NYT Middle East

1. Netanyahu accuses Arab citizens of ‘trying to steal the elections’ in racial appeal to voters.

2. Relatives of victims of the Oct. 7 attack are running for Parliament.

3. In Congress, Support for Israel Is Waning Among Democrats

   Anger has focused on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has become a political lightning rod in the United States, and the high death toll in Gaza.

4. Israeli Election Authorities and Volunteers Seek to Counter Threats to Voting

   Election observers point to risks including the growing sophistication and prevalence of A.I.-generated content and senior government officials who have repeatedly suggested the results could be rigged.

5. Votes from Israel’s Arab citizens could help decide the election.

6. Why parties with dim prospects get so much airtime in Israel.

7. 2 Right-Wingers Who Broke With Netanyahu Could Bid to Unseat Him

   The political evolutions of Naftali Bennett, a former prime minister, and Avigdor Liberman, a former defense minister, are indicative of how Benjamin Netanyahu has polarized Israel.

8. Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich Diverge in Israel’s Election

   Itamar Ben-Gvir and Bezalel Smotrich lead ultranationalist parties that previously joined forces, in deals brokered by Benjamin Netanyahu. They are not on the same slate this time.

9. 5 Key Moments From Israel’s Pivotal Election Campaign

   New political alliances, a contentious A.I. video and accusations about security failures all featured in the run-up to Tuesday’s election, widely seen as one of the most consequential in Israeli history.

10. The Key Election Issues Dividing Israelis as They Vote

    The question of accountability for the government’s failures in the Hamas-led attacks on Oct. 7, 2023, looms over the election.

11. Jordan Says Its Deadly Strikes in Syria Targeted Islamic State

    The airstrikes late Monday, which a Syrian agency said killed at least seven civilians, were in retaliation for an attack on a Jordanian church, Jordan said.

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13. In Israel’s Election, It’s Nationalism vs. Founding Ideals

    As Israel votes, ever more strident hard-right views compete with hopes for a diverse land. The outcome could shape the country’s identity for years.

14. Netanyahu Pushed for Attack on Iran Ahead of Israeli Election, Officials Say

    Israel’s military chief resisted the prime minister, who then pressed in recent days for a separate action, short of an overt strike, according to an official and a person briefed on the matter.

15. Israel Has Committed Genocidal Acts in Gaza Since Cease-Fire, U.N. Human Rights Panel Says

    The panel also accuses Israel of committing crimes against humanity in the West Bank. Israel condemned the report.

16. Egypt OKs Military Aid to Saudis in Fight With Houthis

    The Egyptians will commit forces for defensive purposes only, officials have said, as the kingdom exchanges increasingly deadly strikes with the Iranian-backed militia in Yemen.

17. Flurry of Diplomacy in Iran Amid Reports of U.S. and Israeli Plans to Renew War

    Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan made a rare joint visit to Tehran amid reports that the U.S. and Israel were drawing up plans to renew their attacks on Iran.

18. U.S. Army Trains Apache Helicopter Pilots to Shoot Drones

    The U.S. Army is training Apache pilots to shoot down drones as militaries around the world assess the efficacy of 20th-century technologies in a new era.

19. Jordan Arrests 3 in Connection With Church Attack, State Media Reports

    Nine people were killed and dozens were wounded in the attack last week on a Greek Orthodox Church in southern Jordan.

20. Israeli Jews Across the Spectrum Face an Election of Fears

    Supporters and opponents of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu have expressed intense anxieties about isolation abroad, security at home and the future of Israel’s identity.