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How could Israel break political deadlock? Here are four scenarios
Israel looks to be in political deadlock. With 85% of votes counted, neither incumbent Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, nor his key challenger Gadi Eisenkot look set to have sufficient seats for a majority. In order to form a government, it looks likely one of the leading parties would have to break their campaign promises - meaning the most probable outcome may well be new elections. Here are four possible scenarios.
Israel vai às urnas, e legado do 7 de outubro pode definir se Netanyahu terá seu sétimo mandato
Os israelenses estão indo às urnas nesta terça-feira (27/10) para o que muitos consideram uma das eleições mais cruciais da história do país. Fique por dentro das notícias que importam para você! Pesquisas divulgadas na semana passada sugerem que a disputa é apertada entre o atual primeiro-ministro, Benjamin Netanyahu, e o ex-chefe militar Gadi Eisenkot.
Israel vai às urnas, e legado do 7 de outubro pode definir se Netanyahu terá seu sétimo mandato
Crédito, Reuters / Getty Images Legenda da foto, Pesquisas publicadas na semana passada sugerem que Gadi Eisenkot (à esquerda) está em uma disputa acirrada com Benjamin Netanyahu (à direita) Article Information Author, Tom Bennett Role, Da BBC News em Jerusalém Published Há 37 minutos Tempo de leitura: 8 min Os israelenses estão indo às urnas nesta terça-feira (27/10) para o que muitos consideram uma das eleições mais cruciais da história do país.
Kwa nini uchaguzi huu unaweza kubadili siasa za Israel na hatma ya Netanyahu?
Usomaji maandishi tu kupunguza gharama za data Chanzo cha picha, Reuters / Getty Images Maelezo ya picha, Kura za maoni zilizochapishwa Ijumaa zinaonyesha kuwa Gadi Eisenkot (kushoto) na Waziri Mkuu Benjamin Netanyahu (kulia) wanachuana vikali katika kinyang'anyiro hicho.
Kép forrás, Reuters / Getty Images Képaláírás, A pénteken közzétett közvélemény-kutatások szerint Gadi Eisenkot (balra) szoros versenyben áll a hivatalban lévő Benjamin Netanjahuval (jobbra). Cikk Szerző, Tom Bennett Pozíció, Jeruzsálem Publikálva 23 perce Izraelben kedden választásokat tartanak. Sokan úgy vélik, ez lehet az ország történetének egyik legmeghatározóbb voksolása. Ez az első választás a 2023.
Israel to close West Bank crossings on election day as crackdown escalates
All West Bank land crossings will be closed during Tuesday's election in Israel, the country's military says, and Palestinian workers will be barred from entering all settlements. The restrictions come amid a crackdown in the occupied West Bank after Palestinian gunmen killed two Israeli soldiers in the territory.
Palestinian families displaced as Israeli forces demolish Hebron homes, local officials say
The Israeli military has launched a sweeping crackdown in the occupied West Bank, demolishing homes and businesses in the city of Hebron and displacing hundreds of families, according to local officials. Footage shared online showed destruction caused by Israeli bulldozers, with at least one whole street appearing to have been flattened. The military has also cordoned off the city, heavily restricting the movement of its 200,000 residents.
Soldados israelenses são mortos em ataque de supostos atiradores palestinos na Cisjordânia
Dois soldados israelenses foram mortos a tiros por dois supostos atiradores palestinos na Cisjordânia ocupada, informou o Exército israelense. Três israelenses ficaram feridos no ataque. Os suspeitos foram mortos, segundo as autoridades. Fique por dentro das notícias que importam para você! O incidente ocorreu em um posto de controle militar, na entrada da cidade de Hebron.
Soldados israelenses são mortos em ataque de supostos atiradores palestinos na Cisjordânia
BBC News Brasil Ataque em posto de controle de fronteira veio a poucos dias de eleições gerais no país; Netanyahu ordena fechamento da Cisjordânia. Notícia Usada para todas matérias e reportagens que retratem fatos ou descrevam situações. Matéria baseada em fatos observados e verificados pelo repórter com fontes diversas. Notícias não possuem a opinião do repórter. Quando há análise, deve haver as duas definições: notícia e análise.
Soldados israelenses são mortos em ataque de supostos atiradores palestinos na Cisjordânia
Resumo Dois soldados israelenses morreram e três ficaram feridos em um ataque a tiros perto de Hebron, na Cisjordânia; os dois atiradores palestinos foram mortos no local. Em resposta, o primeiro-ministro Benjamin Netanyahu ordenou o bloqueio total da região. O atentado ocorre a poucos dias das eleições gerais em Israel, acirrando as tensões e influenciando diretamente a campanha política, em meio a apelos da coalizão governista por ações militares ampliadas.
