This Israeli Vows to Oust Netanyahu. Here’s How.

By: David M. Halbfinger

7 November 2026 at 12:42

Gadi Eisenkot is poised to get a chance to form a new government, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. But the obstacles are formidable.

Gadi Eisenkot, a former military chief and the leading opposition candidate, at a campaign event in September in Haifa, Israel.

After Israel’s Election, Who Will Get the First Chance to Form a Government?

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By: Adam Rasgon， Adina Renner and Pablo Robles

6 November 2026 at 17:50

President Isaac Herzog is set to task a candidate with trying to form a government, following two days of talks with party leaders and officials after an inconclusive election.

The Dark Side of K-Pop

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By: Katrin Bennhold

5 November 2026 at 20:35

As the popularity of the genre has surged, a dispute between a band and its label has put a spotlight on restrictive artist contracts.

Danielle, a member of NewJeans, performs on stage in Hong Kong.

Israel’s Election Ended With No Clear Winner. These Parties Are Trying to Form a Coalition.

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By: Ephrat Livni， Johnatan Reiss and Aaron Boxerman

5 November 2026 at 23:08

President Isaac Herzog wrapped up two days of talks with party leaders by saying he will ask one of them on Sunday to try to assemble a governing coalition.

President Isaac Herzog of Israel with members of the Central Elections Committee in Jerusalem on Wednesday.

Netanyahu Alleges Election Fraud in Connection With Arab Turnout

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By: David M. Halbfinger， Aaron Boxerman and Ronen Bergman

5 November 2026 at 11:04

The Israeli leader and his allies are alleging that Arab voters last month stole the election. Election officials say that while foul play was being investigated, it could not have affected the result.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaking to supporters of his Likud party on election night in Jerusalem last month.

Voters Are Turning Out in Droves to Cut Autocrats Down to Size

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By: Amanda Taub

5 November 2026 at 05:01

In country after country stricken by democratic decay, overwhelming turnout in elections is making a difference.

Voting in Detroit on Tuesday. Turnout was a factor in turning the midterms’ expected blue wave into a blue tsunami.

Here’s Who Is Meeting Israel’s President to Recommend a Prime Minister

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By: Ephrat Livni

5 November 2026 at 09:13

Israeli party leaders are in discussions with President Isaac Herzog over who should get the first chance to form a governing coalition.

Voters Are Turning Out in Droves to Cut Autocrats Down to Size

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By: Amanda Taub

5 November 2026 at 05:01

In country after country stricken by democratic decay, overwhelming turnout in elections is making a difference.

A Trump Reckoning

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By: Katrin Bennhold

4 November 2026 at 20:26

The results from the U.S. midterm elections could be the beginning of the end of the Trump era.

For Israelis, U.S. Midterms Show How Far Their Star Has Fallen in America

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By: Isabel Kershner

4 November 2026 at 22:04

Israel once had bipartisan support in the United States, but a strong showing for Democrats, some of whom are deeply critical of the war in Gaza, has left the country with fewer friends in Congress.

The Detroit election night party of the Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed of Michigan. Mr. El-Sayed won his race.

Israel’s President Starts Talks on Whether Netanyahu or Eisenkot Can Form a Government

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By: Aaron Boxerman

4 November 2026 at 20:17

President Isaac Herzog began meeting with party leaders for two days to decide whether to give Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu or rivals the first chance at forming a coalition.

Israeli President Isaac Herzog delivers remarks at his official residence in Jerusalem on Monday.

Israel’s President Could Play Key Role in Breaking Post-Election Deadlock

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By: Isabel Kershner

4 November 2026 at 09:43

President Isaac Herzog has tried to avoid controversy and heal rifts in his largely ceremonial role. But his skills as a savvy mediator could be instrumental after an inconclusive election.

President Isaac Herzog may push for a broad, unity government after the fractious election, analysts say.

U.K. Supreme Court Hears Challenge to Ban on Palestine Action: What to Know

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By: Karla Adam

4 November 2026 at 10:38

The government designated the protest group as a terrorist organization last year, prompting criticism. The country’s Supreme Court is hearing a challenge to the ban on Wednesday.

Hundreds of people were detained over the weekend outside the U.S. Embassy in London after staging a protest supporting Palestine Action.

More Iranians Call for Nuclear Weapons After War With U.S.

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By: Erika Solomon

4 November 2026 at 13:17

Some Iranian clerics and officials argue the country must rebuild deterrence by dropping its longstanding pledge not to build a nuclear bomb.

Portraits of former Iranian supreme leaders and the current supreme leader, Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, in Tehran this month.

West Bank Property Sales Tactics Face a Challenge in Canada

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By: Ephrat Livni

3 November 2026 at 20:58

The marketing practices of some firms promoting property in the Israeli-occupied territory to foreign purchasers are deceptive, a recent filing claims.

A Palestinian man harvesting olives near the Israeli settlement of Shiloh in the West Bank in October.

Israeli Claims of Iranian Chemical Weapons Divide U.S. Officials

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By: Julian E. Barnes， Natan Odenheimer， Eric Schmitt， Adam Rasgon and Dustin Volz

3 November 2026 at 17:48

Some administration officials suggested Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is trying to draw President Trump back into military action.

Military personnel joined mourners in Tehran to pay their respects at the funeral processions for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in July.

A Test for Israeli Democracy: Should Jews Ask Arabs to Join the Government?

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By: David M. Halbfinger and Natan Odenheimer

3 November 2026 at 10:03

Arab lawmakers give opponents of Benjamin Netanyahu a clear majority in the Parliament. But many Jewish lawmakers are trying to avoid relying on them.

A volunteer with the Joint List, one of two main Arab factions, reading election results in Lod, Israel, on Friday.

Netanyahu and Eisenkot Seek Shot to Be Israel’s Premier

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By: Aaron Boxerman

2 November 2026 at 10:30

Party leaders will make competing cases to the Israeli president for either Benjamin Netanyahu or Gadi Eisenkot to get the first chance to build a governing coalition.

Benjamin Netanyahu and Gadi Eisenkot on a billboard in Tel Aviv last month.

Netanyahu’s Bid to Stay in Power Will Test His Political Savvy

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By: Isabel Kershner

1 November 2026 at 10:20

After losing ground in Israel’s election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu must draw on decades of political capital and reckon with old foes if he is to build a governing coalition.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel addressing supporters last week in Jerusalem after polls closed in a closely fought election.

Where Do Israel’s Arab Parties Stand?

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By: Adam Rasgon

1 November 2026 at 10:03

Having won a record 19 seats in Israel’s Parliament, the two Arab-led parties say they want to work with opposition factions to take down the Netanyahu government.

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