What Netanyahu win or loss could mean for Israel’s economy Economic concerns have taken a back seat to security as voters weigh Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s future — but rising deficits, cost of living and politically charged issues will be a challenge for whoever eventually prevails. Israel
Feature 50,000 Israeli expats fly home to vote in potential boon to Netanyahu rivals Israel prohibits voting from abroad with limited exceptions, and Israelis who spoke to Al-Monitor said they are especially motivated to fly home this year. By Adam Lucente In New York City, reporting on regional news, militancy, climate change
Analysis How Netanyahu could attack Iran to force Israel into unity government after elections While a strike against Iran before the Oct. 27 elections appears unlikely, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could launch one immediately afterward to pressure his rivals into joining a wartime unity government. By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
Trump bets on Netanyahu as Israeli election tests his Middle East agenda President Trump likely views Prime Minister Netanyahu as a known partner should military operations against Iran resume. Israel
Analysis How Israel opposition infighting is boosting Netanyahu days before election By Mazal Mualem In Tel Aviv, reporting on politics
Analysis Iran and Gaza: Why Trump's backing of Netanyahu may come with strings attached By Ben Caspit In Tel Aviv, reporting on national security, Israeli politics, defense
What Netanyahu’s return means for Israel-Turkey ties Turkey's President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has sent a congratulatory message to incoming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, signaling that nascent cooperation between the two countries would profit the region. Turkey
Netanyahu’s far-right partners in Israel worry US With far-right politicians expected to become senior ministers in Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new government, Israel’s relations with the United States could take a serious hit. Israel
Biden congratulates Israel’s Netanyahu on election win Benjamin Netanyahu’s political comeback ushers in a complicated new chapter in US-Israel relations. Israel
Arab Israeli parties trade blame for election fiasco With only 10 Knesset members following last week's elections, Israeli Arab parties blame each other for the failure. Israel
Netanyahu’s new coalition makes Israeli LGBTQ community anxious Leaders of the LGBTQ communities are afraid that the religious partners of Prime Minister-to-be Benjamin Netanyahu will curtail the rights achieved after long battles and campaigns. Israel
Palestinians quake as Netanyahu returns to power in Israel Palestinians are concerned about Benjamin Netanyahu’s return to power, as Israel escalates its attacks in the West Bank. Palestine
Analysis Netanyahu unlikely to upset US ties over Iran, Lebanon Lion's Den fighters shift attacks from Nablus to Hebron; Palestinian startups get warm welcome in Dubai. By Week in Review
Netanyahu’s right-wing coalition could upend Israeli democracy Incoming Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu made a dangerous deal with far-right and religious radical partners who are sure to undercut Israeli's democratic institutions. Israel
Netanyahu back with Israel's furthest-right government ever About to establish his sixth government, Benjamin Netanyahu must partner exclusively with religious and far-right partners. Israel
Lapid concedes defeat, congratulates Netanyahu on winning Israeli election Prime Minister Yair Lapid broke his two-day silence and called opposition head Benjamin Netanyahu to congratulate him for winning the elections. Israel
Religious leaders talk climate action in Israel ahead of COP27 At the initiative of the foreign ministry, Jewish, Christian, Druze, Bahai and Muslim leaders gathered in Jerusalem, in a joint call to act against climate change. Israel
Lapid’s camp loses Israeli general elections Looking back, Prime Minister Yair Lapid did not really do whatever was needed to consolidate the center-left camp and prepare it for the elections. Israel