Soldados israelenses são mortos em ataque de supostos atiradores palestinos na Cisjordânia
Crédito, AFP Legenda da foto, A agência de notícias AFP publicou imagens de um dos suspeitos pelo ataque Article Information Author, Tom Bennett Role, BBC News Reporting from, Jerusalem Published Há 4 minutos Tempo de leitura: 3 min Dois soldados israelenses foram mortos a tiros por dois supostos atiradores palestinos na Cisjordânia ocupada, informou o Exército israelense. Três israelenses ficaram feridos no ataque. Os suspeitos foram mortos, segundo as autoridades.
Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting
Follow Five Israelis wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed in West Bank shooting Fri, October 23, 2026 at 5:25 AM EDT The attack happened at a military checkpoint at the entrance to the city of Hebron [Reuters] Five Israelis have been wounded and two suspected Palestinian attackers killed by Israeli security forces following a shooting in the occupied West Bank, Israeli officials say.
Exemple de réussite : le partenariat entre WACKER et Nordmann
Des partenariats solides, une expertise technique et une vision commune des besoins futurs du marché caractérisent la collaboration entre WACKER et Nordmann au Royaume-Uni. Depuis le lancement de leur partenariat stratégique dans le domaine des élastomères de silicone en avril 2025, leur présence sur les marchés européens n'a cessé de se renforcer.
Russian online retail warehouses hit by deadly Ukrainian strikes
Seven people have been killed and 49 injured after Ukrainian drones struck two warehouses belonging to Russia's biggest online retailer, Wildberries, according to Russian officials. All deaths and 25 of the injuries occurred at a warehouse in the city of Tambov, roughly 295 miles (475km) south-east of Moscow. The remaining 24 injuries occurred at another Wildberries warehouse in Elektrostal in the Moscow region.
Anton du Beke 'devastated' over Ann Widdecombe death as politicians share shock at murder probe
Political leaders and a TV star have expressed their sadness and shock at the death of Ann Widdecombe as police investigate the case as murder. Anton Du Beke, who was her partner on Strictly Come Dancing in 2010, said he was devastated by her death, which he called the "saddest of news".
Ông Trump nói đoàn đàm phán Mỹ 'đừng vội' với Iran
Nguồn hình ảnh, AFP/Getty Images Chụp lại hình ảnh, Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump nói "cả hai bên cần thời gian" để đạt được thỏa thuận Tác giả, Tom Bennett , Washington DC Được đăng 3 phút trước Thời gian đọc: 4 phút Tổng thống Mỹ Donald Trump cho biết ông đã chỉ thị các nhà đàm phán "không nên vội vàng khi thỏa thuận" với Iran, sau khi trước đó bóng gió rằng một thỏa thuận sắp đạt được.
Trump'tan ABD müzakerecilerine: 'İran'la anlaşma için acele etmeyin'
Kaynak, AFP / Getty Images Fotoğraf altı yazısı, US President Donald Trump said "both sides must take their time" to reach deal Haber bilgisi Yazan, Jaroslav Lukiv ve Yazan, Tom Bennett Bildirdiği yer, Washington DC Yayın tarihi 5 dakika önce Okuma süresi 3 dk Gündemi BBC Türkçe'den takip etmek artık WhatsApp'ta da mümkün. Haberlerimizin doğrudan telefonunuza gelmesi için tıklayın.
UN human rights chief calls on US to conclude probe into Iran school strike
A reported 168 people were killed in the strike on Shajareh Tayyebeh school in Minab, southern Iran [Anadolu via Getty Images] The UN's human rights chief has urged the US to conclude its investigation and publish its findings into a deadly strike on an Iranian primary school that happened on the first day of the war last month. The bombing "evoked a visceral horror," Volker Türk said at an urgent debate in the UN Human Rights Council, saying there "must be justice for the terrible harm done".
