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U.S. Urges Gulf States to Prepare for Possible Iran Operation After Midterms, WSJ Reports

The reported preparations aim to pressure Tehran into negotiations. Trump has not approved an operation, and no attack has been confirmed or scheduled.

Iran28 Oct 2026

Israel Election Turnout Hits 77.7% as Polls Close and Counting Begins

Politics27 Oct 2026

Four Exit Polls, Four Results: None Gives Netanyahu's Bloc a Majority

Politics27 Oct 2026

Four Arrested After Brawl at Rahat Polling Station

Politics27 Oct 2026

Gaza Commentator Cheers Israeli Elections as Palestinians Wait More Than 20 Years for a National Vote

Opinion27 Oct 2026

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Election Committee Says No Indication of Systematic Ballot Damage

The Central Elections Committee said each complaint about missing or marked ballots is handled immediately, and told voters how to get a replacement slip.

Politics27 Oct 2026

Likud Puts Ashdod at the Center of Its Election Day Push

Senior Likud ministers toured Ashdod on election day and Prime Minister Netanyahu was scheduled to follow, as the party worked to bring its voters to the polls.

Politics27 Oct 2026

Shin Bet Chief Says Israel's Election Is Secure Despite Attempts to Disrupt It

David Zini toured the Central Elections Committee's control center at the Knesset and said voting was running properly, with high turnout and close supervision.

Politics27 Oct 2026

Democrats Activist Assaulted at Election Campaign Stand in Holon

An activist from the Democrats was assaulted near the party's campaign stand in Holon on election day. Police have opened an investigation, N12 reported.

Politics27 Oct 2026

Long Queues Prompt New Instructions at Israeli Polling Stations

With long lines forming on election day, the Central Elections Committee told polling staff to start identifying the next voter while the previous one is still behind the screen.

Politics27 Oct 2026

Shin Bet Tightens Security for All Israeli Ministers on Election Day

The Shin Bet ordered stronger protection for every government minister on Tuesday as Israelis voted in the Knesset election, N12 reported.

Politics27 Oct 2026

Netanyahu Allies Promote Eisenkot Partnership as Rotation Idea Circulates

Reports describe efforts to reshape Israel's next coalition, but Eisenkot has rejected serving under Netanyahu and no agreement has been established.

Politics27 Oct 2026

Election Day Spam: Blocked Texts Jump 955% as Campaigns Flood Israeli Phones

Israelis woke up to a wave of campaign texts on election day. Fisherman Security says blocked spam rose 955% compared with an ordinary Tuesday morning, with the Democrats sending t

Politics27 Oct 2026

Elections Committee Orders United Torah Judaism to Stop Reporting Voter Counts From Polling Stations

Central Elections Committee chairman Justice Noam Sohlberg issued a temporary order on election day barring United Torah Judaism and its polling station representatives from passin

Politics27 Oct 2026

Man With Knife Detained Near Yair Golan in Tel Aviv; Police Say No Attempted Stabbing

Police detained a man carrying a knife near Democrats leader Yair Golan in Tel Aviv's Park HaMesila on election day. Police later said there had been no attempt to stab him.

Politics27 Oct 2026

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Black Thursday: The Massacre of Christians in Beirut in 1975

17 Oct 2026

IDF Says It Dismantled Gaza Tunnel Crossing the Yellow Line
16 Oct 2026
Houthi Attack on Aden Palace Kills Five, Yemen Health Minister Says
16 Oct 2026
Mladenov Condemns Hamas Pressure on Gaza Merchants
15 Oct 2026

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IDF Soldiers Begin Voting Ahead of October 27 Election

21 Oct 2026

Australian MP Helen Haines Loses Leg After Car Attack Outside Her Office
20 Oct 2026
How Israel’s Knesset Election Works: Voting, Seats and Government Formation
17 Oct 2026
Druze Spiritual Leader Tarif Endorses Netanyahu, Cites Sweida
17 Oct 2026

Money in Israel: Shekels, Cards, Tipping and Tourist VAT Refunds
Use shekels for everyday spending, carry a physical payment card as backup and check tourist VAT eligibility before buying goods. A qualifying purchase still requires the correct s
18 Oct 2026
Shabbat in Israel: What Is Open, What Closes and How to Plan
Plan transport, meals and essential shopping before Friday afternoon. Shabbat brings widespread closures, but hotels, emergency services and selected attractions and restaurants co
18 Oct 2026
Getting Around Israel Without a Car: Trains, Buses, Light Rail and Rav Kav
Israel’s public transport network can cover many city and intercity journeys. The most useful preparation is to check the exact route, choose a payment method and plan separately f
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