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- 1Iran-linked accounts posed as Israelis to sway election▼Iran-linked social media accounts posing as Israelis to target election, investigation reveals
An investigation by The Jerusalem Post has found that social media accounts linked to Iran have been posing as Israelis in an effort to influence an election. The accounts reportedly adopted fake Israeli identities to spread content aimed at shaping voter opinion. The report highlights ongoing concerns about foreign interference in elections through coordinated inauthentic behaviour online.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu used his address to the United Nations General Assembly to attack Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist running for New York City mayor. In his speech, Netanyahu cast Mamdani as part of a broader threat he described as radical anti-Israel politics gaining ground in the West. The remarks drew attention because a foreign leader was openly weighing in on an American municipal election, prompting criticism and debate over interference in New York's race.
- 3Netanyahu criticises united opposition ahead of Israeli election▼Israel’s Netanyahu criticises opposition uniting against him for elections
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised opposition parties for uniting against him ahead of national elections. His comments reflect growing concern within his camp over a joint electoral challenge, as rival parties seek to pool support to end his long tenure in office. The remarks intensify what is shaping up as a sharply contested campaign in Israel.
- 4Israeli minister Smotrich calls for war in West Bank●🔴 BREAKING Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank Israeli official Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has publicly called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank. Human rights experts and analysts warn his remarks should not be dismissed as election rhetoric, saying they point to a potential escalation of Israeli military operations against Palestinians in the territory. The statement has drawn sharp criticism and concern among observers already alarmed by rising violence in the region.
- 5Israeli Poll Shows Eisenkot Tied With Netanyahu as Smotrich Rises●Israel Election Poll: Eisenkot-Netanyahu Tie as Smotrich Hits New High
A new Israeli election poll shows former IDF chief Gadi Eisenkot tied with Benjamin Netanyahu, while far-right Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich reaches a record high in support. The figures point to a fluid political landscape ahead of the vote, with the far right gaining strength even as Netanyahu's own standing faces a serious challenge.
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Arab News examines what it calls the 'Israeli question' and its role in American politics, framing debate over how Israel and US policy toward it shape American political discourse and elections. The piece argues that Israel remains a persistent and divisive issue in US domestic politics.
- 7Gaza prepares to hold elections for 1.25 million voters▼Gaza prepares for 1.25M voters amid destruction caused by Israeli attacks and security fears
Election preparations are underway in Gaza, where around 1.25 million people are registered to vote. Officials are working amid widespread destruction from Israeli attacks and serious security concerns. Observers are watching how logistics, safety and access to polling will be managed in conditions described as among the most difficult for any election.
- 8Iran-linked accounts posing as Israelis to sway election▼Investigation: Iran-linked accounts posing as Israelis to target election
An investigation has found that accounts linked to Iran have been posing as Israelis in order to influence an election, according to The Jerusalem Post. The report highlights ongoing concerns about foreign interference and covert influence operations targeting elections through fake online identities.
- 9Smotrich's call for 'war' in the West Bank draws alarm●Israel’s Smotrich calls for ‘war’ in West Bank: Rhetoric or real threat? https://www. aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/27/i sra
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has called for 'war' in the occupied West Bank, prompting debate over whether the statement is election rhetoric or a signal of real military escalation. Commenters warn his words should not be dismissed as mere campaign talk, given his influence in the Israeli government and the potential consequences for Palestinians in the territory.
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Israel's election campaign is being described as the most racist in the country's history. Commentary in the Israeli press points to inflammatory rhetoric targeting Arab citizens and Palestinian voices as a defining feature of the race, with politicians competing over increasingly hardline positions. Observers warn the campaign is normalising open hostility toward minorities and reshaping the tone of Israeli politics.
- 11Israel's environmental policy void looms beyond Netanyahu era●Even if Netanyahu loses, Israel faces a glaring void in environmental policy
Israeli commentators are highlighting a glaring gap in environmental policy that will persist regardless of who leads the government after the next election. Writing in Haaretz, analysts argue that climate protection and environmental oversight have been sidelined in Israeli politics, and that replacing Benjamin Netanyahu alone would not fix the problem. The discussion reflects growing concern that no major political force is prioritising environmental issues.
- 12Israeli election polls diverge sharply ahead of Knesset vote▼Knesset polls vary wildly, outcome still in question as election approaches
Opinion polls ahead of Israel's upcoming Knesset election are showing widely divergent results, leaving the likely outcome uncertain. With surveys differing on party support and potential coalition scenarios, analysts and voters are watching closely as campaigning intensifies and the vote approaches.
- 13Will Israel's 2026 election be Avigdor Liberman's swan song?▼Will Israel's 2026 election represent Liberman’s swan song? – opinion
Commentary in Israel is weighing whether the 2026 election will mark the political end of Avigdor Liberman. The opinion piece asks if the Yisrael Beiteinu leader can survive politically, reflecting ongoing speculation about his party's future, coalition dynamics, and the broader shape of Israel's next national vote.
- 14Smotrich Accuses Israel's Attorney General of Election Meddling▼Far-Right Minister Smotrich Accuses Attorney General of Election Meddling Over E1 Settlement Freeze
Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has accused Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of politically motivated interference, after she ordered a freeze on planning approvals for the E1 settlement project in the occupied West Bank. Smotrich, who oversees settlement policy, claims the move is designed to influence the upcoming election. The dispute deepens the ongoing conflict between the government and the attorney general over settlement expansion and the rule of law.
- 15Smotrich Accuses Israeli Attorney General of Election Interference●Far-Right Minister Smotrich Accuses AG of Election Interference Over E1 Construction Freeze
Far-right Israeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich has accused Attorney General Gali Baharav-Miara of election interference after she moved to freeze construction plans in the E1 settlement area between Jerusalem and Maale Adumim. Smotrich framed the halt as a politically motivated attempt to influence the outcome of Israel's upcoming election, intensifying his ongoing conflict with the country's legal establishment over settlement policy.