in the vote count after Tuesday’s elections, and looks likely to become PM.

Al Jazeera

Palestinian shot dead after driving car into Israeli officer

The Israeli army says a Palestinian motorist slammed his car into an Israeli army officer near a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank, seriously injuring him

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Leaders meet in Algeria for final day of Arab League summit

Leaders are meeting in Algeria for the second day of the 31st summit of the Arab League

The Independent UK

Mikati: US Guarantees Will Protect Lebanon’s Maritime Deal with Israel

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati told Reuters by phone on Wednesday that US guarantees would protect a maritime border deal with Israel should Israel's conservative former premier Benjamin Netanyahu win a majority in elections. Netanyahu had threatened to "neutralize" the agreement, which came into force last week after years…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Benjamin Netanyahu: ‘We’re on brink of very big victory’ after Israel election

With 70% of votes counted, Netanyahu’s Likud party and its likely religious and far-right allies are on track to control a majority in parliament

Evening Standard

Caretaker Lebanon PM says U.S. guarantees will protect maritime deal with Israel

Lebanon's caretaker prime minister Najib Mikati told Reuters by phone on Wednesday that U.S. guarantees would protect a maritime border deal with Israel should Israel's conservative former premier Benjamin Netanyahu win a majority in elections.

Reuters

Palestinian Shot Dead After Driving Car Into Israeli Officer

A Palestinian slammed his car into an Israeli army officer near a checkpoint in the occupied West Bank Wednesday, seriously injuring him, the Israeli military said. The officer opened fire on the man, the military said, and according to the Palestinians, he died soon after. The Palestinians identified the suspected…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel votes again: Netanyahu to return or Lapid to remain?

By holding its fifth election in less than four years, can Israel break the stalemate? Prime Minister Yair Lapid hopes to remain in power after his coalition collapsed in June, but veteran politician Benjamin Netanyahu, now 73 years old and on trial for corruption, is eyeing a comeback. Many say…

France 24

Netanyahu Set for Comeback, Says on Brink of ‘Big’ Election Win

Israel's former premier Benjamin Netanyahu was poised to return to power, saying on Wednesday that his right-wing camp was on the cusp of a resounding election win. With roughly 70% of votes counted, Netanyahu's conservative Likud and its likely religious and far-right allies were on pace to control a majority…

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The Independent UK

Israel's Netanyahu appears to edge toward victory after vote

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appears to be heading toward victory in national elections, with more two-thirds of ballots showing that voters gave him and his far-right allies what looks like a stable majority in the country’s parliament

The Guardian - AU

Afternoon Update: Tony Armstrong calls out racist abuse; lions escape Sydney enclosure; Netanyahu ahead in Israel poll

AFL’s racism review comes under fire. And Jair Bolsonaro breaks silence after Brazil election

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Netanyahu on track to win in Israeli election – but there are many challenges ahead

More than 71% of Israel’s 6.5 million eligible voters, a 20-year high, cast their votes in Israel’s November 1 elections. This is the fifth Israeli election in less than four years; during that period, two shaky governments were formed, each of which lasted only a year.

Reuters

Netanyahu says he is on brink of 'very big victory' in Israel election

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was set to return to power in one of the most right-wing coalitions in Israel's history, causing jitters among Palestinians and Arab neighbours who fear it could ratchet up tensions across the Middle East.

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The Times of India

Benjamin Netanyahu poised for comeback in Israeli election, exit polls show

JERUSALEM: Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu said Wednesday he was "close" to reclaiming power and forming a right-wing government after projected election results showed a majority coalition was within reach for the veteran leader.

Reuters

Israel's Netanyahu: 'We are on the brink of a very large victory'

Israel's former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Wednesday that his right-wing religious bloc was on the cusp of a great election win.

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu tipped to return as Israel PM after far-right surge

Exit polls suggest veteran politician will be able to form coalition with ‘Religious Zionism’, which plans major changes

The Independent UK

Who won Israel’s latest election?

For the fifth time in four years, Israelis went to the polls, and once again, no clear victor immediately emerged

Reuters

Israel PM Lapid: Will wait for final election results and continue to fight

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid stopped short of conceding Tuesday's election, saying he will wait until final results were in after exit polls predicted a loss for his camp and a comeback for former premier Benjamin Netanyahu.

France 24

Netanyahu poised for victory in Israel election, early results show

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared headed toward victory Wednesday, with 80% of the ballots from national elections counted and showing that voters gave him and his far-right allies what looks like a stable majority in the country’s parliament.

Zenger

11 Surprising Figures About Israel’s 25th Election

Israelis are preparing to go to the polls for the fifth time in 43 months on November 1st

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