By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
The first results of Israel’s parliamentary elections put the camp of Benjamin Netanyahu, in power since 2022, in the lead. These partial results may still change, and official results are expected in the coming days, Le Monde reports.
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After shootings near Hebron, Netanyahu announces a large-scale military operation in the West Bank, and Israel demolishes buildings.
28 OctIsrael: Netanyahu urges voters to turn out after three arrests
28 OctIsraeli election leaves Knesset without a majority28 OctNetanyahou accuses Arab List of vote-buying in IsraelProvisional results in Israel’s parliamentary election put Benyamin Netanyahu’s camp behind, but the opposition led by Gadi Eisenkot has not secured a majority either, according to Le Monde, Citizen and Defimedia. With 51.8% of ballots counted, the Likud and its allies had 55 seats, against 49 for the opposition and 16 for Arab parties, according to the Electoral Commission cited by Defimedia. Both leaders claim they can form a government.
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One week before the 3 November midterm elections, the Trump administration is seeking to expand the White House’s role in organising the vote and preparing to challenge the results. The Republican camp is trailing in the polls, according to Le Monde.
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Benjamin Netanyahu called on his supporters to vote for Likud, saying opponents were trying to “steal” the Israeli election. The prime minister was responding to the arrest of three Arab financial officials suspected of holding envelopes of cash, according to Egypt Independent.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benyamin Netanyahou accused United Arab List officials of attempting to buy votes, referring to several arrests in the south of the country. Party leader Mansour Abbas rejected the accusations, while the electoral commission said the investigation was ongoing, Citizen reports.
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Truce around Oleshky holds for first 30 hoursThe local truce negotiated with US support around Oleshky, a Ukrainian city occupied by Russia, saw no violations during its first 30 hours, according to Ukrainian mediator Dmytro Lubinets. The agreement remains in force until 1 November to allow residents to leave the frontline area, reports France 24.
Cape Verde’s MpD accuses government of favouritismThe Movement for Democracy accuses the Cape Verdean government of favouring party affiliation over merit in public appointments and recruitment. The Cape Verdean Independent and Democratic Union also calls for governance based on competence, while the PAICV announces ministerial audits, reports Expresso das Ilhas.The week in Africa
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