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Pedro Goldfarb: "Eisenkot said he would not agree to reach the government with the support of the Arabs"

The legislative elections in Israel marked a key moment for the country's political future. After the results are known, a new stage of negotiations between the parties is beginning to try to form a coalition of government, a process that is often decisive in the Israeli parliamentary system. Are Arab parties key to determining a winner? Pedro Goldfarb, a political historian and analyst, addresses the issue in France 24.

Elections in Israel: internal and Palestinian reactions from Gaza and the West Bank

The Israelis were divided after the legislative elections. The preliminary results place Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc as the most voted force, though without a clear majority to form government. While some citizens celebrate the result and expect political stability, others express their rejection of a new Prime Minister's mandate. In the occupied West Bank, many Palestinians claim that they want to leave Netanyahu, but they doubt that there are substantial changes, considering that the main parties hold similar positions on the conflict.

Flavio Bolsonaro claims he is Brazil's true leader after fleeing to US

Brazil's defeated far-right presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro insisted on Wednesday he is his country's rightful leader after arriving in the United States to start a self-imposed exile. Bolsonaro's defiance on fleeing to Florida signalled continued upheaval for Brazil, where leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva won a dramatic run-off election on Sunday.

Spain rail crash came after train ordered to go in error: minister

A rail collision in Spain that claimed at least 68 lives on Wednesday came after a train was ordered to go in "error" despite a technical failure that halted all services, the transport minister said. The first findings about the accident in the central region of Castilla-La Mancha are likely to revive questions about rail safety in Spain after another high-speed collision in January killed 46 people. FRANCE 24's James Vasina reports.

Canada and EU drop associate membership plan in bid to deepen ties

Canada and the European Union will pursue closer ties but have dropped a proposal for associate EU membership, according to a joint declaration ahead of Thursday’s summit in Montreal. Prime Minister Mark Carney is seeking to reduce Canada’s reliance on the US, despite warnings from Donald Trump.

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How Ben-Gvir's "hard policies" boosted the Arab vote in Israel: 'The Times of Israel'

On Wednesday, 28 October, the Israelis woke up with an uncertain political future, after no block got in the ballot box the number of seats needed to form Government. However, one of the days was the high participation of the Arab-Israeli population. According to 'The Times of Israel', one of the factors of the rebound was the action of the Israeli National Security Minister and ultra-right-wing, Itamar Ben-Gvir. In the words of this medium, Ben-Gvir's "hard policies" united the Arabs in Israel.

Elections in Israel: no majority in view

The results of the legislative elections in Israel are being reviewed. Very important elections, as they are the first since Hamas attacks on October 7. Tonight, none of the two blocks get the majority: neither Benyamin Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot's.

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Why is Claudia Sheinbaum the best-valued mandataria in Latin America?

According to data from the Mexican Government, more than 3,000 protests have been recorded during the year by sectors such as carriers, farmers and the so-called Z generation, each with their own demands. Meanwhile, President Claudia Sheinbaum maintains high levels of popularity. According to CB Global Data, the mandate is the best value in Latin America, with about 70% citizen approval. We discussed the issue in the # InvitadoDelDiaF24 with Yomara Guerra, political analyst, political strategist and expert in Government and Governance.