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Israel: No majority, what now? Talk to Alexandra Schwartzbrod and Lucas Menget

Will Benjamin Netanyahu manage to stay in power? As expected, the first results of the parliamentary elections are very tight between the outgoing Prime Minister and Gadi Eisenkot – while Benjamin Netanyahu's security record since the attacks of 7 October 2023 and his judicial reform are strongly contested. Beyond the fate of the Prime Minister, it is the democratic future of the country, the place of the far right and the prospects for coexistence with the Palestinians that are playing out.

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Legislation in Israel: Netanyahu camp leading but without majority

There is no parliamentary majority in Israel after more than half of the votes are counted. Outgoing Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came slightly in the lead, but neither he nor his rival Gadi Eisenkot obtained the number of seats needed to form a majority. They both said on Wednesday they were ready to form a government. The parties will now embark on weeks of intense negotiations to try to form a government coalition.

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Ukraine: Denmark blames Finland and Norway for playing "solo" by calling Putin

Finnish President Alexander Stubb and Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Store spoke Tuesday by telephone with Russian President Vladimir Putin to open a "channel of communication" with the Kremlin. The Danish Prime Minister, Mette Frederiksen, said she was "sceptical" about the initiative and criticized her neighbours for playing it "solo".

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Israeli legislatures live: Netanyahu denounces "trying to steal the election"

Israeli voters are invited to vote on Tuesday and the turnout rate was 16.68 per cent three hours after the opening of the offices, the highest since 1981. This election must decide the fate of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and examine his assessment since the October 7 attacks. He accused his Israeli Arab opponents of trying to "fly the election", after targeting them throughout his campaign. Follow the legislative election on our direct.

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How did Benjamin Netanyahu stay in power for so long in Israel?

1999, 2006, 2019, 2023... How many times have Benjamin Netanyahu been announced as a political end? The Israeli Prime Minister went through electoral defeats, was dropped by his allies, prosecuted, and even accused of war crimes and crimes against humanity by the ICC. In every crisis, many predicted the end of his political career. Every time, however, he thwarted the prognosis. On 27 October, the Israelis were called to the polls to elect their deputies and so choose whether Netanyahu would again remain Prime Minister. How did he manage to maintain his

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Senegal: political arms around budget 2026

In Senegal, Sunday was marked by strong political tensions. At a press conference, Prime Minister Ahmadou Al Aminou accused Ousmane Sonko's Pastef of trying to block the country after the party's deputies rejected the amending finance law. A situation that could complicate the implementation of the budget for the remainder of 2026. Pastef soon replied. Elimane Ndao's correspondence from Dakar.