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Mitsotakis on Turkey-Libya deal: Drawing a diagonal line ignores Greek islands – Energy projects must not be held hostage
Speaking at the Manama Dialogue, the Greek prime minister challenged Ankara’s maritime claims, highlighted Greece’s role in regional energy security and expressed confidence ahead of the next elections


Israel’s political paradox: Netanyahu holds on with 53 seats as divided opposition struggles despite 67
A divided opposition could keep Benjamin Netanyahu in office despite his loss of a parliamentary majority, as a record 19 seats for Arab parties complicates coalition negotiations and President Isaac Herzog calls for political compromise

Netanyahu wins largest share of vote but falls short of majority as Israel faces political deadlock
With 84.5% of polling stations counted, Benjamin Netanyahu's coalition is projected to win 54 seats, compared with 49 for Gadi Eisenkot's bloc and 17 for Arab parties, raising the prospect of prolonged coalition negotiations or fresh elections

No clear victory in Israel: Netanyahu holds narrow lead over Eisenkot in election as neither bloc secures majority
With 57.3% of polling stations counted, Netanyahu’s bloc is projected to win 55 seats against 49 for the opposition, leaving Arab parties holding a potentially decisive 16 seats in the 120-member Knesset
Israel election cliffhanger: Netanyahu’s Likud comes first, but Eisenkot claims mandate for change as exit polls point to deadlock
No clear governing majority emerges as the polls close in Israel's first election since the 7 October attacks – Opposition leaders declare Netanyahu defeated, Arab parties make historic gains and President Herzog faces a crucial decision over who should form the next government

Israel election: Record turnout as Netanyahu seeks extension to voting hours amid allegations of intimidation and fraud
More than 66% of Israelis had voted by 6pm in the country's first election since October 7 – Netanyahu warns of rising Arab turnout as opposition parties accuse him of undermining confidence in the vote – Polls suggest a difficult battle to form a government

Jordan: Abdullah, Mitsotakis and Christodoulides express concern over instability and escalation of the crisis
In a joint statement following the trilateral meeting of Jordan – Greece – Cyprus, the three leaders underline the serious humanitarian, economic and security consequences of the escalating crisis

Middle East – Wall Street Journal: Israel and Hamas finalizing agreement – Announcements could come as early as today
The two sides – Israel and Hamas – have agreed on the most significant points of the agreement but are still working on some wording details


