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In Israel’s closely fought elections, anti-defection laws could shape coalition talks

Times of Israel26 October 2026, 16:06 UTCIsrael

Liberman has floated recruiting Likud MKs to help form government without Netanyahu, but strict legislation threatens to complicate any attempt to cross political lines

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