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Netanyahu faces reckoning for October 7 in Israel's first vote since attack

People walk next to a campaign banner of Netanyahu's Likud party, ahead of the Israeli parliamentary election, in Bnei Brak, Israel, October 25, 2026. REUTERS/Nir Elias

Thousands rally in Tel Aviv against Netanyahu ahead of vote

Demonstrators waving national flags and holding banners take part in an anti-government rally in Tel Aviv on Oct 24.

As Israeli election nears, campaign turns ugly

An electoral campaign billboard for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party, with a Hebrew phrase reading “the Right or Palestine” alongside faces of the members of the opposition.

Hegseth meets Netanyahu in unannounced visit to Israel, source says

News of Pete Hegseth’s trip comes a day after US President Donald Trump endorsed Benjamin Netanyahu in Israel’s parliamentary election to be held in October.

Israel to resume commercial shipments to Gaza after Hamas fee dispute

Palestinians walk through a street market in Gaza City, October 16, 2026. REUTERS/Dawoud Abu Alkas

In the shadow of war, Israelis to decide if hard-right turn is permanent

Israel’s longest-serving prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu is seeking a new mandate on Oct 27.

Israel says commercial goods not entering Gaza over Hamas tax dispute

Israel said merchants had suspended coordination for the entry of goods into Gaza “until further notice” because of what it described as Hamas coercion.

Israel ex-security chief sues Netanyahu for Oct 7 defamation

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (centre) has insisted that Hamas Oct 7 attack could have been prevented had the Shin Bet’s then director, Ronen Bar, called to wake him that morning.

Israelis mark three years since Hamas attack that set off Gaza assault

A Palestinian man rides a cart pulled by a donkey amid the rubble of buildings destroyed during the war, in Gaza City, Oct 7.

Israel puts military on high alert for Oct 7 anniversary, warns Gazans

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu suggested that Hamas could try to attack Israel ahead of elections later in October.

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