Israelis hold final rally against Netanyahu ahead of consequential election
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The rally shows significant public opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu just before an election that analysts say could reshape Israel’s political direction, affecting domestic policy and regional stability.
Israelis held a final large rally against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ahead of what has been described as the most consequential election in the country's history. Meanwhile, the death toll rose from Friday's attack on a church in Jordan. And an Iranian military commander said his country will not allow US warships to enter the Persian Gulf as concerns grow of a return to all-out war. Here is the latest news from the Middle East on Saturday. Read our full coverage here. Thousands rally in
Israel’s parliamentary elections determine which parties form the government and who holds the prime minister’s office; Benjamin Netanyahu has been a dominant figure in Israeli politics for decades, and large public protests are a common indicator of voter sentiment ahead of a vote.
- •Results of the upcoming Israeli election and which parties gain enough seats to form a government
- •Potential policy changes announced by any new coalition regarding security and the economy
- •Reactions from regional actors to the election outcome, especially concerning Israel’s relations with neighboring countries