Israel parliamentary election Leaves parliament without outright majority

Israel’s Tight Political Race Leaves Parliament Without Outright Majority

A political deadlock has gripped Israel following a high-stakes parliamentary election that left neither major political bloc with the numbers required to govern alone. A bloc of parties led by former military chief Gadi Eisenkot secured 53 seats in the 120-member parliament, edging out Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc, which captured 50 seats. According to an exit poll released by Israel’s public broadcaster Kan, both factions fell short of the 61 seats needed to form an outright majority government, setting the stage for intense coalition negotiations.

Global Dispatches: From Ebola Milestones in the DRC to Post-Quake Relief in Xizang

Far from the political battles in Tel Aviv, international developments unfolded across multiple continents this week. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, health authorities released figures showing that Ebola cases have surpassed 10,000, marking a grim milestone in what is now the world’s second-largest recorded outbreak. As of Oct. 25, the DRC health authorities recorded 10,060 confirmed cases, including 4,887 deaths, placing the fatality rate at 48.6 percent while medical workers intensified disinfection efforts in Ituri Province’s Rwampara region.

Meanwhile, relief efforts continued in southwest China’s Xizang Autonomous Region following an Oct. 22 earthquake in Baqen County. Volunteers flooded into Maru Township to establish temporary shelters, where residents like Zhe Jiaxin prepared hot meals. The unceasing cook fires and warm food served to displaced families provided essential psychological support alongside nutritional aid.

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In Beijing, Zhu Jiang continued meticulous work polishing carved lacquer on porcelain body, preserving a unique discipline combining two traditional Chinese art forms. Across international waters, China’s research vessel Deep Sea No. 1 arrived at Aiwo Port in Naoero with the manned deep-sea submersible Jiaolong, hosting local residents for an ocean-themed open day.

Birds Visit Shandong and Exhibitions Open in Jakarta and Doha

Environmental and cultural events also marked the global calendar. In east China’s Shandong Province, migratory birds flew over the Yellow River Delta National Nature Reserve, a critical conservation hub positioned along two of the world’s nine major migratory routes. In Southeast Asia, Jakarta Fashion Week 2027 showcased new creations, while in the Middle East, the Cityscape Qatar 2026 real estate exhibition opened at the Doha Exhibition and Convention Center, running through Oct. 29.