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Israel election: Netanyahu may be able to build coalition with far-right allies, exit polls suggest

Turnout for fifth general election in just four years reaches 23-year high as voters attempted to break political deadlock

The Guardian - UK · Nov 1, 2022

Israeli Election Hopefuls: A Look at the Main Contenders

Israel's election on Tuesday, the country's fifth since 2019, largely pits familiar faces against one another in a tight race. Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, now the opposition leader, is hoping to return to power and replace his main rival, interim Prime Minister Yair Lapid. The election is once again…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Nov 1, 2022

Polls open as Israel votes in fifth election in less than four years

The latest ballot follows the collapse of the eight-party coalition which succeeded in ousting former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu last year. Despite his record run as government leader, Netanyahu failed to bring political stability.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 1, 2022

Netanyahu eyes comeback as Israelis vote in 5th election in 4 years

Turnout will be key.

Axios · Nov 1, 2022

Israelis vote for parliament again, but strong coalition unlikely

Voters are heading to the polls for the fifth time in three and a half years, but the country remains divided.

Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2022

Netanyahu poised for comeback in Israeli election, exit polls show

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared well placed to return to power as exit polls following Tuesday's election showed his right-wing bloc heading for a narrow majority lifted by a strong showing from his far-right allies.

Reuters · Oct 31, 2022

‘Lack of hope’: How will Palestinians vote in Israeli elections?

Al Jazeera looks at the Palestinian parties participating in Israeli elections this year and what residents are saying.

Al Jazeera · Oct 31, 2022

Israeli election too close to call as Netanyahu bids for comeback

Final polls suggest deadlock, but if rightwing alliance keeps slowly gaining, scandal-plagued former PM may scrape in

The Guardian - UK · Oct 31, 2022

Will the far right rise to power in Israel's election? Here's what to know

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to stage a comeback. He has allied with far-right politicians in a quest to subdue the Arab community and take greater control of the justice system.

WEKU · Oct 31, 2022

Netanyahu Pushes Comeback Bid in Tight Israeli Election Race

Israelis vote for the fifth time in four years on Tuesday in an election in which former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comeback bid may depend on a far-right party whose leaders call for those deemed disloyal to Israel to be expelled. Voter exasperation at the deadlock may hurt turnout but…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Oct 31, 2022