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October 29, 6:22 AM

Ra’am party increases to eight seats while Joint List’s seats fall to 11ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF

October 29, 5:09 AM

Israel’s underworld at the ballot box: Who are crime figures backing?Sources close to the Jarushi family indicated support for Ra’am and the Joint List, while associates of Eitan Hiya expressed preference for Yair Golan.ByHODAYA RANEnlargeAn Israel Police officer is seen arresting a man on a highway in an illustrativeAn Israel Police officer is seen arresting a man on a highway in an illustrative(photo credit: ISRAEL POLICE)Go to the full article > >

October 29, 5:09 AM

Ehud Olmert backs Eisenkot, says Netanyahu is ‘on wrong side of history’Olmert endorsed Gadi Eisenkot and his Yashar Party, arguing that Eisenkot is better suited to lead the country than his political rivals.BySARAH MOSKOWITZEnlargeFormer Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert testifies during a hearing of the civil investigative committee on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 8, 2024Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert testifies during a hearing of the civil investigative committee on the October 7 massacre, in Tel Aviv, August 8, 2024(photo credit: TOMER NEUBERG/FLASH90)Go to the full article > >

October 29, 5:09 AM

Israel election results: Netanyahu bloc holds lead with double envelopes to be counted overnightHerzog says Israel ‘must do everything possible to avoid another round of elections,’ • Golan calls on opposition bloc to form gov’t with Ra’am, Joint List after record-high Arab voter turnoutByKESHET NEEVGo to the full article > >