Benjamin Netanyahu
Netanyahu's bloc is leading after half the votes have been counted, but no political force has 61 seats. Coalition talks await Israel.
Exit polls give Likud 24–25 seats, while the opposition bloc gets up to 53. Coalition talks will be needed, as neither bloc has 61 seats.
Two days before the election, Netanyahu released an AI-generated image of a nuclear explosion over Tel Aviv. He called Iran an existential threat.
Protests against Netanyahu are taking place in Israel ahead of the October 27 elections. Demonstrators are demanding an investigation into Hamas's October 7 attack.
Israel will close all land crossings with the West Bank on October 27 due to the parliamentary elections and escalating tensions in Hebron. More than 2,600 Palestinians have left their homes.
Netanyahu announced a large-scale operation in the Hebron area. The plan includes evacuating residents, searches, and the destruction of infrastructure.
The European Parliament honored the ICC for defending international law and justice. For Ukraine, the decision strengthens support for the investigation of war crimes.
The US and Israel have developed plans for a short operation against Iran’s nuclear and military facilities after the elections. Tehran promises to broaden its response.
Nearly 200 settler attacks were recorded in the West Bank in October. Those affected include a U.S. journalist and a French mayor.
Brent fell to $108. 79, while WTI declined to $101.79 per barrel. The market is assessing talks between Iran and Pakistan and the risks of attacks in the region.
Netanyahu said that after Ukraine's strikes, 60% of Russians' online activity against Israel disappeared. All three of Yandex's supercomputers are unavailable.
The International Crisis Group has counted 65 conflicts around the world — the highest number since World War II. FT warns of the risk of a global confrontation.
Brussels is not yet applying the Blocking Statute against the U. S. sanctions on the ICC. EU leaders plan to call on Washington to lift the restrictions.
The administration of Donald Trump imposed sanctions on the ICC, accusing it of persecuting Americans. The court said it would continue its work.
Navi Pillay joked that she could share the Nobel Peace Prize with Donald Trump. Earlier, the prize was awarded to María Corina Machado.
The Pentagon instructed the military to prepare for a possible resumption of strikes on Iran without setting a date. The scenario could affect the elections and oil prices.
Pedro Sánchez has called early elections in Spain for November 29 following protests over the housing crisis. Polls predict an advantage for the center-right.
The passenger rushed into the cockpit after the pilot was attacked and helped level the aircraft. The media speculate that the attacker was planning a terrorist attack following the September 11 scenario.
A Flydubai pilot injured a colleague on board and apparently tried to bring down the plane. Passengers and crew stopped him, after which the plane landed\rin Saudi Arabia.
The pilots from Ukraine and Russia, who were traveling as passengers, helped land the plane after the co-pilot attacked the captain. The flight landed in Saudi Arabia.
Netanyahu secretly visited the UAE and met with the country's president. The media link the visit to the denial of warnings about the Hamas attack.
Pope Leo said that the UN and multilateral organizations are experiencing a crisis of effectiveness. He also criticized the disregard for the rule of law.
Dozens of delegates walked out of the UN General Assembly hall when Netanyahu began speaking. He called them "moral cowards."
The UN General Assembly begins in New York with around 130 leaders taking part. Zelenskyy and Pezeshkian will speak on Wednesday.
Israel will close the British consulate in East Jerusalem over sanctions against goods from the settlements. London will also leave the mission concerning Gaza.
Journalists claim that the UAE warned Netanyahu about a Hamas attack before October 7, 2023. His office denies this.
Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei called on Muslim leaders to oppose the United States and Israel. New incidents occurred in the Middle East.
In Jalud, settlers assaulted a Palestinian woman and four NBC journalists. The injured received medical attention, and Netanyahu condemned the attack.
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi announced continued support for the ICC following U. S. sanctions against Tomoko Akane. Washington seeks to eliminate the court.
The Israeli prime minister did not specify which of his sons Iran allegedly tried to kill or when. Tehran has not publicly responded to the accusations.