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Politics · 15d ago · also in 2 newsroomsElection Committee Confirms Final Results, No Change in Political BlocsThe Central Election Committee released the final results for Israel's 26th Knesset elections, confirming no change in the political bloc distribution. The Likud party secured 27 seats, leading the final tally. The committee also addressed the Shin Bet's investigation into alleged ballot stuffing, stating it will not impact the final results. The official results will be presented to the President on November 4th.Politics · 16d agoBen Shapiro Says All Election Polls Were Wrong Except Channel 14Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro stated that all Israeli election polls were wrong except for Channel 14, which he called Israel's "Fox News." He explained Prime Minister Netanyahu's success by citing that 65% of Israeli Jews identify as right-wing, and the opposition's efforts failed. Shapiro predicted Netanyahu's bloc would win 53-57 seats, leading to either a repeat election or a unity government with Netanyahu remaining premier.Politics · 16d agoIsraeli Democrats MK Reveals Left-Wing Dialogue with Arab PartiesIsraeli MK Gilad Kariv of the Democrats party disclosed that his party is actively engaged in dialogue with Mansour Abbas and the Ra'am party, despite potential contradictions with other factions. Kariv described the negotiations as complex, while a colleague, Yaya Fink, asserted Arabs' right to participate in decision-making. The revelations follow recent elections and highlight ongoing political maneuvering within the Israeli opposition.Politics · 16d agoLikud's Bardugo Slams President Herzog Over Mandate DecisionLikud party member Yaakov Bardugo strongly criticized President Isaac Herzog, asserting he has no right to grant the mandate to form a government to a party lacking a Jewish majority. Bardugo also labeled alleged vote-buying schemes and foreign interference in elections as a severe security threat, worse than terrorism. He claimed the election results showed a significant victory for the Likud and the right-wing bloc, dismissing opposition claims. Bardugo urged the mandate be given to Benjamin Netanyahu, calling him the most experienced leader.Politics · 16d agoMinister Kisch Urges Deep Probe into Election Fraud Allegations, Criticizes Attorney GeneralEducation Minister Yoav Kisch is demanding a deep investigation into alleged "terrorism of the ballot boxes" and election fraud, expressing concern the Attorney General may impede the probe. Kisch cited suspicions of foreign funding and illegal voter tracking, urging that Ra'am's legitimacy be questioned until votes are confirmed legal. The Likud party reported numerous election law violations during the recent vote.Politics · 16d agoJournalist Blames 'Hegemonic Persecution' for Shas' Election CollapseJournalist Avishai Ben-Chaim claims Shas's election failure stems from a systematic, long-term "hegemonic persecution" targeting the Mizrahi movement. He argues this campaign, characterized by legal and media attacks, aimed to dismantle Shas, its founder Rabbi Ovadia Yosef, and chairman Aryeh Deri. Ben-Chaim contends that Deri's imprisonment and the party's negative portrayal were part of this effort to weaken Mizrahi political influence.Politics · 16d agoJournalist Shares Emotional Message on Election Impact of Fallen SoldiersJournalist Yedidya Meir delivered an emotional message after the local elections, highlighting the impact of fallen soldiers on the nation's spirit and election results. He shared a message from Shir Elmaliach, widow of fallen soldier Gilad Elmaliach, who expressed hope that their sacrifices would bring comfort and progress. Meir believes bereaved families find solace in election outcomes due to the soldiers' bravery and strength, and he drew personal encouragement from visiting a camp for bereaved families in Jerusalem.Politics · 16d agoBereaved Families Warn Lawmakers Against Partnering With Arab PartiesFamilies of October 7th victims have warned Israeli lawmakers against forming a government with Arab parties, calling such a move cooperation with Hamas supporters. The appeal follows recent elections where Arab parties won 19 mandates, potentially influencing the formation of a government as neither major bloc has a clear majority. Several bereaved families, including parents of victims and returned abductees, signed the urgent plea.Politics · 16d agoIsraeli Politicians Meet Amid Election Bribery and Foreign Interference ProbesYair Golan, chairman of the Democrats, met with Mansour Abbas, chairman of the Ra'am party, to discuss forming a government. The meeting took place amid investigations into alleged election bribery benefiting Ra'am and separate suspicions of foreign interference. Seven suspects are being investigated for bribery, with police finding cash and Ra'am ballots. The Shin Bet is also probing foreign funding aimed at influencing Arab votes. Ra'am denies involvement, and the Likud party is seeking repeat elections in certain polling stations.Politics · 16d ago · also in 9 newsroomsIsraeli Election Results Show No Bloc With Majority, Arab Parties Gain InfluenceThe final vote count for Israel's 26th Knesset elections shows the Likud party as the largest with 27 seats, but no bloc has secured the 61 seats needed