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The Joint List, an Arab coalition, surpassed Netanyahu‑backed Together, capturing third place with 2.7 million votes, reshaping Israel’s parliamentary balance.

With 1,216,002 ballots tallied, the Central Elections Committee signals a tighter race than polls predicted, reshaping coalition math as analysts scramble to reassess party alignments amid historic voter turnout.

Smotrich warned his Religious Zionist party will block celebrations by Arab‑Israeli voters after they won Knesset seats.

AVROTROS announced the pull‑out on March 10, 2026, joining a growing list of European broadcasters boycotting the contest over Israel’s participation.

By mid‑day, more than 2.3 million Israelis had voted, marking the strongest participation in any election since the 1977 legislative poll.

Thousands line up at polling stations across Israel on Nov 1, 2026, as the prime minister seeks a new mandate while rivals close in.

Jordan's air campaign struck Al‑Hasakah and Deir ez‑Zor on Oct. 25, killing seven, while Syria denied coordination.

Israeli forces launched a week‑long raid in Hebron in early October, forcing over 3,000 residents to flee their homes.

Traders report limited shipments moving after a week‑long halt, while Tehran says Iranian cargo still faces delays at the Taftan crossing