Keywords: Elections


Mahmoud Abbas and Israel: Palestinian President Hopes for Renewed Peace Talks With New Government

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas has expressed hope that the formation of a new Israeli government could create an opening for renewed peace negotiations, reviving diplomatic efforts that have remained stalled for years. Speaking during a meeting with Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides in Nicosia......

Polymarket Investigates Suspicious Betting Activity Linked to Benjamin Netanyahu Ahead of Israeli Elections

Prediction market platform Polymarket has launched an investigation into unusual betting activity surrounding Israel’s October 27, 2026 legislative elections, after hundreds of newly created digital accounts placed substantial wagers on an electoral outcome favourable to Prime Minister Benjamin......

Israel Election 2026: No Clear Winner as Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot Face Difficult Coalition Talks

Israel’s October 2026 parliamentary elections have produced a political deadlock, leaving Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot competing to assemble a governing majority. With neither camp securing the 61 seats required in the Knesset, negotiations and possible......

Israel Elections 2026: Shas Loses Five Seats as Aryeh Deri Faces Growing Internal Criticism

Israel’s Shas party is facing renewed internal criticism following a significant setback in the 2026 parliamentary elections, with its representation in the Knesset falling from 11 seats to just six. The result has intensified questions about the political leadership of Aryeh Deri and the party’s......

Morocco Holds Second Political Consultation Ahead of 2027 Elections

Morocco has stepped up preparations for its 2027 electoral cycle, with the Minister of the Interior holding a second round of consultations with political party leaders and representatives as authorities move forward with plans to establish the legal framework governing the upcoming elections. The meeting......

Israel Election 2026: Full List of 120 Members Elected to the 26th Knesset Revealed

Israel’s 2026 parliamentary elections have produced a new 120-member Knesset, with the final distribution of seats highlighting a fragmented political landscape and setting the stage for potentially difficult coalition negotiations. The Central Elections Committee completed the counting of all......

Trump Allies Hoped Netanyahu Would Lose Israeli Elections to Reset Ties With Washington

Some figures within US President Donald Trump's political orbit reportedly hoped that Israel's parliamentary elections would produce a defeat for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, opening the door to a less confrontational relationship between Washington and Jerusalem. According to reporting......

Israel Investigates Suspected Foreign Interference in Elections as Qatar Comes Under Scrutiny

Israeli authorities have launched an urgent investigation into suspected foreign interference in the country's parliamentary elections, following concerns that funds allegedly linked to Qatar and networks associated with the Muslim Brotherhood may have been used to influence Arab Israeli voters. The......

US Warns Middle Eastern Allies to Prepare for Possible Iran Strikes After November Elections

The United States has reportedly urged several Middle Eastern allies to prepare for the possibility of renewed military strikes against Iran following the November 3 midterm elections, raising concerns about a potential escalation across an already volatile region. According to diplomatic sources cited......