The Economic Impact of Israel’s Election
Growth has remained robust despite war and political isolation.
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Netanyahu fights to stay relevant as Israel’s opposition closes in
A new Knesset shaped by October 7 prepares to convene as Netanyahu fights to prevent an opposition-led government
Israel: Oppositionsführer Eisenkot soll neue Regierung bilden
Nun ist es offiziell: Israels Präsident Herzog hat den Oppositionspolitiker Eisenkot mit der Regierungsbildung beauftragt. Der Ex-Militärchef appellierte an die anderen Parteien, "unkonventionelle politische Schritte" zu akzeptieren.[mehr]
Israel’s Election Fight Shifts to Coalition Building
On Bloomberg This Weekend, Bloomberg Middle East reporter Dan Williams explains why Gadi Eisenkot has been given the first opportunity to form Israel’s next government despite Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc winning more seats. Speaking with hosts David…
Israël : Gadi Eisenkot appelle Benyamin Nétanyahou à faire « preuve de retenue et de prudence » quant à de possibles nouvelles attaques en Iran
Chargé de former un nouveau gouvernement, le chef de l’opposition israélienne a demandé au premier ministre sortant, qui est toujours chargé des affaires courantes, de « faire preuve de responsabilité nationale », alors que M. Nétanyahou évoquait…
Gadi Eisenkot, the political newcomer tasked with forming Israel's government
The former military chief turned leader of the opposition to incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to be officially tasked with forming the next Israeli government, after elections that produced no majority in the Knesset.
Israel kills Gaza goalkeeper days after playing in cup for slain athletes
Mahmoud Abdel-Malek, a 20-year-old goalkeeper for Gaza Sports Club, was killed in an Israeli airstrike on Gaza City.
Gadi Eisenkot reaches out to Netanyahu allies as he strives to form government
Former military chief says prime minister brought Israel to historic crisis and it is approaching ‘point of no return’ Israel’s former military chief Gadi Eisenkot started the tough task of forming a government on Sunday, reaching out to Benjamin…
'The American right is increasingly opposed to US support for Israel and dabbles in antisemitism'
American historian Suzanne Schneide believes the far right has long adopted pro-Israel positions as a way to whitewash its antisemitism. However, that narrative has weakened as open antisemitism becomes more widely accepted.
Eisenkot îi cere lui Netanyahu să dea dovadă de responsabilitate în ce privește un eventual atac contra Iranului
Gadi Eisenkot, mandatat cu formarea viitorului guvern în Israel, i-a cerut miercuri premierului în exerciţiu Benjamin Netanyahu să ”dea dovadă de responsabilitate” cu privire la deciziile de securitate, făcând aluzie la un eventual atac contra…
Is Israel opposition figure Gadi Eisenkot going to replace Benjamin Netanyahu?
In Israel, Gadi Eisenkot emerged on Thursday, November 5, as the frontrunner to be tasked with forming a government. This comes after one of the two main parties representing ultra-Orthodox Jewish voters – a longtime ally of Prime Minister Benjamin…
Mansour Abbas – islamistul arab israelian care vrea să colaboreze cu sioniștii. Sau e doar o aparență?
Când la deschiderea oficială a noului Knesset (parlamentul unicameral de la Ierusalim) a fost intonat Hatikva – imnul național, 17 din cei 19 deputați (număr record) ai celor două grupări alese în scrutinul legislativ din 27 octombrie care…
Israel-Wahl: Wen beauftragt Präsident Herzog mit der Regierungsbildung? Drei Wege zeichnen sich ab
Eine Mehrheit der designierten Abgeordneten empfiehlt Gadi Eisenkot. Sein Lager kommt aber nur auf 48 der 120 Sitze – und eine Koalition mit den arabischen Parteien ist nahezu ausgeschlossen.
