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
Putin stars in Israeli election campaigns The diplomatic crisis between Jerusalem and Moscow offered opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu an angle for attacking Prime Minister Yair Lapid. Israel
Rival for Israeli vote emerges in Lapid's own camp Prime Minister Yair Lapid though opposition leader Benjamin Netanyahu would be his most dangerous rival, but now Defense Minister Benny Gantz also emerged as an opponent. Israel
Israeli government retreats on bread-price controls The global rise in prices of flour and other products havs affected the cost of bread in Israel, some of which has long been regulated. Israel
Culture Israeli ultra-Orthodox divided over studying math, English Some ultra-Orthodox parents are now rejecting the longstanding stance of their leaders against teaching math and English in ultra-Orthodox schools. Israel
Israeli ultranationalist soars in polls Public opinion polls show significant support for the Religious Zionism party running together with the far-right Jewish Power. Israel
Israel assesses Nasrallah's next move amid escalation on northern border Jerusalem is concerned that internal pressures in Lebanon on Hezbollah’s Secretary-General Hassan Nasrallah could be translated into more violence against Israel. Israel
Israeli settlers, security forces clash over West Bank outposts Despite their dismantling by Israeli security forces, hundreds of Jewish settlers are determined to stay at seven makeshift outposts across the West Bank. Israel
Israeli army chief in Morocco for first visit The Rabat visit of IDF chief Aviv Kochavi reflects rapprochement between the countries on regional security cooperation. Israel
Israel-EU talks to resume for first time in decade EU foreign ministers agreed today to convene soon a meeting under the EU-Israel Association Council in order to regulate and advance relations between Brussels and Jerusalem. Israel
Merav Michaeli wins Israeli Labor primary Transportation Minister Merav Michaeli was victorious in her party’s leadership elections but has a long way to go to the Nov. 1 elections. Israel
Alliance with ultra-Orthodox could make Gantz Israeli premier Israeli Defense Minister Benny Gantz and Justice Minister Gideon Saar know that if they want to establish the next government, they must partner with the ultra-Orthodox parties, at whatever cost. Israel
Israel hails Saudi agreement to open skies to all airlines Riyadh has decided to allow flights from Israel to cross Saudi airspace, significantly cutting flight times to the Far East. Israel
