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Netanyahu Inches Closer to Power with New Parliament Speaker

Israel's parliament on Tuesday elected a new speaker closely allied to the country's likely next prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, setting the stage for a flurry of contentious new legislation to appease the former leader's expected coalition partners. Lawmaker Yariv Levin's election as speaker comes as Netanyahu continues negotiations to forge…

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Incoming Israeli minister calls for expulsion of Al Jazeera

Far-right Itamar Ben-Gvir’s comments come as the network takes Shireen Abu Akleh’s killing to the ICC.

Al Jazeera

Al Jazeera Files Suit at International Criminal Court over Journalist’s Killing

Al Jazeera on Tuesday said it has submitted to the International Criminal Court the case of the killing of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot during an Israeli raid in the West Bank in May. The submission followed an investigation by the television news network's legal team, Al…

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Israeli PM, on Abu Akleh lawsuit, says no one will interrogate Israeli soldiers

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said on Tuesday that no one would question Israeli soldiers, after Al Jazeera filed a lawsuit at the International Criminal Court over the killing of Palestinian journalist Shireen Abu Akleh.

Reuters

Israeli PM Lapid urges world leaders to prevent ICJ opinion on Israel's occupation

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Tuesday urged world leaders to block a Palestinian bid at the United Nations for an advisory opinion from the International Court of Justice on Israel's occupation, the Prime Minister's office said.

Reuters

Twin blasts near bus stops shake Jerusalem, killing a teen and hurting 18 other people

Tensions between Israelis and Palestinians have been surging for months, amid nightly raids in the West Bank prompted by a spate of attacks against Israelis that killed 19 people in the spring.

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US State Department Concerned By Surge In Israeli-Palestinian Clashes

The Biden administration on Tuesday called on Israel and the Palestinian Authority to take steps to calm tensions in Judea and Samaria, just hours after a Palestinian

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Israel PM rejects US probe into killing of Shireen Abu Akleh

Israel’s departing prime minister says Israel will not participate in an American investigation into the fatal shooting of a prominent Al Jazeera correspondent in the occupied West Bank

The Independent UK

Israel Swears in New Parliament, Most Right-Wing in History

After nearly four years of political deadlock and five elections, Israel on Tuesday swore in the most right-wing parliament in its history. Prime Minister-designate Benjamin Netanyahu is working to cobble together a far-right and religious governing coalition in the 120-seat parliament, or Knesset. Jewish left-leaning parties — long the champions…

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Lapid Survives As Opposition Leader, But Challenges Ahead

Following the defeat at the polls, coalition members are furious that Lapid took mandates at their expense

Zenger

Direct Tel Aviv-Doha flights to operate during World Cup

Direct charter flights will operate between Israel and Qatar, which do not have formal diplomatic ties, during the upcoming World Cup in Doha, FIFA said on Thursday, facilitating attendance by eligible Israeli and Palestinian fans.

Reuters

Lapid, Gantz Refuse Proposal to Join Netanyahu’s Govt

Israel’s Prime Minister Yair Lapid and Defense Minister Benny Gantz announced their rejection of forming a national unity government led by Benjamin Netanyahu. Informed sources said that forming a unity government is the best way out for Israel from having a far-right government, which will inevitably involve it in clashes…

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Israeli Leaders Warn Of Nation Divided At Ceremony Marking Yitzhak Rabin’s Death

Both President Isaac Herzog and Prime Minister Yair Lapid suggested at the ceremony that Israel's democracy is under threat.

Zenger

Israel's premier calls for unity after Netanyahu victory

Israel’s outgoing prime minister has issued a plea for national unity, days after he was defeated in national elections by the former premier, Benjamin Netanyahu

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Blinken Thanks Outgoing Israel PM, Warns on West Bank Violence

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken voiced alarm on Thursday about rising tensions in the West Bank, in a call to thank outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, who has conceded defeat in his country's elections. Blinken spoke to Lapid to "commend Israel for its free and fair elections, and…

The Guardian - UK

Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu comeback brings despair for leftwing parties

Outgoing coalition suffers poor election result as some parties of the left lose voice in Knesset altogether

ABC News

Minister warns of escalating cyber attacks, US says Ukraine could retake Kherson, and paintballs to be shot at wolves — as it happened

The news Australia is searching for, and all the news that happened while you snoozed: This is The Loop, your quick catch-up for this morning's stories as they happen.

Evening Standard

Israel’s PM concedes defeat to Benjamin Netanyahu in elections

Benjamin Netanyahu is expected to form the country’s most right-wing government in history when he takes power.

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Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid concedes defeat to Benjamin Netanyahu in election win with ultranationalist and ultra-Orthodox allies

Mr Netanyahu and his ultranationalist and ultra-Orthodox allies win 64 seats in the120-seat parliament and will form a government in the coming weeks, ending an unprecedented stalemate in Israel after five elections in less than four years.

The Independent UK

Netanyahu’s comeback confirmed as Israeli PM Lapid concedes defeat

‘I wish Netanyahu success, for the sake of the people of Israel and the State of Israel.’ says Yair Lapid

Reuters

Analysis-As Netanyahu returns, concerns grow over far-right ally

Triumphant in this week's election, Benjamin Netanyahu faces a new test forming a government with an ultranationalist party whose sudden rise has many at home and allies abroad alarmed at the potential implications for Israeli democracy.

France 24

Lapid may be defeated in Israel’s polls, but he’s the ‘undisputed’ opposition leader

Israel’s former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu has made a comeback following his Likud party’s strong showing in Tuesday’s elections. But the party of leftist caretaker Prime Minister Yair Lapid has also made electoral gains, enabling the journalist-turned-politician to establish himself as a powerful opposition leader, according to a Middle East…

The Guardian - UK

Israel’s Yair Lapid congratulates Benjamin Netanyahu on election victory

Longest serving prime minister, who is still facing corruption charges, is expected to lead far-right coalition

Al Jazeera

Netanyahu and far right allies win Israeli election

Former PM Benjamin Netanyahu set to form a government and seal a dramatic return to power, as Lapid concedes defeat.

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Israel: Lapid Concedes Defeat to Netanyahu in Election

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid's office said Thursday he has conceded defeat to former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in this week's election. A statement said Lapid congratulated Netanyahu and has instructed his office to prepare an organized transition of power. “The state of Israel comes before any political consideration," Lapid…

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