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Statement a rare instance of a prominent Jewish political leader taking a strong stand in defence of Arab Israelis
President Trump says he's halting aid to Israel. Israelis are worried. But experts say the U.S. is just shifting aid from the State Department to the Pentagon, with less congressional oversight.
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Israelis gathered in the streets of Tel Aviv as Israel’s president gave Gadi Eisenkot – prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s strongest rival – the mandate try to form a new government
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October 7, 2023 changed the dynamics in Israel, making it harder for many Jewish Israelis to stomach co-operation with Arab parties.
October 7, 2023 changed the dynamics in Israel, making it harder for many Jewish Israelis to stomach co-operation with Arab parties.
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The elections saw a surge in voting among the country’s Arab population, which has traditionally voted at lower rates than Jewish Israelis. Palestinian citizens of Israel – roughly 20 percent of the country’s population – were driven by an urgent desire to topple Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition. A majority of Jewish voters oppose partnering with the Arab parties, leaving opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot’s path to victory unclear.
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PM’s rival Gadi Eisenkot says Israelis voted for change, even as polls suggest neither side has a majority.
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Israelis have rejected Benjamin Netanyahu and the far-right extremists who have kept him in power for the past four years. But that’s only half the story.
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In a potential sign of trouble for the prime minister and his right-wing coalition, long lines were reported at polling booths in areas with large Arab populations.
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With voting underway, there are questions over who will emerge with a path to govern. Follow our live coverage.
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Israelis have rejected Benjamin Netanyahu and the far-right extremists who have kept him in power for the past four years. But that’s only half the story.
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Democrats are still holding a slight edge with Election Day a week away, according to a new NPR/PBS News/Marist poll. And, Israelis are casting their votes in an election that could change leadership.
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The US and Israel have teased strikes around their elections, particularly against Iran's civilian infrastructure.
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In this bulletin, Israel heads to the polls in a landmark election shaped by war and crisis, a push for businesses to invest in cybersecurity in the face of AI threat. And in sport, Australia's Alex de Minaur through to the last 16 at the Vienna Open.
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The Central Elections Committee reported that 16.7 percent of eligible voters had already cast their ballots within the first three hours, the fastest early turnout rate since 1981.
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Israelis are preparing to vote in a pivotal election. Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership, accountability for the October 7 attacks and deep political divisions dominate the campaign. SBS News Reporter Hannah Hodson speaks to Michael Bartura from SBS Hebrew.
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Israel sealed the West Bank, emptied parts of Hebron and tightened the squeeze on Gaza as its election campaign closed.