EXPLAINER
How Israel’s 2026 election works
Israelis vote on October 27 in the sixth election since 2019. Here’s how the system works and who gets left out.
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In Israel, Netanyahu’s ultimate legacy is the opposition he has forged
As Israel heads to the polls, PM Netanyahu’s most enduring domestic legacy may be the right-wing opposition he faces.
Israel’s former security chief sues Netanyahu for October 7 defamation
Bar and Netanyahu have traded blame over the Hamas-led attack, as elections in Israel loom.
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UK restaurateur claims losses after video calling for Gaza destruction
A UK restaurateur is claiming losses, weeks after posting a video appearing to urge Israel to destroy buildings in Gaza.
Published On 14 Oct 2026
Despite long history with Netanyahu, Trump hedges as Israel vote nears
US president has not endorsed Israeli prime minister ahead of October 27 election amid shifting public sentiment.
ANALYSIS
If Netanyahu goes, does anything really change for Palestinians?
Analysts say opposition win in polls may bring only marginal change and no fundamental shift on Gaza, West Bank.
From: NewsFeed
‘Who will represent us?’ Palestinians react to election delay
Palestinians have reacted to President Mahmoud Abbas’ decision to postpone the Palestinian legislative elections.
Published On 11 Oct 2026
From: NewsFeed
Palestinians still being killed in Gaza, one year into ‘ceasefire’
One year to the day after the US-brokered ceasefire was agreed, more Israeli attacks killed Palestinians in Gaza.
Published On 10 Oct 2026
EXPLAINER
Why is the US sanctioning the International Criminal Court?
The sanctions targeting the ICC, which prosecutes humanitarian crimes, are the latest move by the US against the court.
From: NewsFeed
Jerusalem Daily: US charity to use AI to monitor Gaza classrooms
A US charity announced it will use an AI-software to monitor Gaza classrooms for ‘anti-Semitism’ and ‘hate speech’.
Published On 9 Oct 2026
Israeli settler attacks target Palestinian olive harvest in West Bank
At least 19 settler attacks recorded across territory on Friday as Israeli forces separately detain 16 Palestinians.
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