Macron: After half a million people on the streets, protests continue despite restrictions

Macron’s government faces continued pressure as protests persist across France, with over half a million demonstrators taking to the streets. Protest organizations and trade unions have announced further demonstrations, despite government-imposed restrictions. A nationwide strike is planned for early November, as police caution that achieving a full-scale victory in the Knesset remains challenging.

Meanwhile, U.S. Energy Affairs Assistant President J’Arrod Egan reported the arrival of the first shipment of a million barrels of oil from Venezuela, at no cost to U.S. taxpayers. The oil, to be distilled in Texas, is expected to help lower gasoline and diesel prices within the U.S. supply system.

In the occupied territories, Israeli forces demolished the homes of Ibrahim and Zakaria Daoud, two Palestinian prisoners from the village of Beta in the Nablus governorate. The two were implicated in a shooting attack and the laying of IEDs that resulted in injuries to Israeli soldiers.

In Jerusalem, the funeral of Rabbi Pinchas Zelivansky ztz”l, head of Yeshivat “Center for Torah,” took place. Known for his dedication to Torah study and spiritual devotion, Rabbi Zelivansky left a lasting legacy through his teachings and mentorship of students.

A black color party, which has garnered several thousand votes, remains at 3-4 mandates within the electoral system. Despite its electoral power, the party has not received votes from its own supporters, highlighting a complex political dynamic.

Throughout the day, news updates were provided by Ariel Scherfer, with important briefings from the website “Saturday Square.” A news bulletin at 13:00 offered further insights into ongoing developments.

With 77% of votes counted, Likud secured 27 seats, followed by Yesh Atid with 22, and the Joint List with 11. Other parties, including the Democrats, Torah Judaism, and Yisrael Beiteinu, also gained representation. The bloc of change holds 49 seats, while Netanyahu’s coalition has 54. Arab parties secured 17 seats, with further changes anticipated before the final count of double envelopes.

Despite the left’s unexpected electoral failure, contrary to previous polls, left-wing and Arab parties are now considering new political moves, signaling potential shifts in the political landscape.

Source: Read the original report (translated from Hebrew)