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Emirates Airlines loses millions while war stops travel in the Middle East

The Emirati airline recorded a net profit of 903 million dollars during the first semester, 66% less than in the same period of the previous year. Air closures, cancellations and flight deviations from the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran affected passenger traffic, which fell by 22 per cent, while the increase in fuel pushed its financial results.

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Israel's Arab list backs Eisenkot as Netanyahu loses ultra-Orthodox support

Israel's largest Arab party grouping said Thursday it would recommend opposition leader Gadi Eisenkot to form the next government, potentially bolstering his bid after Arab-majority lists won a record 19 seats in last week's election and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lost the support of an allied religious party.

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Israel president urges compromise after divisive election

Israeli President Isaac Herzog on Wednesday accepted the certified results of last week’s parliamentary elections as legally binding and began consultations with party representatives on forming a new government. Herzog began consultations with party leaders on Wednesday night to determine whom to designate to form a government — a process that could bring Netanyahu’s opponents to power.

World

It’s Gaza, stupid

The midterms sent a warning to both parties: Voters enraged by Gaza are rejecting politicians who back Israel’s wars.

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What consequences for Israel as Democrats win the US midterm elections?

Democrats seized control of the US Congress on Tuesday, capturing the Senate and House of Representatives in a stunning upset. What are the potential consequences for Israel and Benjamin Netanyahu, as Trump announced on Tuesday that the US will halt $3.8 billion in aid to the country? FRANCE 24's correspondent Noga Tarnopolsky has more.