Elections

Israel faces a critical democratic test as Netanyahu’s government escalates its attacks on dissent and opposition voices ahead of the election.

Women hold roughly a quarter of Israel’s parliamentary seats. The next Knesset must give them greater influence over budgets, policy, and the country’s future.

Since 2023, several Latin American countries have strengthened ties with Israel, in some cases reversing policies adopted by their predecessors.

As AI increasingly becomes a source of news, political campaigns must work harder to control its output and become its recommendation when voters ask questions about who is best on issues.

Large forces will remain active across the country after polls close, recognizing that election results could trigger sharp reactions among supporters of various parties and political blocs.

The students' win marks a profound political shift in the country of some 6 million people and shows what power the younger generation has when they are able to harness widespread discontent.

It is difficult to determine which parties most of the Israelis arriving from abroad will support, though some estimates suggest that many will vote for the change bloc.

Foremost among these plans is the possibility of a historic normalization agreement with Saudi Arabia, a prospect difficult to envision advancing while Ben-Gvir and Smotrich sit at the cabinet table.

Since the October 7 Hamas attacks in 2023, the Tel Aviv stock market has soared 130%, far outpacing Wall Street's 80% gain, while the shekel has climbed 25%, one of the world's strongest performances.

Flavio Bolsonaro refused to concede after Lula was reported reelected for a fourth term, vowing to seek annulment of Brazil's runoff over a two-hour extension of voting.