Israel's election left without clear winner after full vote count
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Netanyahu discussed possible new strike on Iran with Trump ahead of elections, Axios reports
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu discussed with US President Donald Trump last week the possibility of a major new military operation against Iran before elections in both countries, Axios reported, citing US and Israeli officials. RT Arabic quoted a US official as saying the issue was raised twice, with no firm commitment from Trump. Separately, Al Jazeera reported that Netanyahu has warned his supporters that the opposition could win the upcoming Israeli election.
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Israel raises alert level over possible escalation with Iran ahead of elections
Israel has raised its alert level in recent days in anticipation of a possible security escalation with Iran, about two weeks before its general elections, Al Jazeera reported. The move coincides with a government vote on Thursday to extend the state of emergency.
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Eisenkot responds to Trump's endorsement of Netanyahu ahead of Israeli vote
Gadi Eisenkot, Benjamin Netanyahu's main challenger in Israel's parliamentary elections set for October 27, responded on Sunday to a message of support from US President Donald Trump for the prime minister. Eisenkot said that choosing the country's leader is a matter for Israelis alone. According to CNN Arabic, the endorsement came about nine days before the vote and was the explicit backing Netanyahu had long sought.
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Trump urges Israelis to vote for Netanyahu in Oct. 27 election
US President Donald Trump on Sunday urged Israelis to back Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the election scheduled for Oct. 27. On Monday evening, Netanyahu posted on X a video of a phone call with Trump that carried a message of support. Al Jazeera described the endorsement as a break with US convention and as contrary to expectations.
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Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu government days before election
Thousands of demonstrators gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday evening to protest against Benjamin Netanyahu's government, three days before the Knesset election. Al Jazeera reported that opposition leaders took part in the rally. The vote is widely seen as a referendum on Netanyahu himself.
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Israelis head to the polls in election widely seen as pivotal
Israelis vote today, Tuesday, in an election that many regard as one of the most consequential in the country's history, according to BBC Arabic. RT Arabic reports that tensions with Iran and escalation in the West Bank dominate the race.
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Eisenkot says Israelis voted for change as exit polls show narrow lead
Gadi Eisenkot, the main challenger to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the election, said Israelis voted for change. His remarks came as exit polls showed his bloc ahead of Netanyahu's coalition by only a narrow margin, according to CNN Arabic. Eisenkot urged patience until results are known.
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Israel's election left without clear winner after full vote count
Israel's Central Elections Committee says no winner has been determined even after every vote was counted. CNN Arabic describes Benjamin Netanyahu's position as neither a win nor a loss, and asks how the deadlock might be resolved.