Israel tuyên bố đã tiêu diệt chỉ huy hải quân Iran phụ trách phong tỏa eo biển Hormuz
Nguồn hình ảnh, Tasnim Tác giả, Tom Bennett 3 phút trước Thời gian đọc: 4 phút Israel tuyên bố đã tiêu diệt chỉ huy hải quân Iran, người giám sát việc phong tỏa gần như hoàn toàn eo biển Hormuz. Theo Bộ trưởng Quốc phòng Israel, ông Alireza Tangsiri, chỉ huy hải quân thuộc Lực lượng Vệ binh Cách mạng Hồi giáo (IRGC), "chịu trách nhiệm trực tiếp về hành động khủng bố đánh bom và phong tỏa eo biển Hormuz", đã "thiệt mạng".
Người định cư Israel nhắm vào làng của người Palestine ở khu Bờ Tây, tấn công người dân và tài sản
Nguồn hình ảnh, AFP/Getty Images Chụp lại hình ảnh, Nhiều ngôi nhà ở làng Fanduqmiya đã bị thiêu rụi Tác giả, Tom Bennett, và Tác giả, James Waterhouse, Vai trò, tường thuật từ Jerusalem 4 phút trước Thời gian đọc: 6 phút Những người định cư Do Thái cực đoan đã thực hiện hàng loạt vụ tấn công vào các làng mạc của người Palestine ở khu Bờ Tây bị chiếm đóng, đốt cháy nhà cửa, xe cộ và ruộng đồng.
Pemukim Israel menyerang desa-desa Palestina di Tepi Barat – 'Aksi kekerasan meningkat sejak serangan ke Iran'
Sumber gambar, AFP via Getty Images Keterangan gambar, Seorang warga Palestina memeriksa rumah keluarganya yang dibakar di Desa Fanduqmiya, sebelah barat daya Jenin di Tepi Barat, pada 22 Maret 2026. Informasi artikel Penulis, Tom Bennett, dan Penulis, James Waterhouse, Peranan, reporting from Jerusalem 5 menit yang lalu Waktu membaca: 4 menit Para pemukim ekstremis Yahudi melancarkan serangkaian serangan terhadap desa-desa Palestina di Tepi Barat.
Batı Şeria'daki Yahudi yerleşimciler Filistin köylerine saldırdı
Kaynak, AFP via Getty Images Fotoğraf altı yazısı, Fundukmiye köyünde evler kundaklandı. Haber bilgisi Yazan, Tom Bennett, ve Yazan, James Waterhouse, Bildirdiği yer, Kudüs 13 dakika önce Okuma süresi 3 dk Aşırılık yanlısı Yahudi yerleşimciler, işgal altındaki Batı Şeria'daki Filistin köylerine bir dizi saldırı düzenledi ve evleri, araçları, tarım alanlarını ateşe verdi.
Colonos israelíes atacan aldeas palestinas en Cisjordania en un aumento de la violencia en el territorio ocupado Original
Fuente de la imagen, Getty Images Pie de foto, Varias viviendas fueron incendiados en presuntos ataques de colonos judíos. Información del artículo Autor, Tom Bennett, Informa desde, Londres y Autor, James Waterhouse, Informa desde, Jerusalén 14 minutos Tiempo de lectura: 4 min Colonos judíos extremistas llevaron a cabo una serie de ataques contra aldeas palestinas en Cisjordania, donde incendiaron viviendas, vehículos y campos agrícolas.
Iranian strike hits near Israeli nuclear facility after Tehran says its site targeted
A satellite image of the Shimon Peres Negev Nuclear Research Facility, taken in 2020 [Maxar] An Iranian missile strike has hit the town of Dimona in southern Israel, near to a nuclear facility. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) said it was not aware of any damage to the nuclear research facility located about eight miles (13km) outside Dimona. Iranian state TV said the strike was in response to a reported attack on Iran's Natanz nuclear facility earlier on Saturday.
Trump threatens to send ICE into airports unless funding deal reached
[Getty Images] US President Donald Trump has threatened to send agents from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to provide security at airports, unless a deal is reached to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). "I will move our brilliant and patriotic ICE Agents to the Airports where they will do Security like no one has ever seen before," Trump posted on Truth Social on Saturday.
Trump threatens to sue Trevor Noah over Epstein joke at Grammys
The South African comedian was hosting the music awards [Getty Images] US President Donald Trump has threatened to sue comedian Trevor Noah after he joked about Trump and Jeffrey Epstein at the Grammy Awards.
Baada ya Venezuela, nchi zipi ziko kwenye 'hatari' ya kulengwa na Trump?
