By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Le Monde
The two main Israeli Arab lists have backed Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government. Their support would theoretically give him a majority of 67 seats, but several opposition leaders refuse to govern with these parties.
The United Arab List is recommending Gadi Eisenkot to form Israel’s next government, bringing the number of MPs backing his candidacy to 67 out of 120. The support exceeds the 61-seat majority but does not yet constitute a coalition, according to Camer.be.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Camer.be ·
The religious United Torah Judaism party refuses to recommend Benjamin Netanyahu, strengthening Gadi Eisenkot’s position in consultations to form Israel’s next government. President Isaac Herzog must now choose the lawmaker tasked with trying to secure a majority, Vanguard reports.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Vanguard ·
Four journalists were detained by Israeli authorities during the first four days of November, two of whom remained in custody on 4 November. The Committee to Protect Journalists cited arrests, alleged mistreatment and possible administrative detention, according to its statement.
🇮🇱 Israel · Source: Committee to Protect Journalists ·
Two of the 12 Western Cape municipalities where counting is complete have sufficient majorities to be run by a single party: Swartland and Berg River. The others are expected to form coalitions, while one polling station remains to be counted in Khayelitsha, according to the South African Independent Electoral Commission.
🇿🇦 South Africa · Source: IOL ·
Melania Trump calls for a lasting ceasefire in UkraineMelania Trump has called from the White House for a lasting ceasefire in Ukraine, saying a temporary agreement would not be enough. The US first lady is involved in the mediation efforts promoted by the White House, according to Le Monde.
Ethiopia to defend its dams at UN conferenceEthiopian Water Minister Habtamu Itefa accused Egyptian officials of favouring protests over technical arguments on Ethiopian dams. Addis Ababa plans to present evidence at the UN water conference in Abu Dhabi that its projects can benefit neighbouring countries, according to Fana Media Corporation.The week in Africa
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