Israel's underworld at the ballot box: Who are crime figures backing?
Sources close to the Jarushi family indicated support for Ra'am and the Joint List, while associates of Eitan Hiya expressed preference for Yair Golan.
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Ehud Olmert backs Eisenkot, says Netanyahu is 'on wrong side of history'
Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc holds lead with double envelopes to be counted overnight
Did UK pressure on Israel help Netanyahu, or bring his opponents closer to power? - analysis
Opposition considers Lapid for Knesset Speaker appointment - report
The opposition bloc, which includes Yashar, B’Yachad, Yisrael Beytenu, and the Democrats, is expected to enter the Knesset with 48 seats, according to Central Elections Committee data.
Reservists-Economic Party await double envelopes as Hendel blames media for low support
With 85.6% of the vote counted, Hendel’s Reservists-Economic Party has received roughly 2.6% of the general vote, leaving them about 100,000 votes shy of the 3.25% threshold.
Israel's election produced only one result - so why is everyone claiming victory? - analysis
With neither bloc securing a clear majority, Netanyahu, Bennett and Golan each claimed victory by defining the electorate differently, exposing divisions over who counts.
Netanyahu's Likud alleges Arab parties 'stole' Israeli election, demands investigation
Likud announced that it would submit hundreds of testimonies and pieces of evidence to the Israel Police, Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency), and the Central Elections Committee.
Israel election results signal political deadlock , raising three possible post-election scenarios
With neither Netanyahu nor Eisenkot securing a parliamentary majority, Israel faces three possible outcomes: an opposition coalition, a unity government, or another election.
Trump says he saved Netanyahu from crushing election defeat - now, he wants influence - analysis
From Gaza to Syria and Lebanon, Trump wants an Israeli government that advances his regional ambitions, even if it means sidelining Ben-Gvir and Smotrich.
Israel's pollsters and editors owe an explanation after failing voters - comment
Three major broadcasters missed Likud by five to seven seats. The disagreement among pollsters was there to report all along, and newsrooms, ours included, failed to make it the story.
Herzog urges Israeli leaders to keep open minds, avoid another election after deadlock
"We must do everything, certainly after yesterday, to avoid another round of elections," Israel's president said. "Therefore, I expect everyone who comes here to arrive with an open mind."
Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc wins 53 seats, opposition holds 48, Arab parties skyrocket
PM pulls ahead of Eisenkot with close to five million votes counted, but both blocs fall short of majority • Arab parties predicted to reach combined seat total of 19, complicating coalition efforts
Trump wants Ben-Gvir, Smotrich out of Israel's next government, US sources tell 'Post'
According to the sources, Trump believes settler violence is undermining his regional vision and making it more difficult to implement.
