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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, two days before the parliamentary elections scheduled for October 27, published on the social network X an AI-generated image of a nuclear explosion over a city resembling Tel Aviv. He called Iran an existential threat. His opponent Gadi Eisenkot accused the prime minister of intimidating voters.
Otabek YusupovVoting began in Brazil on Sunday in the second round of the presidential election. Incumbent President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is competing against Senator Flávio Bolsonaro, the eldest son of former president Jair Bolsonaro. According to a Datafolha poll, the candidates are tied — at 50% of valid votes each.
Otabek YusupovBrazil is holding the second round of its presidential election between incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and Flavio Bolsonaro, the son of convicted former president Jair Bolsonaro. In the first round, Bolsonaro outran Lula by more than 2.2 million votes, but polls ahead of the second round show the gap narrowing. Turnout is complicated by a high level of abstention: more than 33 million of the nearly 160 million voters did not vote in the first round.
Aziz KarimovOn the eve of Israel's election, centrist candidate Gadi Eisenkot and his Yashar party are emphasizing his Moroccan origins, campaigning actively in Sderot — a traditional Likud stronghold with a large Moroccan Jewish community. The campaign has sharpened the long-standing divide in Israeli politics between Ashkenazim and Mizrahim. One day before Israel's election, centrist candidate Gadi Eisenkot and his party 'Yashar' are emphasizing his Moroccan origins, campaigning actively in Sderot — a traditional Likud stronghold with a large Moroccan Jewish community. The campaign has sharpened the long-standing split in Israeli politics between Ashkenazim and Mizrahim.
Otabek YusupovOn October 25, Bulgaria holds the first round of its presidential election. The frontrunner is incumbent president Iliana Yotova, backed by the party of Prime Minister Rumen Radev; her main rival is former caretaker prime minister Andrey Gyurov. The campaign has been marked by drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, rising energy prices, and disputes over the course toward Moscow. A second round is likely on November 1. On 25 October, Bulgaria holds the first round of its presidential election. The favourite is incumbent president Iliana Yotova, backed by the party of Prime Minister Rumen Radev; her main rival is former interim prime minister Andrey Gyurov. The campaign has been marked by drone attacks on ships in the Black Sea, rising energy prices and disputes over the course toward Moscow. The second round is likely to take place on 1 November.
Otabek YusupovLula da Silva and Senator Flávio Bolsonaro held their final campaign rallies on the eve of the second round. According to a poll published on Saturday, Bolsonaro stands at 50.7% against 49.3% for Lula — a virtually even race.
Otabek YusupovDays before the election, residents of northern Israel, including reservists who returned from Lebanon, told The National of the need to change the government and remove Benjamin Netanyahu. They tie their demands to the aftermath of the war with Hezbollah, the evacuation of about 70,000 people, and the security failures of October 7, 2023. Days before the election, residents of northern Israel, including reservists who have returned from Lebanon, told The National that the government must be changed and Benjamin Netanyahu removed from power. They tie these demands to the aftermath of the war with Hezbollah, the evacuation of about 70,000 people, and the security failures of October 7, 2023.
Otabek YusupovDays before the Knesset elections, Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of losing touch with reality over his plan to prepare alternative payment methods in case of international sanctions. Criticism of the plan has also come from Israeli economic circles. Days before the Knesset election, Yashar party leader Gadi Eisenkot accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of losing touch with reality over his plan to prepare alternative payment methods in case of international sanctions. The plan was also criticized in Israeli economic circles.
Otabek YusupovOn the eve of Sunday's second round of Brazil's presidential election, incumbent President Lula and Senator Flavio Bolsonaro held their final rallies in Rio de Janeiro. According to polls, after the first round, in which Bolsonaro received 47% against Lula's 45%, the left-wing candidate has partially narrowed the gap. The outcome of the vote will determine the country's foreign policy course.
Aziz KarimovBrazil is holding the second round of its presidential election between the incumbent left-wing president Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and right-wing senator Flávio Bolsonaro, son of the former president. According to AFP, final polls show the candidates tied. The outcome will determine whether the country remains in the region's left-wing camp or joins the turn to the right.
Aziz KarimovAccording to The National, about 67,000 Israelis from the US and Europe entered the country to vote in Tuesday's election — 25% more than expected. Their number is equivalent to roughly two Knesset mandates out of 120, which could have a noticeable impact in a very close race. Those arriving say they want 'change' after 20 years of the current leadership.
Javlon TursunovA week before Israel's elections, The National presented an overview of the main candidates and their attitudes toward Palestinian statehood. Netanyahu opposes the creation of a Palestinian state, Eisenkot has also said that no state will arise under his watch, and Mansour Abbas is calling on him to recognize it. A week before Israel's election, The National presented an overview of the main candidates and their attitudes towards Palestinian statehood. Netanyahu opposes the creation of a Palestinian state, Eisenkot has also said that no state will emerge under his watch, while Mansour Abbas calls on him to recognise one.
Otabek YusupovDays before Israel's election scheduled for Tuesday, tensions have escalated: after a shooting at a checkpoint near Hebron that left five people wounded, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a full closure of the West Bank. Street clashes between supporters of different parties are being reported across the country, and Defence Minister Israel Katz said responsibility for future attacks would fall on opposition leaders. Polls show a deadlock, and opposition figures warn of a possible new escalation.
Sevara AzamovaAfter an attack on a checkpoint near Hebron in which two Israeli soldiers and two armed Palestinians were killed, Netanyahu ordered the city cordoned off and a complete closure of the West Bank prepared. The Israeli army began demolishing Palestinian buildings, while ministers called for a large-scale operation and the dissolution of the Palestinian Authority. The incident occurred four days before Israel's elections. After an attack at a checkpoint near Hebron in which two Israeli soldiers and two armed Palestinians were killed, Netanyahu ordered the city to be cordoned off and a complete closure of the West Bank to be prepared. The Israeli army began demolishing Palestinian buildings, while ministers called for a large-scale operation and the dissolution of the Palestinian Authority. The incident occurred four days before Israel's election.
Sevara AzamovaNational Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is running an aggressive campaign ahead of the October 27 election: polls predict his party Otzma Yehudit will win 8–9 seats for the first time as an independent force. His slogans include the death penalty for Palestinians and encouraging their departure from the Gaza Strip and the West Bank. The campaign has been accompanied by provocative stunts and AI videos that have drawn criticism and fines.
Javlon TursunovIsraeli opposition leaders Yair Lapid and Gadi Eisenkot said Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu puts his political survival above the country's interests. The trigger was remarks by Defense Minister Israel Katz, who blamed the opposition for possible future attacks. The statements came days before the election scheduled for Tuesday.
Javlon TursunovPolls show neither Netanyahu's bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot's 'Bloc of Change' has a clear path to a majority in the 120-seat Knesset. Arab lists could win 13–14 mandates and become key to forming a coalition, though Eisenkot rules out an alliance with them. The main issues for Arab voters are toppling the government, crime and discrimination.
Javlon TursunovPolls show that neither Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc nor Gadi Eisenkot's bloc has a majority in the Knesset. Averaging three polls by leading Israeli pollsters, Eisenkot has 52 seats — one more than Netanyahu. Right-wing channels give different figures: Channel 14 projects a one-seat lead for the Netanyahu bloc. The outcome may be decided by Arab parties, as well as external factors — tensions with Iran and Trump's support.
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