After Israel’s deadlock election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his chief opponent, Benny Gantz, agreed to try to negotiate a power-sharing deal.
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Israel’s Arab Parties Back Benny Gantz to End Netanyahu’s Grip
Ayman Odeh, leader of the Arab Joint List, said his group would support a government by Mr. Gantz to keep Benjamin Netanyahu from getting a new term.
Israel’s Arab Politicians Emerge With New Political Heft
A higher voter turnout translated into power for Israel’s Arab alliance, opening up possibilities for a more influential role in the political arena.
Netanyahu Is in Trouble, and Other Takeaways From the Israeli Election
Israeli voters went to the polls on Tuesday for the second time in five months. The results aren’t certain, but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu failed to gain the support he had hoped for.
After Tight Israeli Election, Netanyahu’s Tenure Appears Perilous
The winner of Israel’s do-over election was too close to call early Wednesday, but exit polls pointed to serious obstacles for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Netanyahu’s Fate May Depend on Israeli Arab Voters. Will They Turn Out?
Arab citizens make up a sixth of the Israeli electorate. They could determine whether the prime minister is re-elected, but few voted in the last election.
Netanyahu Accuses Rivals of Plotting to ‘Steal’ Israeli Election
Amid claims of vote rigging and a row over cameras in polling stations, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel targets its Arab voters again.
Israelis Brace for a New Election. The Real Contest May Come Later.
With polls showing the major parties deadlocked, Israelis already seem to be looking past the Sept. 17 election to the bruising coalition negotiations expected to follow.
Hectored by Netanyahu, Israeli Arabs Could Have the Last Laugh
The Israeli prime minister’s anti-Arab provocations have helped him win elections in the past. This time they might backfire.