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Israeli President Yitzhak Herzog holds discretion in choosing the candidate to form a new government on Sunday. New facts indicate Moshe Ya'alon ally Eisenkot has ruled out governing with Arab-led parties, leaving his bloc short of the 61 seats needed for a majority, complicating coalition efforts.
Israel's largest Arab party grouping declared support for Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially excluding Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Eisenkot signaled readiness to lead a minority or emergency administration, warning that those obstructing the process for personal reasons will not be forgiven.
Israeli President Isaac Herzog designated Gadi Eisenkot as the most legitimate candidate to form a government, citing support from six lists totaling 84 seats. This widens his lead over Benjamin Netanyahu, whose bloc holds 53 seats after an ultra-Orthodox ally abstained. Herzog will announce his final authorization decision on Sunday.
The article examines declassified documents revealing that US diplomats knew in the 1960s about Israel's Dimona nuclear facility. It suggests Washington and Jerusalem maintained a deliberate ambiguity regarding Israel's nuclear arsenal for six decades, ignoring intelligence evidence of weapons-grade material diversion.
The article argues that US midterm election results have triggered significant anxiety in Israel regarding the future of bilateral ties. It contends that criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza and the Iran War, combined with VP JD Vance's comments, signals a generational shift in American political attitudes toward the Israeli government.
Dozens of settlers occupied eight homes in Ein Diouk al-Tahta on the Jericho border following secret purchases coordinated with the Binyamin Regional Council. Reports indicate settlers fired live ammunition, beat residents, and threw stones during the seizure, resulting in multiple families losing their housing.
Haaretz columnist Aluf Benn argues that Israel's occupation of hostile populations necessitates a security state structure, citing Yeshayahu Leibowitz’s warning that such rule inherently compromises democracy, free speech, and education. The commentary contends that even electoral processes require the approval of intelligence agencies like the Shin Bet.
Israeli settlers ignited olive trees belonging to Palestinian farmers in the West Bank village of Burqa near Ramallah. Farmers reported that Israeli forces prevented them from extinguishing the fires, escalating local tensions amid ongoing regional instability.
Israeli authorities are actively demolishing structures in the West Bank Bedouin community of Bir al-Maskub to prepare for the controversial E1 settlement expansion. Nearly half the buildings have already been destroyed under orders dating back 2008, displacing residents. NGOs warn remaining structures face demolition despite international legal challenges and UK warnings.
Three newly elected Jewish Democratic members of Congress urged Israel to release Palestinian journalist Abed Abu Shehadeh, who was detained at his Jaffa home. The lawmakers argue the arrest threatens press freedom and democratic rights, citing concerns over the lack of classified evidence shared with his attorneys.