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The Desk22:00 bulletinIsrael Election Night: Exit Polls to Reveal Knesset Seat Distribution1:37

Politics · 16 outlets · 1h ago

Record Turnout in Knesset Elections Exceeds 2022 and 1973 Levels

Centre 2Right 6Haredi 3Arab 1Other 4Not in Left

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Politics · 20 sources · 3h ago

Israel Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%

Left 1Centre 4Right 4Haredi 2Arab 2Other 7

Security · 16 sources · 4h ago

Woman Hospitalized After Using Hair Straightening Product; Health Ministry Warns of Public Danger

Left 1Centre 5Right 4Haredi 2Arab 1Other 3

Economy · 18 sources · 2h ago

Election Day Spending Surges 37% as Israelis Flock to Malls

Centre 7Right 4Haredi 1Other 6

Politics · 7 sources · 3h ago

Record Voter Turnout Exceeds All Previous Highs by 2 PM

Left 1Centre 2Right 2Haredi 1Arab 1

Politics · 7 sources · 4h ago

Israel Votes: Polls Open for 26th Knesset Elections

Left 1Centre 1Right 1Haredi 1Other 3

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Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

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Woman Hospitalized After Using Hair Straightening Product; Health Ministry Warns of Public Danger

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Security · 5 sources · 1h ago

Flash Floods Hit Negev and Arava, Prompting Rescue Operations

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Day 56 · 29 updates

Poll Shows Majority of Israeli Right-Wing Voters Favor Technical Bloc

Exit Polls Show Likud as Largest Party, Bloc Totals Vary Widely

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Day 24 · 12 updates

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Eisenkot Vows Immediate Action to Replace Netanyahu Government

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Day 17 · 6 updates

Likud Weighs Bennett as Key to Netanyahu's 61-Seat Goal

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Day 47 · 34 updates

Israeli Election Poll Reveals Sharp Differences in Voter Confidence

Israeli News Channels Release Initial Election Exit Poll Results

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Politics

Israeli News Channels Release Preliminary Election Exit Poll Results

Israeli news channels released their preliminary election exit poll results on October 27, 2026, following the close of voting. The polls show varying projections for party seat allocations in the Knesset, with the Likud party ranging from 24 to 30 seats and Yesh Atid from 19 to 23 seats across different channels. The projected blocs for Netanyahu and Gantz also show differing outcomes, with Channel 14 predicting a significant lead for Netanyahu's bloc.

Mako9m ago

Exit Polls Show Right-Wing Bloc Dominating Israeli Election
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TV Polls Show Likud Largest Party, "Change Bloc" Ahead, Arab Parties Surge
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Exit Poll: Likud Leads, Neither Bloc Reaches Majority
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Security

Flash Floods Sweep Cars in Israel's Negev and Arava Regions

Flash floods in Israel's Negev and Arava regions swept away three cars on October 27 near Nahal Zin. Search and rescue teams, including helicopters from Unit 669, are operating in the area. Several roads have been closed due to the flooding, and authorities are advising against travel in affected desert zones.

3 newsrooms33m ago

Nine Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 232 Near Mefalsim
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Flooding Closes Major Highway, Causes Power Outages Across Israel
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Fatal Shooting in Tayibe Marks 174th Victim of Year Amid Elections
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Economy

Intel Acquires Israeli Quantum Computing Startup Classiq for $2.3 Billion

Intel has agreed to acquire Israeli quantum computing software startup Classiq Technologies for an estimated $2.2 to $2.3 billion, according to Israeli media. Founded in 2020, Classiq develops software for quantum computers, aiming to simplify algorithm development. Intel expects the acquisition to bolster its quantum computing business, while Classiq anticipates faster practical adoption of its technology.

17 newsrooms4h ago

Israeli Shekel Surges to Record High on Election Day Amid High Voter Turnout
4 newsrooms4h ago
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Israelis Spend Over $300 Million on Election Day, Clothing Tops Purchases
2 newsrooms3h ago
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Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Approves $1 Million Retention Bonus for CEO
4 newsrooms5h ago
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World

Hebron Voting Extended Due to Power Outage

Voting in Hebron was extended by two hours, from 20:00 to 22:00, because of a power outage at the polling station. The extension aims to allow all eligible voters to cast their ballots despite the disruption.

04042h ago

Unprecedented El Niño Threatens 50 Million with Hunger, UN Warns
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US and Israeli Jews Report Stronger Bonds Despite Recent Challenges
The Jerusalem Post2h ago
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Flooding Blocks Voters in Arava Region on Election Day
Ynet3h ago
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Tech

Israel Boosts Quantum Computing with Billions in New Government Program

Israel is launching a new government program to significantly boost its quantum computing sector, following a 1.25 billion shekel investment over the last five years. The industry already employs over 1,000 people and has attracted over $1 billion in private funding. The new initiative will focus on quantum software and error correction, with additional funds allocated for industrial quantum computers. This expansion aims to position Israel at the forefront of a technology expected to revolutionize various scientific and industrial fields.

