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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......

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......

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......

Israel Election 2026: Netanyahu Takes the Lead as Gadi Eisenkot’s Victory Hopes Fade

The prospect of a political turning point in Israel has become increasingly uncertain after parliamentary projections shifted in favor of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp, complicating opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s efforts to assemble a governing majority. The change in outlook......

Israel Elections: European Union Reaffirms Cooperation Amid Political Uncertainty

The European Union has expressed its readiness to work with Israel’s next government, signalling a willingness to maintain diplomatic engagement regardless of the political configuration that emerges from the country’s parliamentary elections. The statement, delivered on Wednesday by Anouar......

Israel Elections 2026: Arab and Iranian Media Assess Netanyahu’s Political Future

Israel’s October 27, 2026, parliamentary elections have attracted close attention across the Middle East, with Arab and Iranian media examining not only the political future of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu but also the potential influence of Arab voters and the implications of a possible change......

Israel Elections 2026: Netanyahu Loses Ground as Arab Parties Surge in Exit Polls

Israel's latest parliamentary election has produced a challenging political landscape for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with initial exit polls indicating that opposition parties could collectively outperform his governing bloc. At the same time, a significant rise in the projected representation......

Gadi Eisenkot: The Moroccan-Origin General Challenging Netanyahu for Israel’s Leadership

Gadi Eisenkot, a former chief of staff of the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the son of Moroccan Jewish immigrants, has emerged as a central figure in Israel’s political contest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. His transition from a decades-long military career to opposition leadership......

Israel Elections 2026: Netanyahu Faces a Defining Test Amid Security Concerns

Israeli voters headed to the polls on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, in a closely contested election that could shape the country's political direction following years of regional conflict and deep domestic divisions. The vote marks the first national election since the Hamas-led attack on October 7,......