Benjamin Netanyahu seems poised to take power again. But regardless of his fate, the election already highlights several trends that could have a lasting effect on Israel.
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Netanyahu Extends Lead in Israel Election, Projections Say
Benjamin Netanyahu’s near-certain victory in this week’s election in Israel won’t be confirmed until Thursday, but his far right allies are already savoring their rise to power.
Netanyahu Holds Slight Lead in Israeli Election, Exit Polls Show
If the right-wing bloc does eke out a narrow victory, it will allow Mr. Netanyahu, Israel’s longest-serving prime minister, to return to office even as he stands trial on corruption charges.
Your Wednesday Briefing: Israel Votes, Again
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For Netanyahu’s Corruption Trial, Court Is Hearing From Over 300 Witnesses
The Israeli electorate remains divided over the former prime minister, even as his continuing trial on corruption charges has mostly dropped out of the headlines.
Why Does Israel Keep Having So Many Elections?
A divided electorate and shifting alliances make for a delicate balance in the country’s voting outcomes and lawmakers’ ability to hold diverse blocs together.
Another Israeli Election Looms, and a Familiar Face Plans a Comeback
Ousted from the prime minister’s office 16 months ago, Benjamin Netanyahu, the leading candidate, is out to prove his political obituaries were premature.
Israeli-Lebanese Maritime Deal Marks a Milestone, With Limitations
The U.S.-brokered deal has stirred fierce debate in Israel between some who view it as an achievement and others as a dangerous capitulation.
As Israel Votes, Again, Netanyahu Pins Hopes on the Far Right
To regain power, Benjamin Netanyahu, the longest-serving Israeli prime minister, will most likely need the support of Itamar Ben-Gvir, a far-right leader with a history of extreme views.
Deadly Shooting at Israeli Checkpoint Sets Jerusalem on Edge
Surging violence claimed the lives of four Palestinians and an Israeli soldier over the weekend, raising tensions on the eve of a Jewish holiday.