'This is an attempt to create a narrative that the IDF is a defeatist military,' a senior security official told Haaretz after reports of a clash between Netanyahu and the IDF chief over a possible pre-election strike in Iran

Lula won more than 64 million votes, defeating Flavio Bolsonaro by over four million. 'Democracy forever, dictatorship never again,' he told supporters in São Paulo, as world leaders welcomed the result and Trump called it 'terrible'

After October 7, years of corruption and attacks on democracy, Tuesday's election offers Israelis a chance to hold Netanyahu accountable at the ballot box

Hostage families and survivors of the Hamas-led attack gathered in Tel Aviv on Election Day morning and called on voters to commemorate the memory of their loved ones by 'taking responsibility and bringing about change'

With the International Criminal Court warrant looming and fears of Israel's growing isolation, Netanyahu may be willing to give up the premiership – and his right-wing bloc – to protect himself

Turnout has surged in Arab communities, with several towns already matching or surpassing 2022 totals. But voting is up across Israel, driving record turnout

Israelis' disillusionment with politics did not deter them from breaking voter turnout records by noon. But throughout the day, some were still undecided about whom to vote for – if at all. 'I don't believe Bibi or Gadi,' one said. 'I only trust God'

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