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Will the far right rise to power in Israel's election? Here's what to know

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to stage a comeback. He has allied with far-right politicians in a quest to subdue the Arab community and take greater control of the justice system.

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Netanyahu Pushes Comeback Bid in Tight Israeli Election Race

Israelis vote for the fifth time in four years on Tuesday in an election in which former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comeback bid may depend on a far-right party whose leaders call for those deemed disloyal to Israel to be expelled. Voter exasperation at the deadlock may hurt turnout but…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Netanyahu pushes comeback bid in tight Israeli election race

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In Israel, tiny swing could determine outcome of tight race

Israeli voters appear to be hopelessly deadlocked as the country heads to elections once again

The Independent UK

Netanyahu banks his comeback on an alliance with Israel’s far right

After 16 months in opposition, Benjamin Netanyahu is plotting his return as Israel’s prime minister, teaming up with the nation’s far right in a bid to replace the unwieldy coalition that removed him from office.

Tribune News Service

Israel heads to yet another poll in just 3.5 years

Israeli voters are indefatigable. The election on Nov 1 will be the fifth in just three-and-a-half years, and yet the turnout is still likely to be around 70%. That's especially remarkable because all five elections have really been about the same question: should Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu go to jail, or…

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Palestinian shot dead after attacking Israeli soldiers with car

A Palestinian was shot dead after he carried out a car-ramming attack against Israeli soldiers in the occupied West Bank on Sunday.

Reuters

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Israeli army preps Palestinian gunman's home for demolition

The Israeli military says it has prepped the family home of a Palestinian gunman for demolition, a day after he killed an Israel man near an Israeli settlement in the occupied West Bank, Several people were wounded in the shooting late Saturday

The Independent UK

Five Wounded in West Bank Shooting, Attacker Killed

A gun attack in the flashpoint West Bank city of Hebron wounded five people on Saturday, including four Israelis and a Palestinian, with the assailant shot dead. Extreme-right Israeli lawmaker Itamar Ben-Gvir claimed on Twitter that his Hebron home was the target. Israel's security forces have not confirmed the allegation…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel's Haredi voters drift hard right in leadership vacuum

One of Israel’s most extremist politicians, known for his inflammatory anti-Arab speeches and stunts, is attracting new supporters from a previously untapped demographic

The Independent UK

Israel Vulnerable to Online Threats Ahead of Vote, Experts Say

Days ahead of its general election, Israel is on alert for possible cyberattacks or influence campaigns from foreign rivals, notably Iran, aimed at sowing further tensions within its bitterly divided population, AFP reported. Election day on Tuesday is a "desirable target for influence campaigns", Communications Minister Yoaz Hendel's office said…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel's election cycle

Israelis go to the polls on Nov. 1 for their fifth election in less than four years. The country has been caught in an election cycle since 2019, amid persistent deadlock between former prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his rivals on the left, right and centre.

Reuters

Palestinian gunman kills 1 in West Bank settlement, is shot dead -Israel

A Palestinian gunman killed one person and wounded at least three others in a Jewish settlement in the occupied West Bank before being shot dead by a guard, the Israeli military, medics and a settlement spokesperson said.

Reuters

"Calm down": Israel's Herzog tries to ease U.S. concerns about radical right ahead of elections

The Biden administration is concerned about the possible inclusion of Jewish supremacists in a future Israeli government.

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Israeli Army Eases Siege on Nablus

The Israeli army on Friday announced a partial easing of the tight blockade it imposed on the northern West Bank city of Nablus. The decision was not welcomed by settlers, who continued to hold rallies in various parts of the West Bank, protesting against what they called “the tolerance of…

Asharq Al-Awsat

UN: 2022 Likely Deadliest for Palestinians in West Bank

The UN Middle East envoy said 2022 is on course to be the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank since the UN started tracking fatalities in 2005, and he called for immediate action to calm “an explosive situation” and move toward renewing Israeli-Palestinian negotiations.

The Independent UK

UN: 2022 likely deadliest for Palestinians in West Bank

The U.N. Mideast envoy says 2022 is on course to be the deadliest year for Palestinians in the West Bank since the U.N. started tracking fatalities in 2005 and called for immediate action to calm “an explosive situation” and move toward renewing Israeli-Palestinian negotiations

The Guardian - UK

Itamar Ben-Gvir: fiery far-right leader gains traction before Israeli election

Ben-Gvir, a defender of Jewish extremists, poised to become powerful mainstream force

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Global Goes Local: Israel’s Security Becomes Part Of Georgia’s U.S. Senate Race

The state’s competitive Senate seat is grabbing the attention of Jewish organizations on both sides of the political spectrum.

Zenger

Analysts Dismiss Ukraine’s Attempt To Blame Israel For Russia-Iran Alliance

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Israel of bringing about an alliance between Russia and Iran

Zenger

Washington Can’t Find A Path Forward In Iran Nuclear Talks, Says Senior Israeli Official

A senior Israeli official is concerned about the Biden administration's attitude toward Iran after stalled talks over nuclear deal

Zenger

Israeli Millionaire Sanctioned For Interfering In Moldova Vote

An Israeli businessman has been accused of interfering in Moldovan political elections for the benefit of the Russian government

Reuters

Israel election polls predict Netanyahu just shy of victory

Polls on Friday predicted Israel's former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would come within a single seat of an outright majority in his quest to return to power in next week's election, the fifth in less than four years.

Zenger

Amherst College Student Paper Publishes ‘In Defense Of Hamas’ Piece

A student newspaper at Amherst College in Massachusetts is under fire for publishing a piece titled “In Defense of Hamas”.

Zenger

Chief Rabbi Of Russia Calls On Moscow To Denounce Official’s Anti-Semitism

Russia's Chief Rabbi Berel Lazar on Wednesday registered his protests against a Russian official's anti-Semitic remarks.

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