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Israel elections 2026: The system, the rivals, and what's at stake

Israelis are scheduled to hold a national election on October 27. Polls indicate Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a clear defeat in this upcoming vote. His security credentials were significantly impacted by the October 7 Hamas attacks. Several rivals, including former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, are emerging as contenders. Israel's…

The Economic Times

The ex-general turning Israel's election into a two-horse race

Gadi Eisenkot is challenging Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel's upcoming general election. Eisenkot's new party, Yashar, is currently polling ahead of Netanyahu's Likud party. His campaign focuses on restoring Israel's security and democratic institutions. Eisenkot advocates for universal national service, including ultra-Orthodox and Arab citizens. He is seen as…

The Economic Times

Israeli ex-army chief emerges as main rival to Netanyahu ahead of general election

Former military chief Gadi Eisenkot has emerged as the principal challenger to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel prepares to vote in a fiercely contested general election on October 27. Eisenkot's campaign is built around a 10-point platform that he says will restore Israel's security, unity and democratic institutions.

France 24

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Is straight-talking former general the man to finally end Netanyahu’s reign?

IF there’s one thing he certainly cannot be accused of being, it’s an “armchair warrior”.

The National (Scotland)

Netanyahu Faces New Election Threat as Ex-IDF Chief Who Lost Son in Gaza Conflict Surges in Polls

Gadi Eisenkot, a former IDF chief, has become Netanyahu's main election rival, reshaping Israel's political landscape as his military credentials and personal story resonate with voters.

International Business Times UK

Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran, former PM says

Former Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett revealed he initiated smuggling Starlink receivers into Iran to aid anti-government protesters, aiming to ensure internet continuity. He criticized the current Israeli government for halting the plan, stating it left protesters without crucial infrastructure during unrest. Bennett urged regional nations to unite against Iran's…

The Economic Times

Israel smuggled Starlink into Iran to help protesters but ‘incompetent’ Netanyahu didn’t use them, says former PM

Naftali Bennett said the receivers were meant to help protesters topple the regime

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Ex-Israeli PM says Israel smuggled Starlink systems into Iran to aid protesters

Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett revealed a secret operation to smuggle thousands of Starlink internet receivers into Iran to aid anti-government protesters. He claimed the initiative aimed to ensure internet continuity for communication and organization, potentially challenging the Iranian regime. Bennett criticized the current Israeli government for halting the program,…

The Times of India

New York Mayor Mamdani skips annual Israel Day Parade

New York's pro-Palestinian Mayor Zohran Mamdani has sparked controversy by skipping the city's annual Israel Day Parade.

AAP

Friday briefing: As Israel’s coalition collapses, can its prime minister hang on to power?

In today’s newsletter: As the polls tighten around Benjamin Netanyahu, the coming months may redefine Israel’s political order without resolving its most entrenched conflicts

The Guardian - UK

Israel is moving closer to a snap election. Could this be the end for Netanyahu?

Polls suggest the Israeli leader would lose a vote amid rising anger directed at his government

The Independent UK

Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself. What's next?

Israel's parliament has voted to dissolve itself. This move could lead to an early national election. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is predicted to lose the upcoming vote. An election date is yet to be set. Political commentators suggest a September election is likely. This decision follows a split with an…

The Economic Times

Who Is Naftali Bennett? Tech Millionaire Could Replace Benjamin Netanyahu as Israel's Next Prime Minister

Speculation about Naftali Bennett's political comeback intensifies as prediction markets suggest he could challenge Netanyahu, amid ongoing regional conflicts and domestic criticism in Israel.

International Business Times UK

Netanyahu's Government on the Brink as Coalition Moves to Dissolve Israeli Parliament

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu moved one step closer to a possible early election after coalition leaders submitted a bill to dissolve the Knesset, Israel's parliament, amid growing fractures inside his right-wing government.

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Netanyahu's coalition moves to seek early vote in Israel

Israel's ruling coalition on Wednesday submitted a proposal to dissolve parliament to pave the way for early elections as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came under mounting attack from ultra-Orthodox parties. Netanyahu has governed Israel longer than any other prime minister -- more than 18 years in total since 1996.

International Business Times UK

Israel's National Security Minister Sparks Horror With AI Video of Executions for Palestinian Detainees: 'I Dream of Nooses'

Israeli Minister Itamar Ben Gvir's AI-generated TikTok video advocating death by hanging for Palestinians has sparked widespread outrage and calls for international accountability.

The Guardian - UK

‘Israel must change direction’: Netanyahu rivals join forces for next election

Rightwing Naftali Bennett and centrist Yair Lapid announce new party before Knesset vote expected later this year

The Times of India

'Era of repair has arrived': Two former Israel PMs unite to challenge Netanyahu in upcoming elections

Opposition leader Yair Lapid and former Prime Minister Naftali Bennett are joining forces for upcoming parliamentary elections, aiming to unseat Benjamin Netanyahu. This unification of their parties signals a significant political realignment in Israel. Both leaders have been critical of Netanyahu's governance, particularly his handling of recent conflicts. Their previous…

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The Independent UK

Two former Israeli prime ministers agree to merge parties against Netanyahu

Two Israeli political heavyweights say they plan to join forces in upcoming elections in a united effort by their parties to unseat Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu

Euronews

Europeans acting 'cowardly' for not joining war against Iran, former PM Bennett says

Bennett says Europeans are ungrateful, leaving the US and Israeli to do 'all the hard work' against Iran in comments to Euronews. The EU called for de-escalation and respect for international law in Brussels summit.

Euronews

Newsletter: US ambassador says failing to implement EU-US trade deal 'economic malpractice'

Also in this newsletter: Former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett blasts the response of some European nations to the war in Iran; and the latest from Canberra after the EU and Australia clinched a free trade deal overnight.

The Times of India

Over 100 injured in Israel amid Iran's missile attack; Netanyahu calls it 'difficult evening in battle for future'

More than 100 people, including children, were injured after Iranian missile strikes hit the southern Israeli towns of Arad and Dimona, Tel Aviv authorities said, with significant damage reported to residential areas.

The Guardian - US

US envoy Mike Huckabee says it would be ‘fine’ if Israel took all Middle East land

Rightwing Trump ally tells Tucker Carlson Israel has biblical right to land from ‘wadi of Egypt to the great river’

The Conversation

Can Netanyahu survive peace?

Now a ceasefire has come into effect in Gaza, Israel’s long-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, faces the dilemma of how to campaign ahead of the next national elections. These elections must be held, at the latest, in one year’s time.

The Guardian - US

What are the Jeffrey Epstein files, and will more be released?

President reverses course and calls for House vote to force release of further documents – what might they reveal?

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