for a majority. The current coalition bloc has 53 seats, while the opposition has 48, with Arab parties holding a significant 19 seats. Investigations into alleged foreign interference and vote-buying are underway.Politics · 16d agoJerusalem Faction's Mock Protest Targets Shas Leader Arie DeriThe Jerusalem Faction distributed "missing person" flyers for Shas Chairman Arie Deri after his party's poor election results. Deri is reportedly in seclusion and considering resignation, though allies are trying to convince him to stay. While Rabbi Yitzhak Yosef publicly supports Deri, some within Shas and rabbinical circles are discussing his removal due to the electoral losses.Politics · 16d ago · also in 2 newsroomsMK Porush Accuses Police of Brutal, Discriminatory Enforcement Against HaredimMember of Knesset Meir Porush accused the Israel Police of brutal and discriminatory enforcement against the Haredi public. He claimed police do not respect Haredi protest rights and use excessive force, contrasting it with leniency shown to protesters in Tel Aviv. Porush alleged that while Tel Aviv allows rioting, Haredim in Bnei Brak are treated "like subhumans."Politics · 16d agoTens of Thousands of Haredi Voters Stayed Home in Recent ElectionApproximately 33,000 Haredi voters abstained from the recent Knesset elections, impacting the Shas party which received significantly fewer votes than its potential. United Torah Judaism, however, successfully mobilized most of its supporters. The low turnout is linked to a voter suppression campaign within the Haredi community. Shas's support declined notably among traditional voters, with some votes shifting to Likud and Otzma Yehudit.Politics · 16d agoArgentine President Congratulates Netanyahu on Election SuccessArgentine President Javier Milei congratulated Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on the Likud party's election victory, highlighting his leadership despite negative polls. Milei stated that Argentina and Israel will remain strategic allies against those challenging Western values. The congratulations followed the Likud party's success in becoming the leading force in Israel's Knesset elections.Politics · 16d agoUnited Torah Judaism Slams Police Violence at Protests, Citing 'Red Line Crossed'United Torah Judaism Chairman Yaakov Asher strongly condemned police violence against protesters, calling it a "red line crossed." The criticism follows the release of footage showing injured demonstrators, including one with special needs. Asher has called on Police Inspector General Dani Levy to immediately summon the involved officers for a hearing.Politics · 16d agoIsrael's Election Law Allows for Repeat Votes Amid Fraud AllegationsIsrael's election law allows for the cancellation of results and repeat votes if significant fraud is proven, as seen in past municipal elections in Beit Shemesh and Nazareth. These precedents are relevant as current investigations into alleged "ballot terrorism" raise questions about potential national election cancellations. While the law permits such actions, canceling a national election requires demonstrating widespread, organized fraud that could alter the outcome, a threshold not yet met for Knesset elections.Politics · 16d agoJournalist Slams Supreme Court for Approving Arab and Islamist Knesset CandidatesChannel 14 Arab Desk Editor Omri Haim fiercely criticized the Supreme Court for approving Palestinian and Islamist candidates for the Knesset. He stated the court overturns the Central Elections Committee's rightful disqualifications, allowing subversive individuals into parliament. Haim believes these candidates undermine the Jewish state and that the court legitimizes their actions from within its institutions.Politics · 16d agoIsraeli Panelist Slams Politicians for Allowing 'Enemy Supporters' in KnessetPanelist Itamar Fleishman harshly criticized Israel's political establishment and public, claiming they are more foolish than Europeans for allowing 19 Knesset mandates representing "enemy supporters" into parliament. Fleishman also condemned the center-left for potentially cooperating with such representatives, whom he accused of supporting terrorism. He also criticized media coverage of a "ballot box terror affair."Politics · 16d ago · also in 1 newsroomProtest Leader Moshe Radman Fails to Enter KnessetMoshe Radman, a leading figure in anti-government protests, will not enter the Knesset as his party, the Democrats, won only eight seats. Radman, ranked ninth on the party's list, missed out on a seat by one mandate. His political plans are now on hold following the election results. The final official results are still pending.Politics · 16d ago48 New Faces to Join Knesset in 26th Israeli ParliamentForty-eight new public figures are expected to be sworn in as Knesset members for the first time in the 26th Israeli parliament, alongside one returning former member. The incoming lawmakers represent diverse fields, including security, media, and social activism. The "Yash!" party, led by Gadi Eisenkot, will introduce the largest number of new members with 15. These figures are based on current election results, with potential minor shifts pending the final count.Politics · 16d agoZehut Party Leader Demands Election Results Freeze Amid Security ProbeMoshe Feiglin, chairman of the Zehut party, has demanded that