Netanyahu bloc in lead without majority in Israel election, say official results
Israel held an election in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's right-wing coalition finished ahead but without enough seats to form a government on its own. Netanyahu accused rival Arab parties of cheating and called for an investigation. Neither Netanyahu's bloc nor his main rival currently has the majority needed to govern, leaving the country in political deadlock.
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7 sourcesIsrael’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form government
Netanyahu, chief rival fall short of parliamentary majority, leaving path to government unclear
Israel election results: Netanyahu's bloc maintains lead but does not secure majority
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6 sourcesDifficult negotiations lie ahead in Israel after Netanyahu’s bloc lost its parliamentary majority
Netanyahu bloc finishes ahead in Israel vote, but well short of majority
Netanyahu, chief rival fall short of parliamentary majority, leaving path to government unclear
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7 sourcesIsrael Vote Results Leave Netanyahu, Eisenkot Blocs Short of Majority as Iran Threat Rises
Netanyahu’s right-wing bloc wins Israeli election but he’s eight seats short of majority
Israel’s election monitor demands probe after Netanyahu alleges Arab rigging: ‘Serious suspicions’
Netanyahu alleges fraud as Arab parties reach record gains in Israeli election
‘Bribery, Threats, Violence’: Netanyahu Accuses Arab Parties Of Stealing Israeli Election
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6 articlesNetanyahu bloc finishes ahead in Israel vote, but well short of majority
Israel election: Netanyahu-led bloc holds lead with nearly 99% of votes counted
Israeli election: Netanyahu, main rival fall short of majority after all votes counted
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The story so far
4 developments- Oct 27Netanyahu warns of Arab voter surge in Israel's election; Arab leaders call tactic racist
- Oct 28Only right-leaning coverage:Netanyahu says Arab parties stole Israeli election, demands ‘immediate’ investigation
- Oct 29Israeli election: Netanyahu, main rival fall short of majority after all votes counted
- Oct 29Israel’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form government
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