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🗳️ Israel sees record voter turnout as Netanyahu faces crucial test
For the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack, Israelis are heading to the polls in elections widely seen as crucial to the country’s future. al-monitor.com/originals/202…
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UPDATE: Historic voter turnout seen in Israel. By 6 p.m. local time, 66.7% voted! Netanyahu, fighting for survival, is trying to extend hours al-monitor.com/originals/202…
FUTUREVERSE: What’s at stake for Israeli tech as voters head to polls
Technology generated 18.3% of Israel's GDP last year, buoyed by global demand for AI, cybersecurity and defense tech.
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Egypt orders closure of Mada Masr as court convicts editor Lina Attalah
The Committee to Protect Journalists has ranked Egypt among the world’s top jailers of journalists.
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Israel elections latest: By 4 p.m. local time, voter turnout had reached 55.7%, with 4.1 million Israelis having cast their ballots, the Central Elections Committee said. al-monitor.com/originals/202…
Syria slams Jordan over crossborder strikes, denies coordination: What to know
Jordan said its airstrikes targeted ISIS fighters, while Syria said civilians were killed, sparking outrage. al-monitor.com/originals/202…
Saudi oil infrastructure in crosshairs as Houthis claim Ras Tanura strike
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LIVE UPDATES: By early afternoon, voter turnout stood at 44.9%, with more than 3.29 million Israelis having cast ballots by 2 p.m. local time, the Central Elections Committee said.
The committee said turnout had surpassed every record it had kept since 1973, adding, “There has never been turnout data like this.”
Via @RinaBassist from Tel Aviv: al-monitor.com/newsletter/20…
🗳️ Israelis are voting today in an election that could reshape the country’s political future and determine whether Netanyahu can remain in power.
What’s at stake? From the opposition’s challenge to regional dynamics and policies toward Palestinians, here’s what to know. 🧵
What could Israel’s election mean for Palestinians in Gaza and the West Bank?
@roscarroll_ spoke with @elgindy_ and @HadyAmr about what the outcome could mean for Palestinians on the ground.
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Even if Netanyahu loses, could he remain a force in Israeli politics?
@mazalm3 argues he is likely to remain, quoting an anonymous Likud minister: “Netanyahu will leave when he wants to. Anyone who tries to push him aside will be punished.”
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My latest for @AlMonitor on what Israel's election could mean for Palestinians, from settler violence and Palestinian prisoners to the potential release of withheld tax revenues. Gift link ⬇️
With insight from @HadyAmr and @elgindy_
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What Israel's election could mean for Palestinians in Gaza, West Bank
The ouster of Netanyahu could provide Palestinians some relief, but is unlikely to improve their prospects for statehood. Via @roscarroll_ with commentary from @elgindy_ and @HadyAmr: al-monitor.com/originals/202…
LIVE UPDATES: Israel votes in election that could end Netanyahu’s nearly 20 years in power
For the first time since the Oct. 7 Hamas-led attack, Israelis are heading to the polls in elections widely seen as crucial to the country’s future. al-monitor.com/originals/202…
PODCAST | Israelis vote in decisive election
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Three Arab states back Greece in dispute over Turkey-Libya maritime accord
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