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For pro-Israel diaspora, Israel’s Arab voters are a point of pride. For Israeli Jews, they’re a national security threat
High Arab turnout makes it easier to make case for Israel abroad, but complicates coalition-building for Jewish-led parties that have embraced PM's delegitimization of Arab politi…
From Gaza to the West Bank, Palestinians expect no major change after Israeli election
Some Palestinians predict 'more destruction and devastation,' while others think that 'whatever happens, it will surely be better than what we've lived through in recent years'
Judge Alvin Hellerstein, who oversaw Trump, Maduro, 9/11 cases, dies at 92
Orthodox Jewish US justice said he would mull fairness of his sentences during Shabbat, spoke extensively about how Judaism influenced his life
Jewish Floridians torn over anti-Israel Democratic Senate nominee Angie Nixon
As some Jewish voters say the candidate has toned down her opposition to Israel or decide to just 'close my eyes and vote for her,' others feel her stance is key sticking point
Sacha Baron Cohen hopes to fight bigotry with return of controversial Ali G character
The British Jewish comedian pushes back against calls to boycott film over cultural appropriation concerns, says Ali G is ideal vehicle for exposing insidious explosion of bigotry
Likud claims election ‘stolen’ by Arab parties following their record performance
Netanyahu's party says it presented 'hundreds of testimonies' and other evidence; election panel says it's reviewing the fraud allegations, which a senior official earlier dismiss…
Tel Aviv stocks drop and shekel slides as election results dent hopes for change
As near-final election results indicate a looming political deadlock, investors brace for weeks of uncertainty, after betting on a change in government
Herzog urges avoiding another election, calls for ‘open mind’ in coalition talks
President praises high turnout, says everything must be done to prevent a repeat vote, expects party leaders to show willingness to consider options
With 85% of votes counted, Netanyahu bloc has 53 seats, Eisenkot’s 48; Arab parties surge to 19
Further updates unlikely before Thursday as Central Election Committee turns attention to double envelope ballots and ordinary ballots requiring extra oversight
Caretaker role will limit Netanyahu though he’ll retain war powers, as possible Iran attack looms
Likud defense minister slams Eisenkot's 'undemocratic' warning that PM could exploit security issues for his own ends, calls IDF a 'full partner' that 'will carry out any decision…
Flavio Bolsonaro lands in Miami with family after Trump offers exit from Brazil
Former president, who lost election to leftist incumbent, refused orders by Brazilian courts to hand over passports due to money-laundering probe, secretly traveled to US
Remaining uncounted ballots could shift Knesset seats, but likely not the balance of power
Soldiers, prisoners and diplomats have cast 430,000 to 480,000 yet to-be-tallied votes, but historical trends suggest the 12-odd seats won't break the political stalemate
IDF: 6 Hamas operatives, including 3 Oct. 7 terrorists, killed in recent Gaza strikes
One terror operative killed in Strip's south was involved in abducting and holding hostages, military says; Palestinian who crossed Yellow Line during election killed by troops
Change bloc alliance with Arabs, unity government, or new election: 3 scenarios for what comes next
With both pro- and anti-Netanyahu blocs well short of a majority after tallying of most ballots, analysts dissect the most likely ways forward, some of which would involve party l…
In mixed city of Acre, Jewish-Arab coexistence shapes hopes for anti-Netanyahu coalition
In the market stalls of the old bazaar, locals call for Zionist and Arab parties to work together to bring change - but resistance to the idea by opposition leaders may render the…
How will a new coalition be formed, and what powers does the caretaker government have?
President Herzog must decide who'll get first chance to form a new government. In the meantime, the outgoing administration is in charge, but could be stymied if the opposition un…
Arab parties emerge as potential kingmakers, presenting Zionist opposition with fateful choice
Despite anti-Netanyahu majority, opposition leaders' refusal to rely on Arab parties could force fresh elections or unity government, either of which would keep premier in power
At least 64 killed as high-speed trains collide in central Spain
Madrid-Seville train slams into another that stopped ahead of it, knocking 2 cars off elevated track; at least 80 injured, in country’s second deadly rail crash this year
Hebron municipality: Some 5,000 residents still impacted by IDF operation in city
Operation launched last week, after Palestinian gunmen killed 2 soldiers, continues, 6 detained in nearby villages; IDF says footage of soldier beating Palestinian detainee under …
Flydubai attack survivors say Israeli government has left them high and dry
After Sept. 30 flight plummeted thousands of feet when terrorist copilot attempted to crash it, and heroic actions narrowly averted disaster, passengers say they're having to grap…
As ‘change bloc’ falls far short of majority, Democrats’ Golan urges coalition with Arabs
Joint List chairman says he's ready to 'pave the way' for Netanyahu's ouster; with 84.5% of votes counted, PM's bloc on track to win 54 seats, Eisenkot's 51, and Arab parties 17
Daily Briefing October 28: Israel voted in droves. What comes next?
Political correspondents Tal Schneider and Ariela Karmel attempt to dissect election results and weigh in on the many outstanding questions
Man accused of posing as injured Bondi massacre victim to claim compensation
Indian national reportedly detained by immigration authorities after alleged fraud; case against accused gunman in Bondi Beach terror attack adjourned until February
‘We fought a machine’: Upstart parties fail to pass threshold, but vow to stick around
Reservists' Yoaz Hendel insists party's fate unclear until all ballots, including troops', are counted; Ofer Winter says PM ran campaign against his party rather than against Hamas