Ultra-Orthodox rabbi’s anti-Zionist remarks stir Israel election row
Rabbi Dov Lando’s comments expose tensions over Zionism, conscription and Netanyahu’s ultra-Orthodox allies.
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The October 7 warnings threatening Netanyahu’s Israeli election campaign
Netanyahu faces continued pressure over alleged warnings before the 2023 Hamas attack as October 27 elections draw near.
Israel’s Lapid accuses Netanyahu of ‘fear-mongering’ over attack warning
Opposition leader dismisses Netanyahu’s warning of possible attacks during next month’s general election.
Palestine weekly: Israeli politicians vie to look toughest before election
With Israelis voting on October 27, ministers are staging illegal settlement launches as campaign events.
REPORTER'S NOTEBOOK
Lebanese are watching Israel’s upcoming election, but few expect change
Lebanese are anticipating continued Israeli aggression in Lebanon after the election.
Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat?
Smotrich’s words should not be dismissed as mere election rhetoric, human rights experts and analysts warn.
Israeli minister Bezalel Smotrich calls for war in occupied West Bank
Comments come as Israeli authorities announce military closure across occupied West Bank, citing Jewish holiday Sukkot.
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Israel bans Arab parties from election: Who they are, why it matters
Israeli politicians subject to ICC arrest warrants or international sanctions remain eligible to run.
Israel’s Netanyahu set to address UN General Assembly
As criticism of Israel intensifies, Israeli PM Netanyahu heads to the UN with his own political future in focus.
Gaza watches Israel’s elections with fear and antipathy
Palestinians are following the campaign, but few feel next month’s vote will make their lives any better.
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Arab parties denounce ban from Israel’s October election
Excluding Ra’am and the Joint List leaves Palestinian citizens in Israel without major Knesset representation options.
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