Israel awaits final election results and other top photos from the Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu makes unsupported claims of election theft by Arab-led parties as votes are counted. A Lebanese artist transforms shrapnel from Israeli munitions into art. Soccer star Mohamed Salah’s move to Turkey’s Trabzonspor sparks excitement among fans.

This gallery features some of the top photos from the Middle East published this week, curated by photojournalist Leo Correa.