Israel election results live: president warns against ‘tarnishing an entire community’ in defence of Palestinian vote

Isaac Herzog responds to Netanyahu’s claim of foreign interference in election as count of absentee ballots continues Full report: Coalition talks loom in Israel Analysis: Israel’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the

Isaac Herzog responds to Netanyahu’s claim of foreign interference in election as count of absentee ballots continues Full report: Coalition talks loom in Israel Analysis: Israel’s choice: Netanyahu remaining in power or a Palestinian-backed coalition Gadi Eisenkot, leader of the Yashar party and Benjamin Netanyahu’s main rival, has warned political opponents against exploiting allegations of foreign interference in Israel’s election to delay the swearing-in of the next Knesset. In remarks posted on X, Eisenkot said: Israel must safeguard the integrity of the elections against any attempt at interference, spin and manipulation, and examine every complaint thoroughly. On the other hand, political actors must not be allowed to exploit the situation and affect the swearing-in date of the 26th Knesset.” Continue reading...