Elections
Death of Saif al-Islam Gadhafi deepens Libya’s political fragmentation - analysis
Whether Libya moves toward a unified state or renewed fragmentation now depends on whether a new mediator emerges to replace the one that is gone.
PA drafts constitution, omits Jewish ties to Jerusalem, calls for Sharia legal system
US citizenship to be required for midterm voters, according to new bill
Pro-Israel Arab-Israeli activist Yoseph Haddad weighs Knesset run, poll tests strength
Erdogan names controversial prosecutor as new Turkish justice minister
Akin Gurlek was the chief prosecutor behind the crackdown on the Turkish opposition party. His appointment marks the first cabinet shuffle since the last election.
Socialist Seguro wins Portugal presidency, defeats far-right Ventura
With conservative backing, Seguro becomes Portugal’s first Socialist president in 20 years, succeeding Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa.
Thailand PM’s Bhumjaithai party secures decisive election victory
The People's Party, which led some polls in the run-up to the vote, trailed on 117, with the Pheu Thai Party third with 74.
Supermajority of Israeli Arabs support re-establishing Joint List for Knesset elections, poll shows
A new poll by ArPanel reveals strong backing among Israeli Arabs for a unified Joint List, with 82% in favor and a clear preference for new candidates in the upcoming Knesset election.
Trump administration team seizes Puerto Rico voting machines in election security probe
A team under intelligence chief Tulsi Gabbard examined Puerto Rico voting machines for security flaws, but found no evidence of Venezuelan interference.
Trump declines to take sides between Vance, Rubio in 2028 successor debate
Trump also endorsed a MAGA prosecutor in Georgia against Marjorie Taylor Greene, stepped back from a major media merger fight between Netflix and Warner Bros, and faced Human Rights Watch criticism.
Political games and a message to the West: Expert expects more mock democracy from PA elections
Prof. Kobi Michael said that it was likely PA President Mahmoud Abbas would find another way to postpone elections if it seemed Fatah would lose.
Ex jihadi fighter Shahid Butt launches bid for Birmingham council seat
Butt was convicted in 1999 for his alleged involvement in a plot targeting the British consulate, a church, and a hotel in Aden, Yemen.
Return of Arab Joint List takes seats from opposition while Likud strengthens - poll
The revived Joint List would win 13 seats, up from the 10 currently projected when the parties ran separately. The seats came at the expense of Yesh Atid, Naftali Bennett, and Gadi Eisenkot.
IDI expert weighs if joint lists pose threat to Netanyahu ahead of Israel's elections - interview
Opposition parties remaining separate may actually offer strategic advantages for campaigning against Netanyahu, Rahat explained.
