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The new slate is also expected to include independent figures. It will run against Fatah, led by Abu Mazen. The elections are expected in November.

Vanity Fair reports that J.D. Vance reached out to Clinton campaign staff with advice ahead of the 2016 election. His office rejects the claim that he tried to help her win: "We 100 percent reject the characterization."

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has canceled his trip to the UN General Assembly amid growing pressure within his party. After a defeat in Saxony-Anhalt, more elections on Sunday could deepen the crisis surrounding his leadership.

Republican Senator Ted Cruz, known for his support for Israel, has announced that he is interested in seeking his party’s nomination and the U.S. presidency in the next election. Vice President J.D. Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are also expected to be contenders.

Polls in France indicate that far-left candidate Jean-Luc Mélenchon could advance to the second round of the presidential election, where he would face far-right leader Marine Le Pen.

Israelis living abroad who plan to travel to Israel to exercise their right to vote report that the government website for checking eligibility is not working. Eligibility checks end tonight, and citizens fear that anyone who does not register will not be allowed to vote.

Nicaraguan President Daniel Ortega has declared that his country will no longer hold elections. The announcement follows years of crushing the opposition, consolidating power, and steadily dismantling democratic institutions.

Israel’s High Court has temporarily frozen key provisions of the new communications law, citing petitions that raised serious concerns about the legislative process.

A report released by outgoing State Comptroller Matanyahu Englman says foreign actors sent millions of messages from fake profiles and ran campaigns designed to stir panic among the Israeli public. The comptroller warned: "Without an organized government response, these attempts could harm state sovereignty and undermine the electoral system."

President Isaac Herzog responded to criticism from Turkey's foreign minister, reaffirmed Israel's role in fighting terrorism, and urged Israelis to preserve national unity.

The possible merger would target center-right voters who oppose Netanyahu’s current coalition but do not want to join the Israeli left

Netanyahu is trying to widen his coalition path beyond his usual right-wing bloc, without giving up his core national red lines

A political earthquake in Hungary: the opposition led by Peter Magyar wins 138 of 199 seats—more than two-thirds—ending Viktor Orbán’s 16-year rule. The former prime minister concedes: "We will continue to serve our homeland and the Hungarian people even from the opposition... 2.5 million voters will not be abandoned. We never give up."