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Explaining Israel's elections: Ten scenarios Israelis should prepare for in 2026 - opinion
There could be five races again with no coalition formed, as we had before, and we might end up staying in election mode for quite some time.
Netanyahu appoints Guy Markizeno as military secretary after Mossad reshuffle
KAN broadcast investigates pro-PM campaigns spreading fake news rhetoric around Netanyahu trial
Israel's government is too big, too costly, and holding back the Start-Up Nation - opinion
Bennett files defamation lawsuit against MKs, Channel 14, for mental illness claims
Former prime minister Naftali Bennett said that claims that he took pills to function were "blatant lies" meant to damage his chances of being elected again.
Lapid offers to concede second spot on joint list with Bennett to bring Eisenkot in
The invitation follows Sunday’s announcement by Bennett and Lapid of their new unified party, Together, during which they also publicly called on Eisenkot to join them.
Iraq names little-known banker Ali al-Zaidi as PM after five-month deadlock
The real story of Zaidi is that he is largely unknown and appears to have been chosen almost by chance, as if Iraq’s politicians simply settled on a random figure to lead the country.
Hungary's incoming PM set to introduce term limits - will Israel follow suit? - opinion
Hungary's incoming Prime Minister, Péter Magyar, declared his intention to amend the constitution to limit the prime minister’s tenure to two terms.
Iraq political factions fail to agree on prime minister as US pressure mounts
It has been five months since Iraq had an election in November, 2025. However, the parties can’t agree on a prime minister.
Iran's IRGC Quds Force head Qaani visits Baghdad, meets Shi'ite political, militia leaders - report
Iran's Quds Force head Esmail Qaani visited Baghdad to discuss Iraq's next prime minister and the future of Shi'ite militias amid US sanctions.
Major change in Kuwaiti citizenship laws sees thousands lose nationality
The amendments, under Amiri Decree No. (15), published in the Al-Kuwait Al-Youm gazette, requires newly naturalized citizens to renounce any other citizenship within three months.
UK PM Starmer under pressure as Lammy defends Mandelson appointment
"I have absolutely no doubt at all, knowing the PM as I do, that had he known that Peter Mandelson had not passed the vetting, he would never, ever have appointed him ambassador," Lammy said.
Bennett launches national disability inclusion plan, pledges accessibility reforms if elected
Bennett said at a Bnei Brak event that there are 1.2 million people with disabilities in Israel, and that the state has been failing to integrate them into society.
Ofer Golan steps down from his role as Netanyahu's spokesman, advisor after decade of service
"Over the years, Ofer has been a partner in the journey. He acted with great professionalism and dedication, with full commitment and discretion," Prime Minister Netanyahu said about Golan.
