By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on France 24
Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak says Benjamin Netanyahu suffered a major electoral defeat, despite the absence of a clear majority. He calls on Gadi Eisenkot to ally with Arab parties and accuses his rival of considering a strike against Iran to remain in power, in an interview with France 24.
Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud remains Israel’s largest party, but the right-wing bloc no longer has the 61 seats needed to govern. The opposition has more lawmakers on paper, but its divisions and the role of the Arab parties could still allow the prime minister to remain in power, according to Egypt Independent.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Egypt Independent ·
Benyamin Netanyahu has baselessly accused electoral fraud of contributing to the historic gains made by Arab parties in Israel’s election, an allegation rejected by their leaders. Authorities are investigating but do not believe the vote’s integrity was systematically compromised, while the results produce no clear majority. Business Day, Sowetan, TimesLIVE and Caasimada Online, citing Reuters or the AP, report that Arab parties could play a decisive role in forming the next government.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Business Day (South Africa) ·
The article traces the career of Benjamin Netanyahu, former soldier, diplomat and Israeli prime minister, without announcing any new development. It invites readers to comment on his career and political choices.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Zambian Observer ·
Argentine President Javier Milei congratulated Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after the strong results attributed to Likud in the Israeli elections. Milei praised his leadership and ability to defy forecasts, according to the Zambian Observer.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Zambian Observer ·
World Bank calls for financing to support sub-Saharan Africa’s urbanisationThe World Bank is calling for more investment in transport, affordable housing and land-use planning in sub-Saharan African cities. Their population is expected to increase by 748 million between 2025 and 2050, creating job potential but also major municipal financing needs, according to the ANG agency.The week in Africa
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