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Israel’s coalition politics: How can you win an election and still lose power? - explainer

For Americans used to two-party politics, Israel’s elections can seem bewildering. It all comes down to how coalitions are built.

Voters casting ballots in Israel's 25th Knesset election
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to reporters at the White House in Washington, DC, US, August 20, 2026.

Iran unable to pay troops, fund proxies under Operation Economic Outcast, Bessent says

IDF soldiers patrol along the Israeli-Lebanese border, on October 21, 2026.

Trump pledges to push for IDF withdrawal from Lebanon if Beirut joins Abraham Accords - report

US Navy sailors work on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS George Washington as it transits the Arabian Sea to support US military operations in the war with Iran August 20, 2026.

Pentagon preparing $400 billion cut to Trump administration's requested defense budget - report


Ten US military aircraft arrive in Israel as Americans warn of 'short, focused' Iran war - report

According to the report, the aircraft landed at the Ovda and Nevatim IAF air bases, with Nevatim home to several F-35I squadrons.

A US Air Force C-17 Globemaster based out of March Air Force Base is displayed during the America's Air Show at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar on September 25, 2026 in San Diego, CA; Illustrative.

Trump cancels weekend rallies, plans to phone in to other midterm campaign events

The canceled in-person rallies were set for Salina, Kansas, on Saturday, and Dubuque, Iowa, on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump waves as he arrives on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, US, October 25, 2026.

Saudis ask Trump to 'give diplomacy a chance' on Iran prior to military option, sources tell 'Post'

According to one regional source who spoke with the Post, during the meetings, the Saudis conveyed a request to Iran that Tehran refrain from targeting key Saudi oil and gas facilities.

US President Donald Trump and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman speak as they arrive during the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) Leaders’ Summit at The Ritz-Carlton on May 14, 2025 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

ADL-Boundless study finds simple messaging aids American in identifying online antisemitism

The study, entitled “Bridging the Gap: What Young Americans Miss About Online Antisemitism,” was conducted to examine how young adults interact with hateful online content.

An antisemitism hashtag, illustrating online antisemitic hate speech.

INSS outlines recommendations for US, UK to set independent oversight, enforceable 'red lines'

On both sides of the aisle, candidates accused of antisemitism kept advancing and were dropped only when a separate scandal made them a liability, INSS researchers found.

People attend a rally of Jewish community groups, including Campaign Against Antisemitism and Stop the Hate UK, calling for action to "extinguish antisemitism", outside Downing Street in London, Britain, May 10, 2026.

Iran expert says second Israeli election would be ‘the best thing' that could happen to Tehran

Iran fears Netanyahu more than his rivals because, in Tehran’s eyes, a leader in politics for 30 years looks like one of its own, says INSS expert.

People burn the flags of the US and Israel in Tehran, Iran, April 8, 2026.

Progressive US Jews call for Israel’s opposition bloc to welcome Arab parties

With neither the Netanyahu nor Eisenkot bloc capturing a majority in Tuesday’s vote, Arab parties could be kingmakers.

Joint List party chairman Yousef Jabareen and supporters gather at the party’s election headquarters in the northern Israeli city of Nazareth, following the closing of polling stations on Israel’s general election night, October 27, 2026.

Next round of Ukraine talks depends on Middle East, other factors, Kremlin aide says

"It will also depend on the situation on the battlefield and the situation in general. You can see the situation now in the Middle East. It just doesn't allow us to hold it in the near future."

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky speaks to the media as he arrives to attend an informal European leaders' summit in Ayia Napa, Cyprus, April 23, 2026; illustrative.

Brazil's Bolsonaro deletes letter calling himself 'president-elect,' changes wording to 'leader'

Bolsonaro initially declared himself Brazil's rightful president after losing Sunday's election, before deleting his message and publishing a new one calling himself the "leader of Brazil."

Brazilian presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro of the Liberal Party (PL) speaks after losing the presidential runoff election, in Brasilia, Brazil October 25, 2026.

Qatar awaits Iran’s response to new nuclear proposal offering sanctions relief

The measure under consideration would involve allowing inspectors from the IAEA to return to Iran’s nuclear sites in return for sanctions relief. 

Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani meets with Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni in Doha, Qatar, October 6, 2026.