Ice3h ago

Percepto Founder and CEO Departs After 12 Years
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Percepto Co-Founders Depart After Over a Decade
Calcalist6h ago
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AI Chatbot Recommendations Vary, Urging User Caution Before Purchases
Bizportal7h ago
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Culture

Actress Chali Goldenberg Apologizes After Off-Air Remarks Air Live

Actress Chali Goldenberg made controversial statements about the "occupation and settlers" on Israel's Channel 13, believing she was off-air during a commercial break. After hosts Elad Zohar and Yarden Harel challenged her remarks, Goldenberg discovered the interview was live and expressed shock. She later apologized for her passionate and extreme wording, attributing it to her belief that the conversation was private. Goldenberg requested clearer on-air indicators for future interviews.

5 newsrooms3h ago4

Journalist Haim Levinson Returns to Television on i24NEWS
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TV Reporters Unite in Rare Election Day Photo
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Andrey Makarevich Becomes a Father for the Fifth Time at 72
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Today

Record Turnout in Knesset Elections Exceeds 2022 and 1973 Levels

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Voter Turnout Surges in Israeli Elections, Exceeding Previous Polls

Israeli Election Exit Polls Show Likud Leading, High Voter Turnout

Voter Turnout Reaches 74.3% as 5.5 Million Cast Ballots

Opposition Leader Declares Historic Chance for Change Government

Israeli Election Exit Polls Show Likud Leading But No Clear Majority

Eisenkot Declares 'Absolute Mistrust' in Netanyahu Based on Exit Polls

Across the Israeli press

Israel Votes After Four Years; Turnout Reaches 16.68%

Woman Hospitalized After Using Hair Straightening Product; Health Ministry Warns of Public Danger

Election Day Spending Surges 37% as Israelis Flock to Malls

Record Voter Turnout Exceeds All Previous Highs by 2 PM

Israel Votes: Polls Open for 26th Knesset Elections

How the headlines differ

Israel's Election Day: Voting Hours, Free Transport, and Weather Forecast

Woman Hospitalized After Using Hair Straightening Product; Health Ministry Warns of Public Danger

Developing

Flash Floods Hit Negev and Arava, Prompting Rescue Operations

Netherlands Withdraws From Eurovision 2027 Over Israel Participation

Ongoing stories

Poll Shows Majority of Israeli Right-Wing Voters Favor Technical Bloc

Likud Candidate Open to Government Role for Eisenkot

Likud Weighs Bennett as Key to Netanyahu's 61-Seat Goal

Israeli Election Poll Reveals Sharp Differences in Voter Confidence

Politics

Israeli News Channels Release Preliminary Election Exit Poll Results

Exit Polls Show Right-Wing Bloc Dominating Israeli Election

TV Polls Show Likud Largest Party, "Change Bloc" Ahead, Arab Parties Surge

Exit Poll: Likud Leads, Neither Bloc Reaches Majority

Security

Flash Floods Sweep Cars in Israel's Negev and Arava Regions

Nine Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on Highway 232 Near Mefalsim

Flooding Closes Major Highway, Causes Power Outages Across Israel

Fatal Shooting in Tayibe Marks 174th Victim of Year Amid Elections

Economy

Intel Acquires Israeli Quantum Computing Startup Classiq for $2.3 Billion

Israeli Shekel Surges to Record High on Election Day Amid High Voter Turnout

Israelis Spend Over $300 Million on Election Day, Clothing Tops Purchases

Tel Aviv Stock Exchange Approves $1 Million Retention Bonus for CEO

World

Hebron Voting Extended Due to Power Outage

Unprecedented El Niño Threatens 50 Million with Hunger, UN Warns

US and Israeli Jews Report Stronger Bonds Despite Recent Challenges

Flooding Blocks Voters in Arava Region on Election Day

Tech

Israel Boosts Quantum Computing with Billions in New Government Program

Percepto Founder and CEO Departs After 12 Years

Percepto Co-Founders Depart After Over a Decade

AI Chatbot Recommendations Vary, Urging User Caution Before Purchases

Culture

Actress Chali Goldenberg Apologizes After Off-Air Remarks Air Live

Journalist Haim Levinson Returns to Television on i24NEWS

TV Reporters Unite in Rare Election Day Photo

Andrey Makarevich Becomes a Father for the Fifth Time at 72