Israel election: Exit polls indicate Netanyahu's party ahead but short of majority
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Israel election: Exit polls indicate Netanyahu's party ahead but short of majority
“Vote, vote, vote, vote, vote,” Netanyahu said after casting his ballot in Jerusalem, his wife, Sara, at his side.
He called the occasion a “festival of democracy.” “This the moment of truth for the State of Israel,” said his rival Yair Lapid as he voted in Tel Aviv.
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and ex-defense minister Yoav Gallant over alleged war crimes in Gaza. The charges include starvation as a warfare tactic and targeting civilians. US leaders, including Senator Tom Cotton, have denounced the court, invoking the Hague Invasion Act to threaten action against the ICC. While the Biden administration and bipartisan figures criticized the warrants, ICC member states like the UK and France sign
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The International Criminal Court's (ICC) arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant over alleged Gaza war crimes have led to mixed global reactions. While countries like the UK and Ireland may enforce the warrants, others like Hungary have rejected them. The controversy highlights diplomatic tensions, with the U.S. condemning the ICC decision and hinting at sanctions.
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Yvette Cooper refused to comment on whether Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would be arrested if he visited the UK, following arrest warrants issued by the International Criminal Court (ICC) over alleged war crimes in Gaza. Cooper stated, "The ICC is independent, and we respect its position," adding that the UK government’s focus remains on pursuing a ceasefire in Gaza and addressing the ongoing challenges in the Middle East. Report by Covellm. Like us on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/itn and follow us on Twitter at http://twitter.com/itn
Europe's top diplomat Josep Borrell has insisted that the International Criminal Court's decision to issue arrest warrants for Israel's prime minister and his former defence secretary should be respected, but European countries are not so sure.
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The U.S. Pentagon and President Biden have strongly condemned the International Criminal Court's (ICC) decision to issue arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. The ICC's charges against the Israeli leaders, including crimes against humanity and war crimes, have sparked a wave of criticism from Israel and the U.S., with both sides rejecting the court's jurisdiction. The ICC's move follows Senate threats of sanctions against the court, adding further diplomatic tension.
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Asked whether he was optimistic about peace in the Middle East over the coming months, Borrell said "a ceasefire must come and it is absolutely essential."
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Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is investigating the disappearance of a rabbi in Abu Dhabi after receiving information indicating a "terrorist incident". Sky News
Israeli intelligence agency Mossad is investigating the disappearance of a rabbi in Abu Dhabi after receiving information indicating a "terrorist incident". Sky News
In a devastating pre-dawn strike, Israel targeted a multi-story residential building in central Beirut, Lebanon, resulting in at least 11 deaths and dozens of injuries. The Israeli attack, which used powerful "bunker-busting" bombs, flattened the building, leaving a deep crater and igniting widespread fires in the area. Rescue workers raced to search for survivors beneath the rubble, with 63 others confirmed injured. The attack, part of Israel's ongoing escalation against Hezbollah, has left the city reeling. Watch the chilling aftermath as firefighters battle blazes, and residents survey the extensive damage in Beirut's Basta and Choueifat neighbourhoods.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has reportedly been forced to work from an underground safe room after several drone strikes targeted his residence and office, highlighting growing security concerns. Since October, Netanyahu has been operating from the basement of his office in Jerusalem, fearing retaliatory drone attacks by regional resistance groups like Hezbollah, Yemen's Ansarullah, and Iraqi factions. These attacks are part of the broader regional backlash against Israel's ongoing war on Gaza and its escalating aggression in Lebanon. What does this reveal about Israel's vulnerabilities and Netanyahu’s fear of further strikes? Watch the full report to understand the implications of this security crisis and the growing power of resistance movements.
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Massive protests have erupted across Israel following the dismissal of Defense Minister Yoav Gallant. Major demonstrations are taking place in multiple cities including Tel Aviv, Jerusalem, Haifa, Netanya, and Beersheba, with tens of thousands of citizens participating. Despite Home Front Command's warnings to limit public gatherings due to ongoing rocket threats from Lebanon, communities in northern Israel, including Nahariya, continue to protest, showing the widespread dissent against the minister's firing.
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Hezbollah’s Sheikh Qassem vows retaliation for Israeli airstrikes on Beirut, promising to target Tel Aviv. He declares readiness for a prolonged conflict, stressing resistance to Israeli aggression. The group remains committed to defending Lebanon and supporting Gaza, while rejecting Israeli-imposed conditions on ceasefire negotiations.
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Hezbollah launched missile and drone strikes on Tel Aviv, escalating the Israel-Hezbollah conflict. The attacks, part of the "Fire for Fire" strategy, targeted military and civilian areas, injuring five Israelis. Ben Gurion Airport was temporarily closed, and power outages were reported. In response, Israel conducted airstrikes on Hezbollah positions in southern Lebanon. This violence is part of the broader conflict, which has caused thousands of casualties across Lebanon and Palestine since October 2024.
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Hezbollah intensified its military operations against Israel, launching multiple missile, artillery, and drone attacks on Israeli positions, including a significant strike on Tel Aviv and Jal Al-Allam using missiles. The resistance group expanded its capabilities with new long-range tactical rockets, reaching targets 145km inside occupied territories. Meanwhile, Israeli counterstrikes caused civilian casualties in Lebanon, including deaths in Baalbek and attacks on UN peacekeepers, drawing international condemnation.
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Hezbollah launched multiple attacks against Israeli military targets, including the HaKirya base in Tel Aviv using Qader-2 ballistic missiles and drones. The group debuted its new Fadi-6 long-range missile and struck several strategic locations including Tel Nof airbase, IWI Military Industries, and intelligence facilities. The operations, conducted in support of Gaza Palestinians, demonstrate Hezbollah's expanded operational range and capabilities.
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In a dramatic escalation of regional tensions, Yemen’s Houthi forces launched a hypersonic ballistic missile targeting an Israeli military base near Tel Aviv. The strike, confirmed by Houthi spokesperson Brigadier General Yahya Saree, hit the Nahal Sorek base southeast of Jaffa, causing significant damage and sparking a fire at the site. The missile, identified as Palestine-2, was part of a “high-profile operation” in solidarity with Palestinian and Lebanese resistance groups. This bold attack comes amid Israel’s ongoing military actions in Gaza and Lebanon, signalling an intensified phase of the conflict.
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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..
CNN’s Hadas Gold reports on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu courting Arab voters ahead of upcoming elections, despite having contentious relations with them in the past.