Israeli President Isaac Herzog said there were threats 'both internal and external' to the October poll. AFPInfoIsaac Herzog says 'elections are not civil war' after four years of Netanyahu government divisions
Israeli President Isaac Herzog warned of "threats to the integrity of the elections, both internal and external" as the country prepares for October polls.
Ultra-Orthodox protests against mandatory military conscription turned violent, with demonstrators breaching a military prison fence and clashing with military police.
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faced criticism over an AI-generated video widely interpreted as mocking a rival politician's son, who died in Gaza.
National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir reportedly ordered police to include his ministry's logo in official announcements, raising concerns over electoral manipulation.
