Israel & the Palestinians6 hrs agoTurnout so far highest on record as Israelis vote in pivotal electionThe elections - the first since the Hamas-led attacks on Israel and the wars which followed - are widely seen as a referendum on Benjamin Netanyahu.6 hrs ago7 hrs agoMPs and MSP detained by Israel and barred from entering West BankSNP MP Lara Bird and the Scottish Greens MSP Kate Nevens were part of an international delegation turned away by Israeli security forces.7 hrs ago13 hrs agoWhat does Israel's election mean for Gaza and the wider world?The BBC's diplomatic correspondent James Landale reports from Jerusalem as ballots are cast. 13 hrs ago23 hrs agoMacklemore begins Free Palestine tour after Ed Sheeran falloutProceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.23 hrs ago3 days agoIsrael to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalatesThe Israeli Defense Forces announces restrictions on the movement of Palestinian workers in the run-up to Tuesday's election.3 days ago3 days agoPalestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homesThe crackdown follows the killing of two Israeli soldiers by two Palestinian gunmen on Friday - and comes just days ahead of Israel's election.3 days ago4 days agoIsraeli forces begin demolishing Palestinian buildings in Hebron after two Israeli soldiers shot deadThe soldiers were killed in an attack by two Palestinian gunmen at a checkpoint outside the West Bank city on Friday morning. 4 days ago6 days agoHow Arab parties could hold critical balance of power in Israeli electionDisaffection has often driven down turnout among Arab Israelis, but there is a strong push to get rid of the right-wing governing coalition.6 days ago18 Oct 2026European diplomats attacked by Israeli settlers in West BankThe Israeli military condemns the violence but the prime minister's office says it is part of a "smear" campaign.18 Oct 2026...
