Israeli opposition begins forming new government
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has awarded the mandate to form the next government to Yashar opposition party leader Gadi Eisenkot following the October 27 parliamentary elections.
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Israel to announce choice to form government on November 8
Israeli President Isaac Herzog said he will announce his choice to form the next Israeli government on November 8.
Israeli President to hold consultations with party leaders on November 4
Israeli President Isaac Herzog will begin consultations with the factions elected to the 26th Knesset on November 4, ahead of selecting a lawmaker to form Israel’s next government, the President’s Residence announces.
Israel election results highlights: 100 percent votes counted
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party has won the majority of votes in the October 27 parliamentary election, with all ballots counted, according to preliminary figures released by the Central Elections Committee (CEC).
Türkiye rejects claims that it interfered in Israel's elections
Ankara rejected allegations in certain international media outlets and on social media that Türkiye had interfered in Israel's recent elections, calling them “entirely baseless.”
Netanyahu's party leading in Israels elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party is set to win 25 seats in Israel’s 120-seat parliament, according to an exit poll results released by the state-run television channel Kan-11 after the polls closed.
Israel's Knesset election: voters head to polls
Voting began Tuesday in Israel’s parliamentary elections, with more than 7.3 million people eligible to cast ballots to elect the 120-member Knesset.
Netanyahu fails to convince Trump to strike Iran before Knesset elections - report
U.S. President Donald Trump refused to carry out a joint U.S.-Israeli strike against Iran before the elections in the Jewish state, as requested by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, CNN reported, citing American and Israeli sources.
Netanyahu to end Israel military conflicts before US presidential election
Israel must complete its important "tasks on all fronts" within the next two years, while Donald Trump is still US president, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said in a campaign address.
Israel sets parliamentary elections date
Elections to Israel’s Knesset, or parliament, will be held on October 27, 2026, The Times of Israel reported.
Netanyahu to run in Israel's next election
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will run in Israel's next election, his right-wing Likud party said Wednesday.
Holding early elections proposed in Israel
Member of Israel's war Cabinet Benny Gantz called for new elections in September, saying it would bolster the country's international credibility and reduce tensions within Israel's deeply polarized society. Gantz …
Turkish president wants to maintain Israel ties regardless of election outcome
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he wanted to maintain Turkey's relations with Israel based on mutual understanding, no matter the election outcome, as former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu looked set to return to power. …
Israel's Netanyahu appears to edge toward victory after vote
The voter turnout at the snap parliamentary elections in Israel is 71.3%, the Central Elections Committee announced Tuesday. According to the Committee, a total of 4,853,023 Israeli citizens out of 6.78 million eligible to vote cast …
Israelis vote for parliament again
Israelis are heading to the ballot box for an unprecedented fifth time in four years on Tuesday, as Israel holds yet another national election aimed at ending the country’s ongoing political deadlock. For the first time …
Israel parliament election set for November 1
The Israeli parliament, the Knesset, has voted to dissolve itself, triggering new elections. On Friday, Foreign Minister Yair Lapid will take over as caretaker prime minister under the terms of a coalition agreement made between …
Outgoing Israeli PM not to run in upcoming elections
Outgoing Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett will not run in the upcoming elections, his spokesperson said on Wednesday. Bennett's decision has come ahead of voting on the final readings of a bill that proposes dissolving …
Israel to dissolve parliament, call 5th election in 3 years
Israel’s weakened coalition government decided Monday to dissolve parliament and call a new election, the country’s fifth in three years. The vote, expected this fall, could bring about the return of a nationalist religious …
Biden congratulates new Israeli president on election
U.S. President Joe Biden congratulated Israel's new president Isaac Herzog on his election on Wednesday amid the potential ouster of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Israel’s parliament …
Isaac Herzog elected Israeli president
Jewish Agency chairman Isaac Herzog was elected Israeli president. The anonymous vote was held among the 120 members of the Knesset, or parliament. Herzog will be Israel's 11th president, succeeding Reuven Rivlin, who is …
