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Netanyahu eyes unity government with Eisenkot as Likud considers alternative coalition arrangements

Sources close to Netanyahu are promoting a plan to bring Eisenkot into a unity government, potentially offering him a rotation as prime minister while excluding the ultra-Orthodox parties.

Illustrative image of Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot
A local resident casts her vote at an official ballot drop box at a "No Kings: Vote Early" event after attending a protest as part of a coordinated nationwide day of action aimed at encouraging early voting in the upcoming midterm elections in San Francisco, California, US, October 17, 2026.

US Justice Dept loses initial bid to block votes from alleged noncitizens in California

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan speaks at the AK Party headquarters, Ankara, Turkey, October 7, 2026; illustrative.

Erdogan tells Trump Turkey making diplomatic efforts on Strait of Hormuz, Yemen

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.

Qatar awaits Iran’s response to new nuclear proposal offering sanctions relief


US Democrats allegedly recruited 'spoiler' candidates to undermine Republican senator in Alaska

The findings emerged less than a week after the Trump administration filed a federal lawsuit seeking to block certification of Alaska's Senate election.

Republican US Senator Dan Sullivan and Democratic US Senate candidate Mary Peltola participate in a debate in Anchorage, Alaska, US, October 15, 2026.

How do Israeli election results impact timing of possible new Iran war? - analysis

If Eisenkot had won the battle of the blocs and, in a head-to-head with Netanyahu, as the polls forecast, he might have been able to start forming a government before the US midterm elections.

US PRESIDENT Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House. Israel has a 28-month window before Trump leaves office to entrench the processes now underway in Iran, Gaza, and Lebanon, according to assessments heard at the MEAD conference in Washington.

Iran is in close contact with mediators on seven-day plan, foreign minister says

The White House told The Jerusalem Post that Iran is in "very bad condition" economically and militarily, as Washington maintains its blockade and Tehran considers a new ceasefire proposal.

Iran's new foreign minister, Abbas Araghchi (L), meets with Qatari Prime Mnister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman al-Thani (R) in Tehran on August 26, 2024. (illustrative)

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.

An election campaign poster featuring Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu alongside US President Donald Trump is displayed on a bus in Jerusalem, October 25, 2026

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.

Otzma Yehudit party chairman and National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir seen at his party’s election headquarters in Modi'in, October 28, 2026

Trump claims endorsement of Netanyahu shifted momentum in Israel's election

"When President Trump endorsed Bibi Netanyahu, the whole tide turned, and now, rather than a decisive defeat for a Great Prime Minister, it looks like a big come-from-behind stalemate, or even a WIN.

US President Donald Trump (R) and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) walk inside after Netanyahu arrived at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida; December, 2025.

Trump’s assault on election integrity raises fears of a midterm power grab - opinion

From threatening election officials to questioning legitimate results, Trump is laying the groundwork to challenge outcomes that threaten Republican control of Congress.

US President Donald Trump seen in the Oval Office in the White House in Washington, DC, US, January 14, 2026

Eisenkot is hoping to beat Netanyahu, but what does the Yashar leader stand for? - explainer

Eisenkot's campaign on Tuesday started early in the morning at Ofakim and Nir Oz in the Gaza Strip corridor, calling attention to the failures of the past government in preventing October 7.

Headquarters of the Yashar Party led by Gadi Eisenkot during Israel's general election on October 27, 2026.

Netanyahu has turned Israel into a defense-tech powerhouse and a model US ally - opinion

Israel’s shift toward offensive military action, defense-tech innovation and regional partnerships is reshaping its strategic value to Washington.

FILE PHOTO: US President Donald Trump points his finger towards Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they shake hands during a press conference after meeting at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Palm Beach, Florida, US, December 29, 2025

Trump says Brazil election looked 'rigged', defeated Bolsonaro's party recognizes Lula win

"I didn't take sides, but it looked like another rigged election. It looked very bad to me," Trump told reporters.

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva gestures as he addresses supporters after his victory in the presidential runoff election, at Paulista Avenue, in Sao Paulo, Brazil, October 26.