The polls have closed in Israel in what is the fourth election in just two years.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hopes a world-beating vaccine rollout will help him politically, despite bribery and abuse of power charges that have earned him the title of âCrime Ministerâ by those who want a change.
The polls closed in Israel on Tuesday night, in what is the fourth election in two years -- but early TV exit polls showed it's too close to call.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is hoping a highly-praised COVID-19 vaccine rollout will win him another term - despite criminal charges of bribery and abuse of power, which he denies.
Netanyahu made a last-minute effort by going 'shopping' for votes - with a megaphone in hand at a shopping center.
Israelis in Tel Aviv had mixed views on whether the world's fastest vaccine rollout would help Netanyahu politically.
28-YEAR-OLD ISRAELI, BARAK ZOREF: "I think that it helps him." TEL AVIV RESIDENT, YUVAL SHCHORI: "Personally, it didn't affect me because we, Israel needs a change.
Opinion polls indicated an uptick for Netanyahu's right-wing Likud party in the campaign's final days, giving him a prospective coalition of conservative and ultra-Orthodox Jewish parties with around 60 seats in the 120-member parliament.
Yair Lapid, a former finance minister who heads the centrist Yesh Atid party, has emerged as Netanyahu's main challenger.
The dominant political figure of his generation, Netanyahu, has been in power since 2009.
But the Israeli electorate is deeply polarized, with supporters hailing him as "King Bibi" and opponents calling him the "Crime Minister." An official tally may not emerge until Wednesday.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu draws fierce criticism from families of Gaza hostages following a report that during last nightâs security cabinet meeting he dismissed the danger to those being held in Gaza. According to the Ynet news site, Netanyahu said during a discussion about the ceasefire and hostage deal being negotiated with Hamas that âwe shouldnât be stressed. Hamas is the one that should be stressed. The hostages are suffering but they are not dying.â In a statement, the Hostages Families Forum calls on Netanyahu to âimmediately explainâ his statement.
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58-year-old Mohamed Deif has survived seven Israeli assassination attempts, the most recent in 2021. Heâs been at the top of Israel's most wanted list for decades and is believed to be one of the chief architects of the October 7 Hamas incursion into Israel.
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In a bold statement, Sheikh Naim Qassem, Deputy Secretary-General of Hezbollah, declared that Israel is fully aware it cannot make any reckless moves against the Lebanese resistance movement without facing a "substantial blow." As tensions rise, Qassem emphasized the high cost of any imprudent action by the Israeli regime. Tune in for the latest updates on this escalating situation and the implications for regional stability.
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Families of Israeli hostages, determined and impassioned, embarked on the last stretch of their four-day march from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem. Their journey, fueled by desperation and hope, culminated in a plea directed at Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. They called on him to cease actions perceived as obstructive to ongoing negotiations aimed at securing the release of their loved ones held by Hamas.
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A recent poll reveals a staggering 72% of Israelis want Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign, with many calling for his immediate departure. This dramatic shift in public opinion follows widespread criticism of the government's handling of the October 7 Hamas attack and the ongoing Gaza conflict. Protests demanding Netanyahu's resignation, a ceasefire, and the return of hostages have intensified.
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Iran's foreign minister Ali Bagheri Kani issued a stark warning to Israel against expanding the Gaza conflict into Lebanon, calling it potentially "a Hell with no return for the Zionists." This statement came after a meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov in New York. They discussed Iran-Russia relations and the Gaza situation, emphasizing the need to end Israel's military campaign. Bagheri Kani referenced Israel's past defeats in Lebanon and warned against escalating regional conflicts.
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Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah, the secretary general of Lebanonâs Hezbollah movement, issued a stark warning to Israel during a rally in Beirut on Wednesday. Speaking on the occasion of Ashura, which commemorates the martyrdom of Imam Hussein (AS), Nasrallah vowed extensive retaliation should Israel launch a ground invasion into Lebanon. Addressing a crowd in Beirut, Nasrallah emphasised Hezbollah's readiness to respond decisively to any Israeli aggression. "If your tanks come to Lebanon and south Lebanon, you will not have a shortage of tanks, as you will no longer have any tanks left," he stated, underscoring Hezbollah's preparedness for conflict.
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The King set out a plan for UK's defence and its commitment to supporting Ukraine as well as a two-state solution in the Middle East that would see ''safe and secure Israel alongside a viable and sovereign Palestinian state.''
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In a significant national security development, the Israel Security Agency (ISA) and Israel Police announced on Tuesday the arrest of three Israeli citizens accused of collaborating with the Iranian regime to undermine the country's security. The arrests follow a series of covert actions reportedly orchestrated through encrypted messaging platforms. One of the suspects, Elimelech Stern, a 21-year-old ultra-Orthodox resident of Beit Shemesh near Jerusalem, has been charged with illegal contact with a foreign agent. The charges were filed at the Jerusalem District Court and reported by Israelâs Ynet news outlet.
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In Israel, tens of thousands of citizens are rallying fervently for the release of hostages held by Hamas, marking a significant moment of public outcry and urgency. Almog Meir Jan, a recently rescued hostage, has passionately urged leaders to secure a deal that would reunite other captives with their families, describing his own return as akin to a rebirth. Amidst escalating anti-government protests and adjustments in Hamas's ceasefire demands, families of hostages continue to plead for swift action. National leaders, including Benny Gantz and Yair Lapid, have thrown their support behind efforts to secure a hostage deal. Tel Aviv's Hostages Square has emerged as a poignant gathering place for grieving families, while clashes have erupted during protests demanding action. The October 7 attack, which saw Hamas capture 251 hostages, remains a stark reminder of ongoing tensions, fueling the determination of protesters to press for resolution and the safe return of their loved ones.
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Lebanonâs caretaker Foreign Minister Abdallah Bou Habib has issued a stark warning about the catastrophic consequences of a full-blown Israeli war on Lebanon. As tensions escalate between Hezbollah and the Tel Aviv regime, Bou Habib highlights the potential for widespread devastation not only in Lebanon but also in Israel, Jordan, and Syria. In an exclusive interview with al-Monitor, he stresses the urgent need for dialogue and peaceful solutions to prevent a regional conflict that could involve multiple external parties. Join us as we delve into the implications of this critical warning and the ongoing efforts to maintain stability along Lebanonâs southern border.
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Protesters are demanding more action from the Israeli government to strike a ceasefire deal and secure the release of the remaining Israelis still being held hostage by Hamas in Gaza.
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