Israel’s election results are in. Here’s what could happen next
Israel held elections that produced no clear winner. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's political bloc came ahead overall but failed to secure a majority in parliament, the Knesset. Netanyahu initially alleged that Arab parties had cheated in the vote, demanding an investigation. The country now faces difficult negotiations as politicians work to form a governing coalition.
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10 sourcesIsrael's election results are in. Here's what could happen next
Israel’s election results are in. Here’s what could happen next.
Israel’s final election results show neither Netanyahu nor rival can immediately form government
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12 sourcesNetanyahu bloc finishes ahead in Israel vote, but well short of majority
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8 sourcesAn inconclusive outcome to Israel’s first election since the Oct. 7 invasion
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6 articlesNetanyahu bloc finishes ahead in Israel vote, but well short of majority
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3 articlesIsraeli election: 'Netanyahu did not win, he lost dramatically,' former PM Barak says
Netanyahu bloc in lead without majority in Israel election, say official results
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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 29Difficult negotiations lie ahead in Israel after Netanyahu's bloc lost its parliamentary majority
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