Detention of prominent opposition figure raises stakes in elections seen as a key test for unpopular ruling party

Liberals on track to win most seats of any party in vote that the PM called early, though he will apparently still need to work with other parties to pass legislation

Opponents slam PM for gamble in calling early elections, saying he is motivated by personal ambition; Trudeu banking on his successful handling of coronavirus in bid for majority

Provisional results show unexpected win for liberal parties, collapse of support for Justice and Development Party, with ruling faction dropping from 125 seats to 12

Jewish News visits constituency where notorious anti-Israel politician is using support for Palestinian cause to undermine Labour's candidate and its leader

On eve of election, US, Britain, France, Germany and Italy say poll 'neither free nor fair'; fragmented opposition calls it a 'farce'

No fewer than 8 Israeli campaign strategists were involved in Albania's recent vote, including Netanyahu's once-unreticent spokesman Jonatan Urich, who may be seeking new pastures

Hawkish Yisrael Beytenu leader says he won't join Netanyahu or ultra-Orthodox parties in a government, but doesn't rule out teaming up with dovish Meretz

Lawmaker cites longtime political partner Yair Lapid's refusal to hold a leadership primary

Likud responds that concessions will be necessary as it seeks to re-adjust agreement between parties days before budget deadline, as Blue and White's popularity continues to fall