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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 70, The armies of Titus attack the walls of Jerusalem after a six-month siege. Three days later they breach the walls, which enables the army to destroy the Second Temple. In 1691, Battle of Aughrim (Julian calendar): The decisive victory of William III of England's forces in Ireland. In 1948, Israeli Prime Minister David Ben-Gurion orders the expulsion of Palestinians from the towns of Lod and Ramla. In 1948, Elias Khoury, Lebanese intellectual, playwright and novelist (died 2024) was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1995, Moses Simon, Nigerian footballer was born. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. In 2007, U.S. Army Apache helicopters engage in airstrikes against armed insurgents in Baghdad, Iraq, where civilians are killed; footage from the cockpit is later leaked to the Internet. In 2014, Emil Bobu, Romanian politician (born 1927) passed away. In 2016, Goran Hadžić, Serbian politician (born 1958) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Israel to hold parliamentary elections on October 27 as Netanyahu seeks another term
Israel is set to hold parliamentary elections on October 27, several local outlets reported on Sunday, as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks another term following a volatile few years marked by the war in Gaza. The next election is to be held by October 27 under the law but earlier dates had also been under discussion. Opinion polls suggest it could prove difficult for both Netanyahu’s camp and the opposition to secure a majority. Israeli coalitions are usually composed of several...
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India TV News
· Jul 12, 2026
Israel to hold Knesset elections on October 27. Will PM Benjamin Netanyahu get another term?
While the country continues with its military operations in Lebanon, Israel announced on Sunday that the general elections will take place on October 27, with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu eyeing another term in the office. This will be the first since 1988 when elections are happening in Israel following a complete four-year term.
Al-Monitor
· Jul 12, 2026
Israel elections to be held on October 27: parliament
Israel will hold national elections on October 27, the last date allowed by law, its parliament said on Sunday, with the vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war erupted. Since the current Knesset is expected to serve its full term and the next general election is already set by law for October 27, with no intention of shortening the legislature's tenure, there is no need to enact a Knesset Dissolution Law in the usual sense, parliament said in a statement.
The West Australian
· Jul 12, 2026
Israeli general election set for October 27: reports
Several Israeli media reports indicate the country's parliamentary elections will be held at the end of October.
Off The Press
· Jul 12, 2026
Israel Elections to be Held on October 27: Parliament
Israel will hold national elections on October 27, the last date allowed by law, its parliament said on Sunday, with the vote widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s leadership since the Gaza war erupted. The Knesset, as parliament is known, is set to end its current term on July 17, allowing []...Click to read more
Investing.com
· Jul 12, 2026
Israel’s election will be held on October 27, coalition head says
Israel’s election will be held on October 27, coalition head says
NDTV
· Jul 12, 2026
Israel Elections, To Determine Netanyahu's Fate, On October 27
The elections are being widely seen as a referendum on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's leadership since the Gaza war erupted.
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