Usomaji maandishi tu kupunguza gharama za data Chanzo cha picha, Getty Images Maelezo kuhusu taarifa Author, Tom Bennett 6 Januari 2026 Muda wa kusoma: Dakika 5 Muhula wa pili wa Rais wa Marekani, Donald Trump, unaendelea kuundwa kwa misingi ya malengo yake ya sera za kigeni. Hatua zake za hivi karibuni zinaonyesha mwelekeo wa matumizi ya nguvu katika kulinda maslahi ya Marekani katika maeneo yanayoonekana kuwa ndani ya ushawishi wake.
Passenger describes 'chaos' after head-on Machu Picchu train collision
[Reuters] A passenger has described "chaos" after two trains collided head-on near Peru's most popular tourist attraction, Machu Picchu. Niels Honkoop, 33, told the BBC he had switched seats part-way through the journey from the middle of the train to the back, before it crashed, injuring many of those sitting near the front. "I saw staff running around and people crying and people on the floor and chaos erupted," he said.
Dignitas founder dies by assisted suicide aged 92, group says
The founder of the Swiss right-to-die organisation Dignitas has died by assisted suicide, the group says. Ludwig Minelli, 92, died on Saturday, days before his 93rd birthday. The group paid tribute to Minelli, saying he had led a "life for freedom of choice, self-determination, and human rights". Minelli founded Dignitas in 1998, and since then it has helped thousands of people to die.
Iran confirms it seized tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has confirmed it seized a tanker on Friday morning in the Strait of Hormuz. The Talara tanker, sailing under the flag of the Marshall Islands, was travelling from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Singapore. The IRGC said it was found to be "in violation of the law by carrying unauthorised cargo", but did not provide details of the violation. Reports suggest it was carrying high-sulphur gasoil.
'Não esperávamos que nos afetasse assim'; como pensam os israelenses de bairro atingido por mísseis do Irã
Bat Yam, ao sul de Tel Aviv, é há muito tempo um reduto de apoio à coalizão do governo de direita de Israel. Nas primeiras horas da manhã de domingo (15/1), um míssil iraniano atingiu um prédio residencial de 10 andares, matando pelo menos oito pessoas, e soterrando dezenas de outras sob os escombros.
Israeli navy strikes Houthi-controlled port city of Hudaydah
Israeli navy ships have struck targets in the port city of Hudaydah in Houthi-controlled Yemen. The Israeli military said in a statement the strikes were carried out in response to Houthi missiles targeting Israel and were aimed at stopping the use of the port for "military purposes". There were no immediate reports of casualties. Images posted on social media showed black plumes of smoke rising from the port, with Houthi-run al-Masirah TV reporting two separate strikes.
Israel expels residents of three major West Bank refugee camps Original
Israel expels residents of three major West Bank refugee camps Getty Images The Israeli military has been conducting a major operation in the northern West Bank since January Israel has expelled the residents of three refugee camps in the occupied West Bank as it steps up a major month-long operation in the Palestinian territory. Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz said the camps in Jenin, Tulkarm and Nur Shams were now "empty" and would be occupied by the Israeli military for the coming year.
Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid Original
Baltic states unplug from Russia and join EU power grid Tom Bennett Getty Images The Baltic states of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are now unplugged from Russia's electricity grid and have joined the European Union's network. Plans for the move - which have been in the works since 2007 - were seen as essential for European security and had been brought brought forward after Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022.
The 5 key priorities for the NPQ and ECF reviews
The government announced last week it will review the full suite of national professional qualifications (NPQs), with a particular focus on teaching pupils with special educational needs and disabilities and operational aspects of leadership, such as budgeting.
Incógnitas en el Líbano
Después de que miles de beepers y walkie-talkies explotaran en el Líbano, hiriendo a miles de personas y matando al menos a 39, todavía se están reconstruyendo cómo se llevó a cabo tal operación. Estas son las preguntas sin respuesta que dejan los ataques sin precedentes que han sacudido a la sociedad libanesa. ¿Cómo se infiltraron en los beepers?
6 incógnitas sobre explosões de pagers e walkie-talkies no Líbano
Depois de milhares de pagers e walkie-talkies terem explodido esta semana no Líbano, ferindo milhares de pessoas e matando pelo menos 39, os detalhes de como essa operação foi feita ainda estão sendo apurados. O grupo armado Hezbollah, cujos membros e sistemas de comunicação foram atacados, culpou , que não comentou sobre o assunto. A BBC seguiu as pistas sobre o que aconteceu em Taiwan, passando pelo Japão, Hungria, Israel e de volta ao Líbano.
