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Israelis are voting in their fifth election in four years in a tight race that pits centrist Prime Minister Yair Lapid against right-wing former premier Benjamin Netanyahu, with an array of smaller parties that will set the shape of the next government.

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'Last chance to win': Netanyahu eyes a return to power as polls open in Israel

Israel’s fifth election in less than four years opens on Tuesday, pitting familiar rivals against each other. None is more familiar than former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who is aiming to capitalise on the current political upheaval and return to power.

France 24

Israel election: Exit polls put Netanyahu on bring of comeback with right-wing allies OLD REDIRECTED

Voting opened at 7am this morning and will continue until 10pm

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Israeli election: 'A fifth referendum on Netanyahu'

Despite being on trial for corruption charges, Israel's longest-serving prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is hoping to make a comeback as Israelis vote in their five election in less than four years. The conservative leader was ousted just 16 months ago by a diverse coalition that united against him but ultimately…

France 24

Algeria hosts divided Arab states for summit

Algeria aims to demonstrate diplomatic clout this week as it hosts the first Arab League summit since before the COVID-19 pandemic, but political divisions mean any show of unity among the club's members is likely to be paper thin.

Reuters

Far-right Ben-Gvir emerges as key player in Israel elections

As Israel faces fifth poll in less than four years, rising tension is boosting support for the notorious politician.

Al Jazeera

Israel election: Netanyahu may be able to build coalition with far-right allies, exit polls suggest

Turnout for fifth general election in just four years reaches 23-year high as voters attempted to break political deadlock

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Israeli Election Hopefuls: A Look at the Main Contenders

Israel's election on Tuesday, the country's fifth since 2019, largely pits familiar faces against one another in a tight race. Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, now the opposition leader, is hoping to return to power and replace his main rival, interim Prime Minister Yair Lapid. The election is once again…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Palestinian PM : Israeli Elections Won’t Come Up with Peace Partner

Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh stressed that the parliamentary elections Israel will hold on Tuesday will not come up with a “partner for peace.” Speaking at a cabinet meeting on Monday, Shtayyeh said Israel’s electoral campaigns were based on more violations against the Palestinian people. “The world should demand the…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Israel goes to polls for fifth election since 2019 as Benjamin Netanyahu bids for comeback

The election could turn on the performance of the ultranationalist Religious Zionism bloc, co-led by Itamar Ben-Gvir

Evening Standard

Israel heads to the ballots for the fifth time since 2019

Israelis were voting in national elections on Tuesday for the fifth time since 2019, hoping to break the political deadlock that has paralyzed the country for the past three and a half years.

France 24

Israeli election hopefuls: A look at the main contenders

Israel's fifth election since 2019 largely presents familiar faces to voters

The Independent UK

Algeria readies for Arab League summit on divisive topics

Algeria is hosting the 31st summit of the largest annual Arab conference as the region battles to find common ground over a series of divisive issues

The Independent UK

Arab voters could prove decisive in upcoming Israeli elections

Israelis have been called to the polls for the fifth legislative elections in less than four years. The latest polls show that the different blocs are neck-and-neck, and one element will prove decisive: the participation of the Arab community, who make up 20 percent of Israel's population. FRANCE 24's Josh…

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Asharq Al-Awsat

Israelis Vote again, as Political Crisis Grinds On

Israelis began voting Tuesday in their fifth election in less than four years, with ex-premier Benjamin Netanyahu campaigning for a comeback alongside far-right allies. The latest ballot follows the collapse of the so-called "change" coalition, which united eight disparate parties who succeeded in ousting Netanyahu last year after a record…

Axios

Netanyahu eyes comeback as Israelis vote in 5th election in 4 years

Turnout will be key.

Al Jazeera

Israelis vote for parliament again, but strong coalition unlikely

Voters are heading to the polls for the fifth time in three and a half years, but the country remains divided.

Reuters

Netanyahu poised for comeback in Israeli election, exit polls show

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu appeared well placed to return to power as exit polls following Tuesday's election showed his right-wing bloc heading for a narrow majority lifted by a strong showing from his far-right allies.

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Al Jazeera

‘Lack of hope’: How will Palestinians vote in Israeli elections?

Al Jazeera looks at the Palestinian parties participating in Israeli elections this year and what residents are saying.

The Guardian - UK

Israeli election too close to call as Netanyahu bids for comeback

Final polls suggest deadlock, but if rightwing alliance keeps slowly gaining, scandal-plagued former PM may scrape in

The Guardian - UK

Israeli Arabs may be the last defence against Netanyahu’s return to power

If too many abstain in the election on 1 November, the way could be clear for a coalition featuring Jewish supremacists, says New York attorney Lloyd Green

WEKU

Will the far right rise to power in Israel's election? Here's what to know

Former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to stage a comeback. He has allied with far-right politicians in a quest to subdue the Arab community and take greater control of the justice system.

Asharq Al-Awsat

Netanyahu Pushes Comeback Bid in Tight Israeli Election Race

Israelis vote for the fifth time in four years on Tuesday in an election in which former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's comeback bid may depend on a far-right party whose leaders call for those deemed disloyal to Israel to be expelled. Voter exasperation at the deadlock may hurt turnout but…

Reuters

Netanyahu pushes comeback bid in tight Israeli election race

The Independent UK

In Israel, tiny swing could determine outcome of tight race

Israeli voters appear to be hopelessly deadlocked as the country heads to elections once again

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