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A former Shin Bet chief, a Channel 14 commentator and Ben-Gvir's ex-chief of staff are among the new faces in the next Knesset. One of them was questioned as a suspect.

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The Wall Street Journal reports Trump phoned Netanyahu on Saturday as the US prepares to resume strikes on Iran. The call followed a session with senior commanders on options.

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Boy George landed on a private jet and was met at Ben-Gurion by Sylvan Adams. One of his two Tel Aviv concerts is dedicated to the Nova community, and he says why he felt he had to speak out.

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CNN Brazil reports a former Mossad agent rode with Flavio Bolsonaro to the Argentine border after a court barred him from leaving. Brazil is now demanding answers from Argentina.

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UN rights chief Volker Tuerk says Mohammad el Shami died in Houthi custody after two years. His family was told only weeks later, with no explanation of the cause.

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JFNA says its loan fund has reached 4,132 Israeli small businesses since October 7, 2023. Herzog hosted the honor, and the money keeps being lent out again.

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Former IRGC commander Mohsen Rezaei says Hormuz stays closed until Iran's demands are met. He calls the tone of JD Vance's letter a good sign.

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Lockheed Martin honors Israel Aerospace Industries in two categories, including one for the F-35 wings program. IAI has built those wings since 2014, and the delivery total says a lot.

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Avigdor Liberman says he has "no desire and no intention" of becoming Knesset speaker. He answers reports on X with a jab at unnamed critics: "The wicked never rest."

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The Mossad will give the Shin Bet its assessment of suspected foreign interference in the October 27 election, an authorized source confirms. Whether it holds investigative findings is unclear.

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Liberman rules out sitting with Arab parties as bloc leaders hold coalition talks. The Jerusalem Post's live blog follows the post-election maneuvering.

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In 2021 Likud won 30 seats, far more than any rival, yet Netanyahu ended up leading the opposition. The Media Line explains how a party with seven seats took the top job.

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Joint List and Ra'am won 19 seats combined, nearly double their previous tally, and Likud alleges irregularities. Israeli law may not require 61 votes to seat a new government.

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Police commander Adam Slonecki warns that people who only help organize Saturday's Palestine Action protest at the US Embassy in London could face Terrorism Act charges.

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The US embassy orders non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia and warns citizens of more attacks. Houthi missile and drone strikes have escalated, and the embassy now restricts use of Saudi airports.

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Abbas tells Cyprus's president he wants talks with Israel once a new government forms, Arab News reports. Seth J. Frantzman sees one big obstacle that has nothing to do with who wins.

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Yair Netanyahu writes that Israel cannot survive long-term when 20% of its population identifies with its enemies. MK Ahmad Tibi hit back, and a PR consultant posted a 2016 clip of the PM.

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The Mossad is reportedly helping the Shin Bet probe whether Qatar paid part of the Joint List's party apparatus. The elections committee calls meddling reports unfounded and says results won't change.

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Eisenkot's bloc has 48 seats and Netanyahu's has 53, and JTA reports every route to 61 means breaking a campaign pledge. Only one party in the change bloc says it will sit with Arab parties.

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Shas lost about 118,000 voters since 2022 and may fall to six seats. Party officials tell the Post which rabbi's draft stance they blame, and Arye Deri's plan to stay on.

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A new study by the Combat Antisemitism Movement tracked 2,806 viral posts across X, Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok, finding that 98% of views came from X and Instagram. The findings raise urgent questions about how social media platforms amplify online hate. https://lnkd.in/djvQ_teC

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Likud leads with 100% of the vote counted With 100% of the vote counted, the Central Elections Committee's count gives Netanyahu's bloc 53 seats to 48 for Eisenkot's bloc, with the Arab parties on 19. Likud is the largest party on 27 seats. A government needs 61 of the Knesset's 120 seats. https://lnkd.in/eamnM8v7

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Likud leads with 94.4% of the vote counted With 94.4% of the vote counted, the Central Elections Committee's count gives Netanyahu's bloc 53 seats to 48 for Eisenkot's bloc, with the Arab parties on 19. Likud is the largest party on 26 seats. A government needs 61 of the Knesset's 120 seats. The count is not final. Figures as of 11:09 a.m.