6 incógnitas sobre explosões de pagers e walkie-talkies no Líbano
Depois de milhares de pagers e walkie-talkies terem explodido esta semana no Líbano, ferindo milhares de pessoas e matando pelo menos 39, os detalhes de como essa operação foi feita ainda estão sendo apurados. O grupo armado Hezbollah, cujos membros e sistemas de comunicação foram atacados, culpou Israel, que não comentou sobre o assunto. A BBC seguiu as pistas sobre o que aconteceu em Taiwan, passando pelo Japão, Hungria, Israel e de volta ao Líbano.
6 incógnitas sobre explosões de pagers e walkie-talkies no Líbano
Depois de milhares de pagers e walkie-talkies terem explodido esta semana no Líbano, ferindo milhares de pessoas e matando pelo menos 39, os detalhes de como essa operação foi feita ainda estão sendo apurados. O grupo armado Hezbollah, cujos membros e sistemas de comunicação foram atacados, culpou Israel, que não comentou sobre o assunto. A BBC seguiu as pistas sobre o que aconteceu em Taiwan, passando pelo Japão, Hungria, Israel e de volta ao Líbano.
6 incógnitas que dejan los mortales ataques con beepers y walkie-talkies en Líbano
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Hezbollah device explosions: The unanswered questions
After thousands of pagers and radio devices exploded in two separate incidents in Lebanon - injuring thousands of people and killing at least 37 - details are still being pieced together as to how such an operation was carried out. Lebanon and Hezbollah, whose members and communication systems were targeted, have blamed Israel – though Israel is yet to comment. The BBC has followed a trail from Taiwan, to Japan, Hungary, Israel and back to Lebanon. Here are the unanswered questions.
Funeral held for US-Turkish activist killed in West Bank
Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a joint US-Turkish citizen who was shot dead in the occupied West Bank last week. A guard of honour carried Eygi’s coffin during the funeral ceremony, which took place in her home district of Didim, in western Turkey. Israel has said it was “highly likely” the 26-year-old activist was killed by its forces during a protest in the West Bank on 6 September. Turkey says it was an intentional killing.
Funeral held for US-Turkish activist killed in West Bank
September 14, 2024 at 12:35 PM Hundreds of people have attended the funeral of activist Aysenur Ezgi Eygi, a joint US-Turkish citizen who was shot dead in the occupied West Bank last week. A guard of honour carried Eygi’s coffin during the funeral ceremony, which took place in her home district of Didim, in western Turkey. Israel has said it was “highly likely” the 26-year-old activist was killed by its forces during a protest in the West Bank on 6 September.
Haiti expands state of emergency to whole country
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Haiti expands state of emergency to whole country
Tom Bennett - BBC News September 5, 2024 at 2:42 AM·1 min read The Haitian authorities have expanded a state of emergency to the whole country as the government battles violent gangs that have taken control of large parts of the capital - and are attempting to move into other regions. The move comes as the US Secretary of State Antony Blinken prepares to visit the Caribbean nation, where he will meet Prime Minister Garry Conille to discuss “forthcoming steps in Haiti’s democratic transition”.
Russia pushes on key Ukraine city while Kyiv's Kursk incursion slows
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Russia has made sweeping advances in recent days that threaten to outweigh the gains made by Ukraine in its cross-border attack into the Kursk region. Russian forces are just a few kilometres from the Ukrainian city of Pokrovsk, a crucial logistics hub used by the Ukrainian military. Home to a key railway station and major roads, Pokrovsk is an essential supply and reinforcement point for Ukraine’s troops on the eastern front line.
Israel agrees to pauses in fighting for polio vaccine drive
Tom Bennett - BBC News August 29, 2024 at 4:17 PM·3 min read Israel has agreed to a series of “humanitarian pauses” in Gaza to allow for the vaccination of children against polio, the World Health Organisation (WHO) has said. The campaign will aim to vaccinate around 640,000 children across the Gaza strip and will begin on Sunday, senior WHO official Rik Peeperkorn said. It will be rolled out in three separate stages, across the central, southern and northern parts of the strip.
4 incógnitas em torno do naufrágio do iate de luxo na Itália
Ainda demorará muito até que se saiba como foi exatamente o naufrágio do iate Bayesian que navegava sob a bandeira do Reino Unido. O super iate de luxo transportava 22 pessoas quando uma forte tempestade que criou trombas d'água o atingiu na manhã de segunda-feira (19/8). Seis corpos foram resgatados do naufrágio. Especula-se sobre o que deu errado, e se a culpa foi do capitão, da tripulação ou por conta de falhas do próprio iate.
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