Opoziția din Israel anunță că a avansat „decisiv” în negocierile pentru formarea unui guvern fără Netanyahu
Liderul opoziției israeliene, Gadi Eisenkot, a anunțat vineri „progrese semnificative” în negocierile pentru formarea unui guvern fără Benjamin Netanyahu, după ce fostul ministru al Apărării Avigdor Lieberman s-a declarat dispus să facă un…
Congress Must Stop Arming Israel
Voters gave U.S. lawmakers a mandate to do more than just cut aid.
« Aux Etats-Unis, les démocrates ont deux ans pour redessiner une politique étrangère à partir d’un champ de ruines »
Les élections de mi-mandat ont été l’occasion, pour le Parti démocrate, d’un exercice de droit d’inventaire sur le bilan diplomatique de Joe Biden. Et si l’un des principaux clivages internes à ce camp, concernant Israël, a été éliminé, des…
De ce sunt partidele sioniste reticente să formeze o coaliție cu partidele arabo-israeliene?
Scrutinul parlamentar din 27 octombrie a avut ca deznodământ cel mai bun rezultat din istoria modernă de 78 de ani a statului Israel: cele două liste ale partidelor care reprezintă cele două milioane de cetățeni arabi israelieni au obținut împreună…
Why Israel’s Ex-Army Chief’s Next Mission Could Be Mission Impossible
Gadi Eisenkot is poised to get a chance to form a new government, replacing Benjamin Netanyahu as prime minister. But the obstacles are formidable.
New Knesset speaker could be key to ousting Netanyahu as Israel’s PM
Opposition politicians get first chance to take control of levers of power, even as they struggle to form government Israel’s new Knesset will be sworn in on Tuesday, giving opposition politicians their first chance to take control of some levers…
After Israel’s Election, Who Will Get the First Chance to Form a Government?
President Isaac Herzog is set to task a candidate with trying to form a government, following two days of talks with party leaders and officials after an inconclusive election.
The fragmentation of Israel's Knesset over 50 years, and how it benefited the nationalist right
From the Yom Kippur War to the trauma of October 7, 2023, peace and security questions have shaped the balance of power in the Israeli parliament.
F.A.Z. Frühdenker: Wird Ilse Aigner die erste Bundespräsidentin?
Die CDU will Ilse Aigner offiziell für das Amt der Bundespräsidentin nominieren. In der Türkei startet die Weltklimakonferenz. Und in Israel beginnt eine schwierige Phase der Regierungsbildung. Der F.A.Z. Frühdenker.
Israel’s President Herzog to name candidate to form government on Sunday
Announcement comes after majority of Israeli lawmakers endorse Eisenkot over Netanyahu.
Israel's former chief of staff Eisenkot in strong position to replace Netanyahu as new PM
Gadi Eisenkot was chosen by the leaders of six parties, representing a majority of seats in the Knesset, as the most legitimate candidate to form a new government. President Isaac Herzog is expected to announce his decision on Sunday.
Șoc în Israel după ce Trump a anunțat că oprește ajutorul de 3,8 miliarde de dolari pe an. „Ca un fulger din senin”
Preşedintele israelian Isaac Herzog a declarat că a fost „ca un fulger din senin” când preşedintele Donald Trump a anunţat marţi, în ziua alegerilor de la jumătatea mandatului, că va pune capăt ajutorului acordat de SUA Israelului, transmite CNN.
Israel: Präsident will am Sonntag Auftrag zur Regierungsbildung erteilen - wird es Gadi Eisenkot?
Eine Mehrheit der Knesset-Abgeordneten empfiehlt Oppositionsführer Gadi Eisenkot für den Auftrag zur Regierungsbildung. Doch der Weg ins Amt ist steinig. Wie weit könnte ein Kurswechsel unter ihm tatsächlich gehen?
Israel und die USA: Eine verhängnisvolle Freundschaft
Benjamin Netanjahu hat sich an Donald Trump gekettet. Die Niederlage der Republikaner bei den Midterms erschwert nun auch die Lage für den israelischen Premierminister.