the results of the 26th Knesset elections be frozen pending a Shin Bet investigation into alleged vote irregularities and threats. Feiglin stated that if the election results are found to be compromised, they should be canceled and a new snap election held. The demand comes amid a police investigation into vote-buying and alleged foreign interference, with seven suspects arrested. Justice Noam Sohlberg, head of the Central Elections Committee, is overseeing the probe.Politics · 16d agoEisenkot Vows to Prevent Election Delay Amid Foreign Interference ProbeYishar Party Chairman Gadi Eisenkot vowed to prevent any delay in the Knesset's swearing-in ceremony amid an investigation into alleged foreign interference in the elections. He accused Prime Minister Netanyahu and the Likud of attempting to delegitimize the results due to their electoral loss. Eisenkot also revealed his party is preparing legislative initiatives for the next Knesset session, including bills on conscription and a state inquiry into the October 7th massacre. He urged public calm and restraint.Politics · 16d agoShas Chairman Arie Deri Not Planning to Resign Despite Party's Poll DropShas Chairman Arie Deri is not planning to resign despite his party's sharp decline to six Knesset seats in recent polls, according to a senior party official. The drop has fueled internal criticism and questions about Deri's leadership. The official stated that Deri maintains full control and is not expected to be pressured out by the public or rabbis. Deri will reportedly only step down if he feels his role is complete.Politics · 16d ago · also in 9 newsroomsIsrael Election Results: No Bloc Reaches Majority Amid Vote-Buying ProbeThe Likud party has risen to 27 mandates as the Central Elections Committee completes its count of double envelopes for the 26th Knesset elections, but no bloc has reached the 61 seats needed for a majority. The coalition bloc has 53 mandates and the opposition 48, with the Joint List and Ra'am holding the remaining seats. Meanwhile, an investigation into alleged vote-buying and foreign interference, "Ra'amGate," has led to seven arrests and requests for Shin Bet and Mossad involvement, though the Elections Committee stated no systematic damage to election integrity has been found.Politics · 16d agoMK Amit Halevi Alleges Vote Buying Scheme in RahatMember of Knesset Amit Halevi claims he witnessed vote buying in Rahat, where residents were allegedly offered hundreds of shekels and fuel vouchers for their votes. Halevi documented these accounts and presented them to the Central Elections Committee, while the Likud party filed 1,200 complaints. He also suggested possible foreign involvement and urged the committee chairman to prevent the validation of results based on alleged bribery.Politics · 16d agoMinister Strock Accuses Ra'am of Seeking to Undermine Israel's Jewish CharacterMinister Orit Strock accused the Ra'am party and its leader Mansour Abbas of seeking to change Israel's Jewish character through political means, calling it "civil jihad." Amid the "Ra'amgate" affair, Strock called for investigating alleged election bribery and foreign funding from Qatar and Turkey. She urged against including Ra'am in any coalition and advocated for preventing its participation in Knesset elections.Politics · 16d ago · also in 6 newsroomsShas Chairman Aryeh Deri Considers Resignation After Election SetbackShas Chairman Aryeh Deri is reportedly considering resigning after his party's poor performance in the recent elections, securing only six Knesset seats. Senior party members and rabbis are expected to visit him to urge him to stay. Some within Shas view his resignation talk as a tactic to regain legitimacy, while others are pushing for his removal due to significant vote loss. Deri's future leadership is uncertain, with potential public opposition from rabbis posing a threat.Politics · 16d ago · also in 4 newsroomsShas Party Suffers Historic Electoral Blow, Falling Behind United Torah JudaismIn a historic electoral shift, the Shas party is set to receive fewer Knesset seats than United Torah Judaism for the first time since Shas was founded in 1984. With 97.3% of votes counted, Shas has fallen to six mandates, while United Torah Judaism holds seven. This represents a significant loss for Shas, which previously held a substantial lead and was the largest Haredi political force.Politics · 16d ago · also in 1 newsroomTop Rabbi Backs Shas Leader Deri Despite Election SetbackRabbi Yitzhak Yosef has publicly supported Shas chairman Aryeh Deri in a letter to supporters following the party's loss of seats in the recent election. Despite receiving nearly 300,000 votes, Shas secured fewer Knesset mandates due to increased national voter turnout. The party's support for Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu remains firm amid coalition negotiations.Politics · 16d agoShas Plummets to 6 Seats, Likud Gains to 27 in Knesset Election CountWith 97.3% of votes counted in Israel's 26th Knesset elections, the Likud party has increased its seat count to 27, while Shas has dropped to six seats. This represents a significant loss for Shas, which won 11 seats in the previous election. The current coalition holds 53 seats, and the opposition "change bloc" has 48, leaving neither with a clear majority to form a government.More from Now 14