Jerusalem Dateline

Israel's new Knesset was sworn in yesterday, with both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot addressing parliament. Eisenkot laid out four principles for any party that aspires to be part of the coalition he's trying to form. He called Netanyahu "unfit" to serve. Meanwhile, the prime minister continued to stress the need for a unity government under his leadership and warned that no government can include parties that support terrorists. FULL REPORT: cbn.com/news/israel/israels-…

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🌄 “I lift up my eyes to the mountains—where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the Maker of heaven and earth. He will not let your foot slip—he who watches over you will not slumber; indeed, he who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep.” 🙏 Psalm 121:1–4 🕊️🇮🇱 #ShabbatShalom

A dramatic political shift could put former military chief Gadi Eisenkot in position to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, with 67 lawmakers backing him compared to Netanyahu's 46. Support from Arab parties has shaken up coalition talks, but forming a government remains uncertain. Meanwhile, President Trump is again threatening military action against Iran, warning Tehran it cannot pursue its nuclear ambitions without U.S. approval. FULL REPORT: cbn.com/news/israel/eisenkot…

The U.S. midterm elections are raising serious questions about the future of America's support for Israel. President Trump is defending the war against Iran, while Vice President JD Vance points to the war and U.S. ties with Israel as factors in the Republican losses. As Israelis voice concern about losing a longtime ally, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces a critical battle to form a government, with Islamist parties potentially holding the balance of power and raising concerns over Israel's security and Jewish identity. FULL REPORT: cbn.com/news/israel/israelis…

BREAKING: Trump says $4 BILLION in annual U.S. military aid to Israel will END in December. Democrats gain ground in Washington. Netanyahu struggles to form a government. Iran warns it's ready for war. Three major developments that could reshape the Middle East. Joshua Swanson reports from Jerusalem. #Israel #Trump #Iran

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President Isaac Herzog continues coalition talks as Israel’s election results leave no clear path to a governing majority. Meanwhile, Likud is pushing to delay certification of the vote over alleged foreign interference. On the Iran front, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance expressed optimism about a negotiated settlement, even as Tehran warns a future conflict could be broader and longer. FULL REPORT: cbn.com/news/israel/us-votes…

Nearly a week after Israel’s elections, President Isaac Herzog continues to plead with the Netanyahu and Eisenkot blocs to form a unity government. Meanwhile Prime Minister Netanyahu has warned Gadi Eisenkot against forging an alliance with anti-Zionist Arab parties. Chris Mitchell reports. FULL REPORT: cbn.com/news/israel/rough-ro… #Herzog #Israel #elections #PrayforIsrael

We asked Israelis who they voted for. Getting answers was half the battle. @Joshua_Swanson Netanyahu, Bennett, Smotrich, the economy, and another possible election. Different opinions. One recurring message: Israel needs unity. Joshua Swanson reports from Jerusalem. Support our reporting: cbn.com/SpreadTruth #IsraelElections #CBNNews

Israel's vote tally is now complete, and both Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and the opposition, led by Gadi Eisenkot are short of a parliamentary majority. The record 19 seats won by Arab parties prevent either side from forming a Zionist government, but anti-Netanyahu protesters are calling for Eisenkot to join with the Arabs to oust the prime minister. Meanwhile, President Trump received a rare in-person briefing from top military leaders, suggesting that an action against Iran is possible after the U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday.

🇮🇱 #ShabbatShalom from #Haifa overlooking Israel's beautiful northern coastline. As Israel enters Shabbat, uncertainty remains over the nation's political future while growing concerns surround Iran and the possibility of renewed regional conflict. Please continue to pray for the peace, wisdom, and protection of Israel and all those serving to defend the nation. "He who watches over Israel will neither slumber nor sleep." — Psalm 121:4

Israel’s election results have left both Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu and opposition leader Gadi #Eisenkot short of a governing majority, with #Arab parties holding a pivotal 19 seats. At the same time, a rare White House military briefing is fueling speculation about possible U.S. action against Iran. Learn what it could mean next. FULL REPORT: cbn.com/news/israel/israel-v…

Netanyahu leads Israel's election count, but neither bloc has the 61 seats needed to govern. Arab parties surge to a projected 19 seats. Herzog calls for compromise as foreign interference allegations emerge. Another election ahead? #IsraelElections #Netanyahu

As Israel's election committee completes the final count on Tuesday's vote, President Isaac Herzog is urging compromise between the bloc led by Prime Minister Benjamin #Netanyahu and the "change" bloc led by Gadi Eisenkot. Neither group has the necessary votes to form a government coalition, Netanyahu insists the next government must be a Zionist Jewish majority coalition after Arab parties gained a projected 19 seats. FULL REPORT: cbn.com/news/israel/final-is…

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Israel's Next Government: The Waiting Game Begins With nearly 85 percent of the votes counted on Wednesday morning from Israel's election, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his Likud Party again confounded the pollsters and gained more votes than any other party, making him the leading candidate to form the next government. Addressing his supporters early on Wednesday, Netanyahu declared, "The right-wing bloc has a clear, decisive majority among the Zionist public. And among the Jewish public and all those who support the Jewish state, this is what has become clear – a decisive majority."

With more than 70 percent of the vote counted in Israel, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition bloc leads the opposition with 54 seats projected in the new Knesset. That leaves the prime minister seven seats short of a majority needed to head the next government. It increases the chances of a national unity government with the Eisenkot opposition bloc as the U.S. and Israel consider a possible upcoming strike against Iran. FULL REPORT: cbn.com/news/israel/netanyah…

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