Likud readies fraud complaints over Arab polling stations, reports say
Hebrew media say party activists discussed a 'stolen election' campaign if Netanyahu loses; the elections committee says there is no evidence of widespread fraud.
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Jordan strikes armed groups in Syria over Karak church attack
Jordan's air force said it hit groups linked to Friday's deadly attack; Syria said seven civilians, including three children, were killed in Daraa and Sweida.
Israelis vote in a close election for the 26th Knesset
Polls show Netanyahu's bloc and the opposition both short of 61 seats; turnout at 10am was the highest for that hour since 1981. Exit polls are due at 10pm.
Netanyahu pressed for Iran strike before the vote, but Trump said wait — CNN
US and Israeli sources told CNN that Washington asked Israel to delay any joint action; the prime minister's office called the report fake news.
Monday 26 October 2026 · 3 stories
Abbas meets new Iraqi prime minister in Amman
The Palestinian president briefed Ali al-Zaidi on Gaza and the West Bank and on the PA's financial crisis, which he blamed on $7bn in withheld revenues.
Mecca pact states meet in Tehran as Saudi Arabia downs more Houthi drones
Iran held talks with Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Turkey on regional security while the Houthis claimed attacks on Saudi oil stations and Riyadh airport.
Hezbollah rearming with Iranian cash for possible new war, sources say
Lebanese security sources told Reuters the group has used the lull since June to rebuild its drone and explosives capacity, though it is not yet fully prepared.
Friday 23 October 2026 · 1 story
Jerusalem Patriarchate condemns deadly attack on Karak church
Gunmen opened fire during a funeral at St George's Greek Orthodox Church in Karak; the Patriarchate said Jordan's Christians would stay in their homeland.