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"Antisemitism is an American issue and a Western civilization issue.” Nearly 200 students gathered at Liberty University for a Christian Leaders Summit organized by the university’s Center for Israel, ICEJ-USA, and Combat Antisemitism Movement, learning how to recognize and confront Jew-hatred and disinformation. https://lnkd.in/dcwjnzBv

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AI-generated rabbis are being used to spread antisemitic stereotypes — and turn them into crypto cash grabs. Combat Antisemitism Movement has uncovered a network of fake religious personas exploiting Jewish money tropes to attract followers and promote cryptocurrency tokens across social media. https://lnkd.in/dhZi5WCi

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Netanyahu's bloc leads with 54 seats after count With over four million votes counted, the Central Election Committee projects Netanyahu's bloc at 54 seats, short of a 61-seat majority. The opposition bloc is projected at 47 seats, and Arab parties at a combined 19. Eisenkot, whose Yashar leads the opposition with 21 seats, rejects serving under Netanyahu. The deadlock could push Israel toward another election. 🔗 Read more through the link in bio.

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Initial results: Likud leads with the first votes counted With the first votes counted, the Central Elections Committee's count gives Netanyahu's bloc 55 seats to 47 for Eisenkot's bloc, with the Arab parties on 18. Likud is the largest party on 28 seats. A government needs 61 of the Knesset's 120 seats. Early counts can shift as more ballots come in. Figures as of 09:16 a.m.

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Israeli election turnout hits a record high Israel’s election turnout appears set to surpass any previous outcome, according to a speaker on election night, October 27. “Everybody in Israel today should be proud of this moment,” Yisrael Klitsner said, calling the turnout a sign that Israelis in both the pro- and anti-Netanyahu blocs remain committed to Israel “as a robust democracy, as a Jewish democracy.”

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No bloc reaches 61 in Israel's exit polls The updated exit polls give Netanyahu's bloc 51 (KAN 11), 50 (Channel 12), 51 (Channel 13) and 55 (Channel 15) seats, and Eisenkot's bloc 51, 52, 51 and 49. Outside the race: the Arab parties 16 to 18. Likud is the largest party in all four. A government needs 61 of the Knesset's 120 seats. Exit polls are projections; the official count follows through the night.

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Final turnout: 77.7% Final turnout in Israel's election was 77.7%, according to the Central Elections Committee. That is up from 70.6% in the 2022 election. In earlier elections: 67.4% in 2021, 71.5% in 2020, 69.8% in Sept 2019.

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Eisenkot's bloc leads every exit poll, short of 61 KAN 11's exit poll gives Eisenkot's bloc 53 seats to 50 for Netanyahu's bloc, with the Arab parties on 17. Channel 12's exit poll gives Eisenkot's bloc 52 seats to 50 for Netanyahu's bloc, with the Arab parties on 18. Channel 13's exit poll gives Eisenkot's bloc 53 seats to 50 for Netanyahu's bloc, with the Arab parties on 17. Likud is the largest party in all three.

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Israel sees highest relative election turnout since 1973 Over 3 million Israelis voted, with turnout reaching 44.9% by 2 p.m. Parties reported missing and vandalized ballots, while ACRI warned delays could stop many Arab citizens from voting. The Elections Committee dismissed claims of Likud app-based voter tracking as false and barred UTJ from real-time voter reporting.

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Israel votes in its first election since October 7, and The Jerusalem Post’s Election Night Live is on air from Jerusalem as the polls close. Join presenters Ezra Taylor and Sam Halpern from 21:30 Israel time. Exit polls are published at 22:00. We’ll break down what they show, who might be able to form the next government, and why the final picture could take days. Plus analysis from the Jerusalem Post newsroom on the race for 61 seats, the Haredi draft, October 7 accountability, Iran and Israel’s place in the world. New to Israeli elections? We’ll explain everything as we go: how the Knesset works, why no party has ever won a majority alone, and why exit polls aren’t the final word.

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💭 EDITORIAL: Three extraordinary years on, Israelis vote on decisions that reach beyond one Knesset term. The Jerusalem Post editorial sets out what awaits the next government, from a state commission of inquiry and haredi military service to Gaza and the Palestinian question. It calls for a broad Zionist government and says Israelis should enjoy the day, then keep paying attention as the next government takes shape. https://lnkd.in/eNb-EqFb

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As riots swept through France, antisemitic conspiracy theories quickly spread online, blaming Jews and Israel for the unrest. The Combat Antisemitism Movement reports that its researchers documented 1,384 posts promoting these narratives from 816 accounts over just two days. https://lnkd.in/dSkkwbCG

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What does leadership look like in challenging times? Mark Wilf, chairman of The Jewish Agency’s Board of Governors, shares his perspective on solidarity, responsibility, and the future of the Jewish people.

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