Unclear outcome from high stakes Israeli election
Opposition forces gained ground in Israel’s election but fell short of an outright win, prompting weeks of coalition talks, reports NBC News from Tel Aviv.
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What happened The election showed the opposition to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gaining strength, but it was insufficient to secure an outright victory.
What happens next Analysts expect several weeks of negotiations as parties attempt to assemble a coalition government.
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- 10/27/2026
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