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Israeli election exit polls show no clear winner: Eisenkot's bloc and Netanyahu's coalition are neck and neck

According to exit polls by Israeli TV channels, neither Gadi Eisenkot's bloc nor Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition reaches the majority of 61 Knesset seats. Likud remains the largest party, and the Arab parties, with a record result, could become the arbiter in coalition formation. Turnout was the highest in decades, with final results not expected before Thursday. According to exit polls by Israeli television channels, neither Gadi Eisenkot's bloc nor Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition is winning a majority of 61 seats in the Knesset. Likud remains the largest party, while the Arab parties, with a record result, could become the kingmaker in coalition formation. Turnout was the highest in decades, with final results not expected before Thursday.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Israel's election: will the change of power alter policy toward Iran

On Tuesday, Israel holds its first general election since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. The contest is between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, but experts do not expect a sharp reversal in Iran policy: in their view, key decisions are made in Washington. On Tuesday, Israel holds its first general elections since the Hamas attack of October 7, 2023. The contest is between Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot, but experts do not expect a sharp reversal in Iran policy: key decisions, in their view, are made in Washington.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Israel votes in the parliamentary election: 7.3 million voters and complicated coalition arithmetic

On October 27, Israel's parliamentary election began — the first general election since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023. More than 7.3 million voters are electing 120 members of the Knesset, with 37 parties competing for the right to form a coalition of 61 seats. According to polls, Netanyahu and Eisenkot are running nearly neck and neck, but no bloc, according to projections, is expected to win a majority. On 27 October, parliamentary elections began in Israel — the first general elections since the start of the war in Gaza in October 2023. More than 7.3 million voters are choosing 120 members of the Knesset, with 37 parties competing for the right to form a coalition of 61 seats. According to polls, Netanyahu and Eisenkot are running almost neck and neck, but neither bloc, according to forecasts, is expected to win a majority.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
Politics

Israel's elections on 27 October: the first nationwide vote since 7 October 2023 turns into a referendum on Netanyahu

On 27 October Israel holds its first nationwide elections since the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023. The campaign centres on the figure of Benjamin Netanyahu, the exemption of the ultra-Orthodox from military service, and accountability for the security failures, while the course of the wars themselves and the economy are barely discussed. On 27 October Israel holds its first nationwide elections since the Hamas attack of 7 October 2023. The campaign centres on Benjamin Netanyahu's personality, the exemption of ultra-Orthodox men from military service and accountability for the security failures, while the course of the wars themselves and the economy are barely discussed.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read
World

UN condemns Israeli operation in Hebron on the eve of Israel's election

UN Secretary-General António Guterres and High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Türk criticized Israel's military operation in Hebron, launched after a shootout in which two Israeli soldiers and two Palestinian militants were killed. The Hebron municipality reported that more than 3,000 people were ordered to leave the area. The operation began days before Israel's general election.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Politics

Israel and the US vote a week apart: elections linked by the war with Iran

Within a single week, elections to the Israeli parliament and the US Congress will take place. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy, and bilateral relations: about half a million Israelis with American passports may vote in both countries. Within a single week, elections to the Israeli parliament and the US Congress will take place. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy and bilateral relations: around half a million Israelis with American passports may be able to vote in both countries. Within a single week, elections will take place for the Israeli parliament and the US Congress. According to the BBC, their results could affect the war with Iran, the global economy and bilateral relations: around half a million Israelis with American passports may be able to vote in both countries.

Aziz Karimov
5 min read
Politics

Netanyahu on the eve of Israel's election: AI image of a 'second Holocaust,' a crypto idea, and a second Trump endorsement

In the final days before Israel's general election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a series of controversial steps: he posted an AI-generated image of a nuclear strike on Tel Aviv with a warning of a 'second Holocaust,' proposed using cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, received a renewed endorsement from Donald Trump, and, according to media reports, tried to reach a deal with an ultra-Orthodox party to withdraw from the race. The opposition accuses him of intimidating voters and corrupt deals. In the final days before the general election, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has taken a series of controversial steps: he published an AI-generated image of a nuclear strike on Tel Aviv with a warning of a 'second Holocaust,' proposed using cryptocurrency to circumvent sanctions, received renewed backing from Donald Trump, and, according to media reports, tried to reach an agreement with an ultra-Orthodox party to withdraw from the race. The opposition accuses him of intimidating voters and of corrupt deals.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
World

Israel votes in an election that will serve as a verdict on Netanyahu's wartime leadership

Israel held parliamentary elections on Tuesday: about 7.3 million voters are choosing 120 Knesset members from 36 parties. The central question is the fate of Benjamin Netanyahu, whose four-year term has been marked by the security failure of October 7, 2023 and the wars in Gaza, Lebanon and against Iran. Polls point to a close race, with the main rival being former army chief of staff Gadi Eisenkot.

Otabek Yusupov
4 min read
Politics

Israel prepares for Knesset elections: 7.3 million voters, 36 parties and one of the most consequential votes in the country's recent history

On Tuesday Israel will hold parliamentary elections that The National calls among the most consequential in the country's recent history. For the first time, voters will be able to judge the leadership's actions over the security failures surrounding the October 7, 2023 attacks. About 7.3 million Israelis will choose 120 Knesset members from 36 parties. Exit polls are expected at 10:00 p.m., official results by November 4, and coalition formation could take weeks or months.

Aziz Karimov
4 min read