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Israeli voters went to the polls in an election that left Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition challenger Gadi Eisenkot locked in a tight race. Exit polls and partial results indicated that neither major bloc secured an outright majority, pointing to potential weeks of political negotiations. High voter turnout was reported as the country awaited final election results.
Outlets across the political spectrum agree that the Israeli election ended in a tight contest with neither Benjamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot securing a clear governing majority, leading to likely coalition negotiations.
Left-leaning outlets like Democracy Now! and Axios focused on the potential ouster of Netanyahu and the impact on Palestinians and Arab parties. Center outlets such as The Hill and CBS News emphasized record voter turnout and the broader geopolitical stakes involving Iran and the Middle East. Right-leaning outlets like the Washington Examiner and Breitbart News highlighted how both sides claimed victory and noted the uncertain path forward for a coalition government.
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Israeli elections too close to call as turnout shatters record
TEL AVIV — Early returns in Israel’s election Tuesday evening showed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc neck and neck with the “Change” coalition headed by the bereaved retired general and leader of the center-right Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot. Eisenkot’s grouping is slightly edging out Netanyahu’s bloc. But Israel’s complicated coalition…
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Source context: Benjamin Netanyahu vows to form new coalition while opposition bloc leader says result shows prime minister should step down. Plus, a scathing review of Elon Musk’s AI-generated version of The OdysseyGood morning. Israel could be in for weeks of political haggling after exit poll…
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Israeli parliamentary elections are being held on Tuesday, the first since Hamas’s October 7, 2023, attack and Israel’s subsequent assault on Gaza. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is currently embroiled in a corruption scandal in Israel, is up for reelection. On Friday, after two Israeli soldiers were killed at a checkpoint near Hebron, just…
Benjamin Netanyahu vows to form new coalition while opposition bloc leader says result shows prime minister should step down. Plus, a scathing review of Elon Musk’s AI-generated version of The OdysseyGood morning. Israel could be in for weeks of political haggling after exit polls and partial official results showed neither Benjamin Netanyahu’s coalition…
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's far-right coalition is projected to lose its parliamentary majority, but his opponent Gadi Eisenkot's bloc is short of 61 seats, according to Israeli exit polls. The exit polls shows Eisenkot's bloc with 52 to 53 seats, Netanyahu's with 50, and Arab parties with 17 to 18.Why it matters: If the election results…
The opposition to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu showed strength in today’s election, but not enough to win power outright. Now comes likely weeks of negotiations to see who can form a coalition government. NBC News’ Chief Foreign Correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tel Aviv.
We’re coming up on the end of today’s voting in Israel. Historic high turnout is the story of the day....
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TEL AVIV — Early returns in Israel’s election Tuesday evening showed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc neck and neck with the “Change” coalition headed by the bereaved retired general and leader of the center-right Yashar party, Gadi Eisenkot. Eisenkot’s grouping is slightly edging out Netanyahu’s bloc. But Israel’s complicated coalition…
Israelis voted in one of the most important elections on Tuesday, with the potential to oust Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and help shape the future of the war with Iran, the Gaza Strip and America's relationship with the Middle East. Matt Gutman reports from Tel Aviv.
Israelis vote for parties, which then form alliances to create a majority coalition.
Bloomberg reporters answer your questions about Israel’s general election and its implications for the Middle East in a Live Q&A on Thursday, October 29 at 9 a.m. ET.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot both spun the parliamentary results as a victory for their respective sides on election night, despite full results not yet being confirmed. As of 12:30 p.m. Wednesday local time, 84.5% of the vote had been counted, with the Central Elections Committee giving Netanyahu’s bloc 54…
Israel’s parliamentary election ended in a political cliffhanger Tuesday night as initial exit polls showed neither Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu nor his chief rival, former military chief Gadi Eisenkot, securing a governing majority amid a surge in support for Arab parties.
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