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Herzog said Shin Bet warned him of internal, external threats to Israel's 2026 elections
“I call on the people of Israel, in a clear voice: remember that elections are not a civil war," Herzog said ahead of Israel's upcoming elections.
MK Haskel calls on right-wing figures to join new party for 'broad Zionist gov't' ahead of election
Israel’s Arab vote potential: Politicians ignore potential election-winning demographic - opinion
Ahead of October 27: How a new government could change Israel’s course - opinion
US Jews view Mamdani more favorably than Netanyahu, 7% say Hamas massacre justified - poll
39% of US Jews viewed Mamdani unfavorably, and 59% viewed Netanyahu unfavorably.
Masked vandal smashes entrance to Haaretz offices, days after similar attack on Channel 12
Security footage showed the individual reaching through the entrance grates and tossing two bricks at a glass door, which punched a hole through the entrance before he fled.
Michigan's El-Sayed gets boost from anti-AIPAC group, testing candidate's 'no PAC money' pledge
American Priorities PAC said it will spend to support Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary, despite his pledge to reject super PAC funding.
Israel unprepared to counter Iranian election meddling on social media, gov't probe finds
The finding comes as Israel enters an election year, which the report described as a particularly vulnerable period for attempts to manipulate public debate.
Graham Platner faces rape accusation, prompting Democrat demands he drop from Maine Senate race
CNN reported that a woman accused him of entering her home without permission and raping her while he was intoxicated. He didn't indicate whether he was considering suspending or ending his campaign.
GOP primary voters back candidates who support Israel, denounce antisemitism, poll finds
The Washington Free Beacon poll found GOP primary voters favored candidates who support Israel and denounce antisemitism, while prioritizing the economy and immigration.
Israeli public tired of Likud, 2026 political landscape, endless boycotts, analysts say
Busi said another right-wing party should enter the political arena, arguing that many voters on the Right are looking for an alternative to the current coalition and the Likud list.
If Hamas dissolves its Gaza government, who will enforce its disarmament? - analysis
Hamas has its messaging, and it wants to stir the pot and confuse everyone by obfuscating whether it will give up power that it was never supposed to have.
Sara Duterte impeachment trial begins, setting stage for 2028 Philippines election
Opinion polls show Duterte is a leading contender for the 2028 election, but a guilty verdict could jeopardize her presidential ambitions.
Political rivals Lapid, Edelstein, surprisingly align on national priorities - analysis
Both men are defining Israeli politics not through the traditional categories of Left and Right, but through questions of national responsibility, military service, governance, and consensus.